BREAKING NEWS: Government Confirms Dacorum and St Albans to Form New Unitary Council Thursday, 16 July, 2026 84 Councillors to represent the new authority as Hertfordshire Local Government is reshaped The Government has today confirmed that Dacorum and St Albans will come together to form a new Unitary Council as part of the biggest overhaul of local government in Hertfordshire for more than 50 years. 1 of 4 new Unitary Councils in Hertfordshire. The newly created Unitary Council will be represented by... Local News
Back British Oil. Not Russian Imports 20th May 2026 Here in Hemel, Bovingdon, Chipperfield and Flaunden, we know how important affordable energy, secure jobs and a strong economy are for local families and... Local News
Why Hemel Conservatives Believe Britain Needs Common Sense, Not Green Party Extremism 18th May 2026 At election time, the Green Party often presents itself as a moderate environmental movement focused on local issues. But voters deserve to know what the party... Local News
Labour’s New Holiday Tax Will Hit Hemel Families Hard 13th May 2026 Families across Hemel Hempstead could soon be paying even more for a simple British seaside break under Labour’s latest tax plans. Reports have revealed that... Local News
Losing Your Local Under Labour 5th May 2026 In Hemel, Bovingdon, Chipperfield and Flaunden and across our region, something familiar is quietly disappearing: the local pub. Not long ago, pubs were packed... Local News
Policing Update for Hertfordshire: Tackling Crime and Strengthening Community Safety 1st May 2026 Residents across Hertfordshire have received the latest newsletter from Jonathan Ash-Edwards, outlining progress on tackling crime, improving victim support... Local News
Hemel Conservatives Host Inspiring “An Evening With” John Redwood 24th April 2026 Members of Hemel Conservatives were joined this evening by friends and colleagues from across Hertfordshire for a highly successful “An Evening With” event... Local News
Government U-Turn on School Smartphone Ban Welcomed by Hemel Conservatives 22nd April 2026 Hemel Conservatives have welcomed the latest Labour Government U-turn that will now see smartphones banned in classrooms across England, following more than a... Local News
Tool Theft: Hertfordshire Police ask "Do these tools belong to you?" 21st April 2026 Police Appeal After Significant Tool Recovery in Hatfield Police in Hatfield are appealing for the public’s help after recovering a large quantity of suspected... Local News
Why Are Hemel’s Roads Worse Under the Lib Dems? 16th April 2026 Freedom of Information Shock: Lib Dems fix two-thirds fewer potholes in Hemel New figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request to Hertfordshire... Local News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
