News from Ashwell Parish Council

M​inutes from APC Meeting 2nd July 2025

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D​og Poo Waste Bins

W​e have been alerted to some overflowing dog poo waste bins, particularly in the Station Road area. The cost to provide a new bin is £429.65 plus £187.72 per annum to empty it.

The Parish Council have limited have funds and are therefore requesting dog walkers to kindly place their dog poo waste in one of the other eleven bins in the village or to consider taking it home with them and placing in their own waste bins. Thank you

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.

L​etter of Thanks from St John's Ambulance

A​shwell Parish Council are proud supporters of SJA

G​et Involved with the Knife Angel!

The public are being encouraged to get involved with an exciting project to tackle knife crime in Hertfordshire.

The Knife Angel, a national monument which raises awareness of the negative effects of knife crime and violence, is coming to Welwyn Garden City in October.

Police and partners want to give the public a chance to get involved.

Created by Alfie Bradley at the British Ironwork Centre, the 27-foot sculpture has been crafted from more than 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by the UK's 43 police forces.

Welwyn Hatfield Chief Inspector Pete Frost said: “We’re planning a month-long programme of activities, but we want to give you the chance to shape that.

• Are you passionate about preventing violence and creating a change within communities? We’d love to hear from you.

• Are you the leader of local community group, and would like to arrange a group visit? We want to hear from you too.

• We’re also recruiting Anti-Violence Champions. Our Champions will support the Knife Angel and its legacy by standing up against all forms of violent behaviour.

• Whilst this initiative is mainly aimed at young people, anyone who wishes to fully renounce violence is welcome to become an Anti-Violence Champion. All our school age Champions will receive a sticker badge and a certificate to thank them for their efforts in standing up against aggressive behaviour."

To get involved with the Knife Angel project, email KnifeAngel@herts.police.uk (please note, this email address is not for reporting crime).