List of Services
Last Modified September 29, 2021
List of Services
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- Book a collection of larger household items such as beds, mattresses and other furniture from your property. Find the costs involved and how to book.
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- Bootcamps and outdoor fitness in Hertsmere - email us to obtain an outdoor fitness licence to run any outdoor fitness classes.
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- Information about the town of Borehamwood
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- External website - the Borehamwood and Elstree Children's Centre
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- Car parks in Borehamwood- find out where they are, how much they charge to park, how many spaces and disabled spaces they have and maps to find them.
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- Information on street markets in Hertsmere.
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- Streets within Borehamwood that offer on street parking and their restriction times
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- Brown bin - recycle your glass, cartons, plastic, cans and cardboard in your brown bin and what can and can't go in. Also find out about recycling in flats.
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- Brownfield land registers - see plans on sites that are considered to be appropriate for residential development.
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- Find out about our Budget Book, which represents our target for the cost of providing services in the forthcoming year.
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- Find out about building and tree conservation in Hertsmere.
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- Apply to Hertfordshire County Council for concessionary bus passes. Free nationwide off-peak travel on local buses in England for older and disabled people.
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- Information about the town of Bushey
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- Car parks in Bushey- find out where they are, how much they charge to park, how many spaces and disabled spaces they have and maps to find them.
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- Bushey Heath High Conservation Area Appraisal
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- Bushey has a conservation area covering the High Street and Melbourne Road.
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- Bushey Museum and Art Gallery - find out about its history, collections, school sessions offered and how to get in touch.
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- On Street Parking in Bushey and their restriction times
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- Bushey Rose Garden - find out the history and what work was carried out during the restoration, including the fountain and summer house.
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- Find out about the new Bushey Rose Garden website, which has lots of information and fun quizzes for little ones!
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- Business - pay your business rates, find out about local land and address management, licensing, property and asset management and economic development.
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- Guidance for temporary off alcohol sales within the licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020
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- How we are supporting business as part of Creative Hertsmere
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- Business continuity in an emergency - we have emergency plans in place to help critical services run. Get advice on your local business to continue running.
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- Business parking permits within Hertsmere - find out where they can be used, how much they cost and how to apply.
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- Business rates in Hertsmere - pay your business rates, access your account, find out about reductions and see what support there is after Coronavirus.
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- Business rates - register for a business rates account, receive a login and access your online account. Contact us for any support needed.
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- Freedom of Information requests in relation to Business Rates
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- Details of reliefs and reductions off your business rates bill
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- Business rates - find out what happens if you can't pay your business rates, from reminders and final notices to summonses and liability orders.
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- Get support for your Hertsmere business - find out about the Hertfordshire Growth Hub, Wenta and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership and get help.
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- Buy resident and visitor permits online for Hertsmere Borough Council.
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- Hertsmere's Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - a report and maps which we will use to inform our new local plan.
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- Canvassers are out and about across Hertsmere to ensure residents don't lose their voice on the decisions that affect them.
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- A page about applying for a licence for a camp site
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- Car parks within Hertsmere - find out about the car parks in Borehamwood, Bushey, Potters Bar and Radlett. Pay your parking by phone and see the costs.
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- Caravans includes mobile homes and park homes and the types of site include permanent, touring and holiday.
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- CCTV in Hertsmere - find out how often CCTV is monitored in the borough and how to request a CCTV viewing if you've been in an accident or incident.
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- Hertsmere's unsung heroes have been recognised for their efforts and long-standing service – a year later than originally planned.
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- Find out about Cemeteries and War Memorials in Hertsmere
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- Report a change in circumstances when you receive Housing and Council Tax Benefit. Find a list of changes that you must tell us about and fill out the form.
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- Information on our change of Sort Code
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- The new Executive group was announced at our Full Council meeting last night (Wednesday 19 May).
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- Information about changes to our polling stations for the May 2021 elections.
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- Access information on changes to the Benefit system
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- How to change the text size on different browsers.
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- Council tax charges - find out how much your council tax is in each parish within Hertsmere and for each band.
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- Under Section 14 of the Clean Air Act 1993, unless the height of the chimney has been approved by the local authority and any conditions attached to the approval adhered to, it is an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used
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- Christmas and New Year opening hours
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- Churchyards and other cemeteries in Hertsmere - access grave records by contacting the churches directly and find their contact details.
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- Guidance on CIL processes at Hertsmere Borough Council.
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- Information about our Civic Award, which take place every year.
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- Climate Change and Sustainability homepage - find out more about climate change, energy, the natural environment, transport, waste and resources, and water.
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- Climate change - find out about our commitment to combating climate change, and read our Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy and our Action Plan.
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- Clinical waste - find out about getting a sharps box for needles and syringes and what isn't considered clinical waste, plus details on infectious waste.
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- Bin collections - find out what week it is in our collection cycle, your collection day, see what bins you should have and print out a collections calendar.
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- Information on how to comment, object or support a planning application.
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- How to make a comment, complaint or compliment.
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- Questions and queries about the council comments, complaints and compliments procedure.
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- Get a quote for a clinical waste collection from a business property.
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- Information about dispensations for trades people
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- Information about the Hertfordshire Welfare Assistance Scheme (HWAS), what help is available and how to apply.
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- Recycling collections are available to all of our existing trade waste customers.
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- Engineering Services commercial activities.
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- Find out about our commercial waste collections, which provide a waste collection service for business/trade premises.
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- Information about commercial waste collections, including clinical waste, collections and bins, recycling and hazardous waste.
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- Partnership agreements commissioned organisations
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- Find out about our committees and meetings, as well as information about how to ask a question, attend and make representations.
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- Hertsmere community - find key community information, details on centres and facilities, community partnerships, emergency planning and community safety.
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- Find out about Community and events in Hertsmere
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- Information about community centres in Hertsmere
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- Covid testing and vaccines - book your vaccine, order a rapid lateral flow or PCR test, get support and view the latest Government guidance.
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- Information about community grants and how to apply.
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- Community information - find out about community centres and facilities, grants and funding opportunities, meals on wheels, Hertfordshire Heroes and deaths.
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- Guidance and background documents relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy in Hertsmere.
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- Information about the Community Infrastructure Levy Fund
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- Community Partnerships - view our community strategy, our partnership agreements, Hertsmere Together and view our meeting agendas and minutes.
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- Community Right to Bid - find out how local communities can have the opportunity to buy community buildings and facilities that are important to them.
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- Community safety - report a crime, find out more about modern slavery, gang crime, exploitation, watch schemes in Hertsmere, abuse and getting support.
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- Hertsmere Together's Community Strategy is a framework which enables local organisations to work together to address the issues that are most important in our community.
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- Community toilets in Hertsmere
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- Commuter parking permits within Hertsmere - apply for a permit, find out how much they cost, how to pay, when they can be used, and details on lost permits.
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- A conservation area is 'an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance'. Hertsmere currently has 16 conservation areas.
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- Information about Hertsmere Borough Council's Constitution
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- You can read the Council Constitution online. This sets out the rules of how the Council is run.
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- Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles consultation survey - have your say
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- Contact Hertsmere Borough Council - find out our email, phone number and address, join our social media, get e-alerts, and see details of our area offices.
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- Information about contaminated land
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- Information about cooling towers and how to register one.
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- Advice for businesses during coronavirus - get the latest advice and checklist for opening, find a risk assessment template and see the legionella risks.
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- Parking updates during Coronavirus - find out what parking updates are in place due to the Coronavirus with our frequently asked questions.
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- Service updates during Coronavirus - find out about council tax funds, universal credit, support for businesses, waste collections, parking and more!
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- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Arrangements for Licensing Service
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- Report a business concern during the Coronavirus pandemic - find out how to report a business that may not be following Government Covid-19 guidelines.
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- volunteer during Coronavirus - find out how to help locally, get help and advice if you are self-isolating and find advice for parents on free school meals.
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- Find out about the work of the Corporate Communications team, read our press releases, Hertsmere News, our social media accounts and how to contact us.
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- Corporate Enforcement Policy - November 2008
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- Hertsmere Borough Council's Corporate Plan 2017-2020
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- Information on our flytipping campaign - could this be yours?
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- Information about committee meetings, including dates, membership, agendas and minutes.