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Welcome to the website of Colney Heath Parish Council.
Colney Heath Parish Council is made up of 7 councillors who between them represent the wards of Colney Heath and Tyttenhanger. Details of your current Parish Councillors can be viewed here. Your Colney Heath Parish Councillors are elected members of the local community who want to do something positive and aim to make a difference by influencing decisions that affect your area. Parish Councillors give their time (they are not paid) to work on your behalf, serving to improve the quality of life and local environment.
The Parish Council meet most months of the year and minutes are available to view on the website or a hard copy can be requested by calling or emailing the Parish Office.
The parish of Colney Heath embraces a wide area of the district of St Albans and you can view a map of the parish boundary here.
Colney Heath lies within the “Colneys”, a name given to the two parishes of similar name located off the M25 near junction 22, which contain 67 acres of common and the Colne and Ellenbrook Rivers. To the north-east, the parish is dissected by the A414 main trunk dual carriageway route to Hatfield (known as the North Orbital).
The Parish Council’s role is to represent the interests of the whole community, so residents views are important. Residents can get involved in a number of ways:
- Come to a Parish Council meeting – it is your right. There is public participation at every meeting, residents can bring issues or questions to the Parish Council attention. It is helpful if you email the Parish Clerk to let us know you wish to attend and ask a question at clerk@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk this will enable the Council to prepare and research an answer
- Take time to read the Parish Council minutes to find out what is covered at the meetings
- There are a number of volunteer roles and activities which you could assist with all year round contact the office for more detail
The Highfield Parish Office is open Thursday and Friday 9.30 am to 12.30pm or on all other days and times by appointment. All staff are part-time so please call before visiting as we want to ensure we are there to meet you and that you do not have a wasted journey.
Telephone: 01727 825314 (office) or 07484 520070 (mobile)
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27 June 2024
Parish Council Audit – Period of Electors Rights to View Accounts 2023/24
The period of electors rights is when any interested person has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be made available for inspection by any person interested.
For the year ended 31 March 2024, these documents will be available on reasonable notice by application to the Clerk – clerk@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk and will be available from Friday 28th June 2024 to Thursday 8th August 2024.
A full copy of the notice can be viewed here: 2023/24 CHPC Notice of Public Rights
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21 June 2024
Full Council Meeting – Thursday 27th June 2024, 7.30pm
The next Full Council meeting is being held on Thursday 27th June from 7.30pm at Colney Heath Primary School, High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP.
The agenda can be downloaded at the following link: Thursday 27th June 2024 – Agenda
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14 June 2024
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 27th June 2024, 7.30pm
Due to circumstance beyond the control of the Parish Council the next Parish Council meeting has been moved to Thursday 27th June from 7.30pm at Colney Heath Primary School, High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP.
The agenda can be downloaded at the following link which will be active on Friday 21st June 2024.
The Parish Council apologise for any inconvenience caused by the moving of this meeting.
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10 June 2024
Important Notice: Colney Heath Recreation Play Area Opening Delayed
Due to unforeseen flooding issues caused by a significant amount of groundwater, we regret to inform you that the opening of the new play area has been delayed. The Colney Heath Parish Council planned a sandpit and not a small pond!
After pausing work to address this issue, our architect, in collaboration with the contractor, has proposed a viable solution. Funding has been allocated for this solution, which involves the installation of new drainage and water run-offs to ensure the play area remains dry and protected from future flooding and water damage.
While this will add an additional two weeks to the construction timeline, we are still hopeful that the new play area will be open during the school Summer holiday period.
Work will recommence on Monday, 17th June 2024. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide a safe and enjoyable play area for our community.
Thank you,
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3 June 2024
Beating of the Bounds
Sunday 30th June 2024 – 2.00 p.m. Meet at the Village Hall
Tour of the Common with the Common Ranger
Refreshments back at the Village Hall afterwards
Outline application (means of access sought) for up to 45 dwellings including new affordable homes, with areas of landscaping and public open space, including points of access, and associated infrastructure works
At: Land Rear of 96 – 106 High Street, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire ,
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3 June 2024
PLANNING APPLICATION RECONSULTATION – PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT PLANNING TEAM
Reference: 5/2022/0599 – Comment by 18 June 2024
At: Land Rear of 96 – 106 High Street, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire
The appeal is being heard by way of a Public Inquiry which opened on 23 April 2024. The Inquiry was adjourned on 26 April to allow a further consultation to take place because of some potential inconsistency between plans and application/ appeal drawings.
The issue relates to land within the existing car parking area to the north of 106 High Street and south of Colney Heath School. In that area some of the material submitted suggested that a grass verge would be retained alongside the rear garden boundary with 106 High Street, in fact the Appellant is not proposing to retain a verge alongside the side boundary fence of 106 High Street and the proposed pavement would abut the existing fence line.
The Appellant has amended their proposed access plan and updated the Concept Masterplan drawing to be consistent and clarify that the grass verge is not retained in this area.
Given this change the Inspector has requested a re-consultation take place with all interested parties on this narrow issue , i.e. the loss of the verge and alignment of the proposed access and pavement with the northern boundary and any issues that flow from it. The Inspector will not accept any representations that relate to matters that are not associated with this specific matter. All original representations received by the Council and Inspectorate will be taken into account and it is not necessary to resubmit comments on any issue beyond the scope of this re consultation.
The amended plans are available on the Council’s dedicated Inquiry Core Documents website https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/colney-heath-inquiry at Inquiry Documents ID14 and ID15. The plans are also available at https://stalbans.gov.uk/view-and-track-planning-applications using the above planning reference number. Plans and other documents are available under “Documents”. You can make your comments by email to planningcomments@stalbans.gov.uk or by writing to us by 18 June 2024 quoting 5/2022/0599.
Your views (without signature, email or telephone number) will be published online and will be sent to the Planning Inspectorate. As the Council receives many comments about applications and appeals, it is not possible for us to enter into correspondence or discussion with you.
Please always supply your name and address. If you do not, your comments cannot be logged for future consultations and may carry less weight.
The Inspector will take your views into account before making a decision. However, she can only consider planning issues relating to this particular matter.
Yours faithfully,
St Albans City & District Council Planning Team
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31 May 2024
Notice of Election
Please see below the notices of election for the Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and St Albans constituencies, which have been published today.
https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Notice%20of%20election_Harpenden%20and%20Berkhamsted_4%20July%202024.pdf
https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Notice%20of%20election_St%20Albans_4%20July%202024.pdf
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16 May 2024
Public Meeting Announcement: Bowmans Cross, Hertsmere Local Plan
📅 Date: Monday, 20th May
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Main Hall, Caledon Community Centre, London Colney
Join us for an important public meeting to discuss the future of Bowmans Cross. This is your chance to hear from key local leaders and have your voice heard on critical issues affecting our community.
Panellists:
- Daisy Cooper – Member of Parliament for St Albans
- Cllr Tony Lillico – Chair of London Colney Parish Council
- Cllr Craig Tallents – Chair of Colney Heath Parish Council
- Cllr Paul de Kort – De facto new Leader of St Albans District Council and SADC Portfolio Holder for Planning
- A Representative from Hertsmere Borough Council
This meeting will cover essential topics including local development, community issues, national and local planning policy, and more. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our area. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your local community representatives and contribute to the discussion and consultation.
Everyone is welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk
Caledon Community Centre Address:
Caledon Road
London Colney
Hertfordshire
AL2 1PU
Stay Informed, Stay Engaged!
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10 May 2024
Annual Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 16th May 2024, 7.30pm
The Annual Parish Council meeting is being held on Thursday 16th May from 7.30pm at Colney Heath Primary School, High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP.
The agenda can be downloaded at the following link: CHPC Agenda – Thursday 16th May 2024
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29 April 2024
Annual Meeting of the Parish Electorate – Thursday 9th May 2024, 7.30pm
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Electorate is being held on Thursday 9th April from 7.30pm at Colney Heath Primary School, High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP.
The agenda can be downloaded at the following link: APEM Agenda – 9th May 2024
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12 April 2024
Full Council Meeting – Thursday 18th April 2024, 7.30pm
The next Full Council meeting is being held on Thursday 18th April from 7.30pm at Colney Heath Primary School, High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP.
The agenda can be downloaded at the following link: CHPC Agenda – Thursday 18th April 2024
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9 April 2024
Hertsmere Local Plan – Bowmans Cross
Read the new Local Plan 2024 Consultation Document (PDF 9.56mb).
View an interactive map showing proposed sites for housing and employment development.
The Local Plan sets out our ambitions for green, sustainable growth to ensure Hertsmere continues to thrive economically.
How to respond
You can respond in one of three ways:
- For the general public, please respond through our new consultation and engagement hub (text responses only, no login required).
- For any consultees needing to upload additional documents or technical submissions please use the Objective consultation platform. (Please note this is aimed primarily at statutory consultees, developers and landowners and requires a login).
- By post to:
Planning Policy, Hertsmere Borough Council, Civic Offices,
Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA
Consultation dates
Consultation starts: 9am on Wednesday 3 April 2024
Consultation ends: midday on Wednesday 29 May 2024
Copies of the Local Plan, along with the Interim Sustainability Appraisal and comment forms, are available at the following locations during the consultation period:
| Location |
Address |
| Civic Offices |
Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1WA |
| Oakmere Library |
High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ |
| Wyllyotts Theatre |
1 Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN |
| Radlett Centre |
1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL |
| Bushey Library |
Sparrows Herne, Bushey, WD23 1FA |
| Bushey Museum |
Rudolph Road, Bushey, WD23 3HW |
| Shenley Parish Council |
The Hub, London Road, Shenley, WD7 9BS |
| 96 Shenley Road/Borehamwood Library |
96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB |
| Community Hub |
5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB |
| Colney Heath Parish Council |
Highfield Park Visitor Centre, Hill End Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RA |
| London Colney Parish Council |
Community Centre, Caledon Road, St Albans AL2 1PU |
Engagement Events
A number of engagement events will be held around the borough. These will be informal drop-in sessions where officers will be available to discuss the new Local Plan.
Bushey: Tuesday 16 April 2024, 2:30pm – 8pm
South Mimms Village Hall, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PD
Radlett: Wednesday 1st May 2024, 2:30pm – 8pm
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Elstree Village: Thursday 2nd May 2024, 2:30pm – 8pm
Manor Hotel, Barnet Lane, Elstree, WD6 3RE
Borehamwood and Elstree: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 2:30pm – 8pm
Imperial Place, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JN
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8 April 2024
The next elections in the district are scheduled to take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Elections for the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner will take place throughout the whole district. The Chief Executive of Broxbourne Council, Jeff Stack, has been appointed as the Police Area Returning Officer for the 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner election and is responsible for the nomination process for candidates. Further information about the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the election process is available at www.hertscommissioner.org/pcc-election-2024/.
St Albans City & District Council elections will also take place, except in the district wards of Colney Heath and Redbourn.
Poll cards will be sent to voters in late March and will provide details of the elections taking place in their area.
The statement of persons nominated, notice of poll and situation of polling stations, and the election agent notice has been published here, under the election notices section of the St Albans District Council website:
https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/elections-thursday-2-may-2024
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22 March 2024
🌟 Don’t Miss Out on Your Voice! 🌟
Join Us for the Annual Meeting of the Parish Electorate on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, starting at 7:30 pm in Colney Heath JMI School Hall!
It’s not just a meeting—it’s your chance to shape the future of our community! By law, the Parish Council hosts this meeting every year to ensure YOU have a say in what matters most.
At this meeting, YOU set the agenda. YOU ask the questions. And YOU hold the Parish Council accountable.
We believe in genuine dialogue, driven by YOUR concerns. That’s why YOUR input is crucial. Have burning questions or pressing concerns? Let us know! Email your questions in advance to clerk@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk Your anonymity will be respected if preferred.
Together, we’ll address the real issues facing our community. Because YOUR voice matters.
This isn’t just a requirement—it’s YOUR opportunity to make a difference. Don’t miss it!
