List of Services
Last Modified September 29, 2021
List of Services
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- Browse our A-Z list of different recyclable items and materials and see which bin they should be placed in. Also find out about reusing and donating items.
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- A statement from the Deputy Mayor of Hertsmere and our Managing Director on the 20th anniversary of the Potters Bar rail crash
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- How to report an abandoned vehicle in Hertsmere
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- Parking permits and Control Parking Zones (CPZs)
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- Controlled parking zones and permits in Hertsmere - find out how to recognise a controlled zone, how you can park there and parking with a blue badge.
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- Apply for Council Tax support - see if you're eligible to pay less Council Tax, when it would start and read about the council tax support scheme 2019/20.
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- About elections and the register
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- Let your property with Hertsmere - get in touch if you have a property you want to let out, find out about our 3 schemes, the benefits and about our team.
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- Car parks in Hertsmere - find out how to pay, car park opening hours, using our car parks and information for blue badge holders.
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- Parking enforcement information in Hertsmere - find out about the 10-minute entitlement, video badges on our officers and parking for motorcycles.
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- Penalty Charge Notice - find out why you could receive a fine, how much the fines are, and how to pay and contest them.
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- Areas in Hertsmere - find out information on the local areas of Aldenham, Borehamwood, Bushey, Elstree, Potters Bar and Radlett.
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- Benefit claims - find out about housing benefit and council tax support, backdating a claim, local housing allowance, and over-payments of housing benefit.
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- Your rights under the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
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- Accessibility options
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- This website has been designed to be accessible and inclusive to as many people as possible.
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- Accessibility - find out how accessible Hertsmere Council's website is, which areas have limitations and how to request alternative document versions.
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- Information on Hertsmere economic development action plan
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- Additional information for food businesses
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- External website to Affinity Sutton housing providers
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- A new joint venture which aims to help address the deepening housing affordability crisis in Hertsmere has received council backing.
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- The Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides clear policy advice to ensure the delivery of affordable homes in the borough.
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- The agendas and minutes for the Local Strategic Partnership meetings.
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- Information about alcohol and entertainment licensing and how to apply.
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- Information about the village of Aldenham
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- All council spending over £500 in 2021-22
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- Every month we publish all the invoices we have paid which are over £500. Find out about council spending in 2018/19.
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- All Council spending over 500 in 201920
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- All council spending over £500 in 2020-21
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- Allotments in Hertsmere - find out where the sites are, their sizes and fees, and other sites are available locally from parish councils and associations.
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- A commitment to continue to seek ways to address the 'continuous, systemic neglect' of a much-loved Hertsmere amenity and beauty spot has received all-party backing.
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- Allum Lane Cemetery prices - see new weekend opening restrictions during Coronavirus, funeral information, about burials and graves and the memorial garden.
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- Allum Lane Cemetery - find out about the types of graves available, who can buy a grave, finding funeral directors, when plaques can be placed and more!
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- Allum Lane Cemetery prices - find out the prices of new graves, re-opening graves, memorial benches and rose plaques, plus application forms.
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- Information about animal boarding establishment licences and how to apply.
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- Information about the various licences needed to breed, keep or sell animals, and how to apply for them.
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- See what animal welfare matters we deal with, from noise control to stray dogs. and see details on cruelty to animals.
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- Information about the Annual Canvass
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- When planning permission is granted for many newer developments, a condition is quite often attached to the permission restricting the use of the garage to vehicle storage only. Where such a condition exists, anyone wishing to convert their garage to a habitable room would need to apply for planning permission.
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- Film classification - find out how to classify your film, apply for a film classification and details of where to send your application.
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- Information on all the licenses provided us.
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- Apply to view a copy of our Local Land Charges Register online or make an appointment to come and inspect it at our offices.
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- Requesting searches from Hertsmere couldn't be easier with their Public Access for Land Charges system (PALC). Find out how to submit, how much it will cost and how long it will take.
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- An external link to the Herts Choice Homes website to apply for housing.
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- Find out how to apply for planning permission in Hertsmere, application fees and how to pay.
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- Homeless in Hertsmere - find out what the council can do to help you if you are homeless or about to become homeless and call our team for more information.
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- Article 4 Directions remove some, or all, of the permitted development rights of particular buildings. This means that some forms of development that are normally permitted would require full planning application.
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- Read changes to local planning regulations restricting 'permitted development rights' which allow offices and some buildings to be converted into housing.
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- How to put forward questions to meetings of the full council
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- Assistance scheme - if you're supported by our homeless prevention team, this scheme is for you! Find out about our cash or bond deposit and what's included.
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- Information about attending Licensing Sub-Committee hearings
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- Read our Authority Monitoring Report and find out the implementation and impact of planning policies. Older reports can also be viewed.