Hitchin education centre granted premises licence despite noise concerns
To run the events – involving the sale of alcohol – they have had to secure a series of individual ‘temporary event notices’
The Block Community Hub on Churchgate (Image: Google)
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An organisation that works with vulnerable young people in Hitchin has been granted a premises licence – despite concerns about noise.
She added that it would only be used on occasions, to raise funds for the organisation, stating there was no funding around for work with young people at the moment .
Ms Ashley told the committee that they worked hard with with vulnerable young people – and that they wouldn’t do anything that would jeopardise that.
But during the hearing nearby resident Chris Back appealed to the sub-committee to consider the noise that would be generated – particularly from the venue’s outdoor terrace.
Speaking more generally about the town centre, he said: “It’s never going to be quiet, but every extra source of noise is an extra disturbance – and sometimes an annoyance.
Royston s Richard Ketteringham told the Crow: If it is serious enough to use poison, the the car park should be closed. The conservators are not taking it seriously - what concerns me is it s a public health emergency and they are not acting like they ve got a public health emergency. And laying down the poison is a bigger risk to wildlife and dogs. If the conservators and North Herts District Council want to show they are taking it seriously, close the car park and get rid of the waste.
Conservators chair Ms Swarbrick said: The rat infestation is being taken seriously by the conservators. All options were considered before taking action, including closing the car park to cut out food waste and litter.
They ve been trying to guess where the beach is located, with some guessing Cornwall. People seem to really like it, but I did it for my own enjoyment. I ve been painting for years.
Town Lodge, Letchworth
- Credit: Archant
When asked about the demolition of the Town Lodge and next door bungalow - which was met with a mixed response from the Letchworth community - Georgean added: We weren t sure about it at first because we didn t know what was going to happen to start with. When I saw the drawings and everything, I saw what they were planning was much better. The bungalow had been empty for 18 years.
Published:
11:13 AM April 23, 2021
Updated:
11:37 AM April 23, 2021
The water jets in Letchworth s Howard Park will open, but the paddling pool will remain closed to prevent overcrowding
- Credit: North Herts District Council
Splash parks across North Herts are to reopen at the start of the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.
The splash parks in Baldock s Avenue Park, Hitchin s Bancroft Recreation Ground, Letchworth s Howard Park and Royston s Priory Memorial Gardens will all be open seven days a week from Saturday May 1, until the end of summer. Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm.
Visitors are urged to follow government guidance, including following the rule of six, social distancing, leaving and returning later if the park is busy, and not visiting if you have COVID-19 symptoms.