News from Ashwell Parish Council

Baldock Expansion - action required by 11th August

The Parish Council were informed by parishioners that their comments put forward to NHC were not recorded as there was no planning application number to register against!

Baldock Conservative & Arbury Ward have put together a survey where you can input your views and comments.

This short survey is open until MONDAY 11TH AUGUST 2025.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LEAFLET

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SURVEY

Please spread the word and make your comments known by then

F​rom National Highways - road closure 7th August 2025

Resurfacing works on the A1(M) between junctions 8 and 10 will commence for one night on 7^th August between 9pm – 5am (weather permitting).The road will be closed and diversions set out below.

Traffic travelling northbound on the A1(M) will need to:

• Exit the A1(M) at junction 8 onto the A602 into Hitchin
• Continue through Hitchin on Bedford Road to the A600
• At the end of the A600, turn right onto the A507
• Rejoin the A1(M) at junction 10

B​in Collection explained by Cllr Tyson

New refuse collection system amended time-table for East West split of the High Street.

The purple bin cycle will start on the 22^nd August.

The collection on 15^th August is an interim one-off collection to tide over the four weeks if necessary. Only relevant to the East/West split of the High Street and not to the other side of the village.

C​offee with a Cop - 9th August 11am - 1pm - Rhubard & Mustard, SG7 5NP

Royston Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Coffee With a Cop Session at Rhubarb & Mustard in Ashwell as detailed below.

We are keen to hear about any concerns you have regarding Anti Social Behaviour, crime or any other issues affecting you or our local community.

We will also be offering crime prevention advice

If you can't attend this event, we are still keen to hear about any concerns through this short survey:
Please click here to complete the survey

For online crime prevention advice visit Crime prevention advice | Hertfordshire Constabulary (herts.police.uk)

L​icensing Policy is open to Public Consultation

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council regulates the retail sale of alcohol, the supply of alcohol at club premises, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the sale of hot food and hot drink between 23:00hrs and 05:00hrs.

At least every 5 years, the Council must review and adopt a Statement of Licensing Policy that details how the Council will undertake its licensing functions. The current Statement of Licensing Policy has been in effect since 7 January 2021, therefore the Council has undertaken a full review. The proposed policy sets out the approach the Council will take when determining applications for new licences, variations and reviews. It also states the Council’s vision for licensing and how the policy integrates with other statutory functions.

The Council believes that well-managed premises are an integral part of a vibrant night-time economy and are often at the centre of village communities, therefore playing an important role in attracting a wide range of people who want to work, visit or live in North Hertfordshire. The Council are equally aware that licensing decisions must seek to balance the wider community benefit of licensed premises against any unreasonable disturbance to local residents and businesses.

Have your say

The Statement of Licensing Policy is open to public consultation between Monday 28 July 2025 and Friday 19 September 2025.

A copy of the policy and details for responding to the consultation are available at the following link: Licensing consultations | North Herts Council

D​og Poo Waste Bins

The Dog poos waste bins are emptied every Monday and we are aware that they become full over the weekend.

North Herts Council have informed us that if the waste is double bagged it can be disposed of in residents Purple Bin.

Just for information, the cost to the Parish Council’s to empty the eleven bins located around the village on a weekly basis is in excess of £2,000 per year.

If you find that the waste bin is overflowing please either take waste to the nearest alternative dog poo waste bin or take it home and dispose of it as explained.

Please click here for map of the dog poo waste bins.

A​shwell Village Trust

The Cottage Garden in Swan Street is owned and administered by a charity, the Ashwell Village Trust, who are currently looking for a new trustee. A vacancy has arisen following the resignation of a long-standing member.

F​or further information, please click here for a full description of the vacancy along with the contact details if you would like further information.