The Resolve charity has reopened its community café in Hatfield – which provides much-needed support for people struggling with substance misuse – following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Conservatives also gained Haldens, while holding on to Hatfield East and Hatfield Rural.
Cllr Stephen Boulton will continue to represent Hatfield Rural, but Hatfield East will be represented by Peter Hebden.
In Hertsmere, the Conservatives held on to just four of their seven seats - including in Potters Bar East and Potters Bar West and Shenley.
Leader of the borough council Cllr Morris Bright was among those who held on to his seat.
Overall the Conservatives have retained their control of Herts County Council - but lost their leader in an election shock, when Cllr David Williams lost his seat in Harpenden North East to Lib Dem Paul De Kort.
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1:03 PM March 9, 2021
Updated:
3:09 PM March 9, 2021
Left to right: school girl Sanvitt Shah, Labour Councillors: Cllr Lenny Brandon, Mayor Cllr Margaret Eames-Petersen and Cllr Glyn Hayes standing this week in solidarity to Save Friendship House in Hatfield
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Two meetings looking at the future of Friendship House in Hatfield will take place tonight.
The elderly day centre was forced to close as the charity could not raise donations to fund its staffing and operating costs.
Friendship House in Hatfield has supported the community for 50 years
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The charity currently has a lease from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, paying £130 in rent annually, but it is required to make sure the building is operated only as a day centre for the elderly.
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