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Bishop’s Stortford Town Council is undertaking a limited revision of the two Neighbourhood Plans which together cover the whole of the Civil Parish and part of the adjacent Parish of Thorley.  The plans were initially made in 2015 (Bi...

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Valentine’s Day looks a bit different this year, but we can still make it extra special. With it falling on a Sunday and whilst we’re all at home, we can make a day filled with treats! Thanks to the fabulous businesses of Bishop...

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As announced by the Government on Monday 4 January, England is now subject to a national lockdown. We have collated here some useful information for BID businesses, including the links to the official guidance, links to East Herts Council w...

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East Herts District Council launches campaign to Shop Safe, Shop Local. Using the Reopening the High Street Safely (RHSS) fund money East Herts District Council (EHDC) is launching a new campaign to encourage residents to make a New Year pl...

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At the start of the year the BID wrote to Julie Marson, MP for Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford, to ask for her continued support of local businesses. We requested clarity on the Tier closures and durations as well as additional financ...

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It’s the news none of us wanted the week before Christmas, but from Sunday 20 December we move into Tier 4. The consequences of this, amongst other restrictions, mean that many of our high street businesses must once again close their...

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The Government has confirmed that from Saturday 19 December all of Hertfordshire will be moved to Tier 3. This  means more restrictions for us, and the closure of our entertainment and hospitality businesses. We know this will have a devas...

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East Herts has now opened the Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG Discretionary) scheme for applications. If you did not qualify for the original grant scheme, you may be able to apply for this one. Eligible businesses No business type will...