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Jeremy Newmark @jeremysays.it · Mar 3

Inspiring to join these talented Elstree Screen Arts Academy students at Elstree Studios today. They're working on a special project for the centenary celebrations of the iconic, council owned studios. The Academy is central to the skills & training agenda that is so vital to the screen arts sector

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough.

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Hertsmere Labour Leads the Charge on a Bold and Ambitious Local Plan - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough. Following the Government’s changes to national planning policy, we are taking decisive actio...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Feb 14

As EastEnders kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to have the iconic soap filmed right here at BBC Studios in Borehamwood.

Happy 40th to everyone at EastEnders—here’s to another four decades of drama, duff duffs, and Albert Square magic!

Photo credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Feb 14

Labour is building the homes that our families in Hersmere need - putting the dream of home ownership back in reach. That’s the difference you get with Labour in power.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 27

“But fly-tipping remains a blight on our neighbourhoods. This initiative is about thinking creatively and working with residents to address the issue.”

- Cllr Linda Smith

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Hertsmere Borough Council Backs New Community Skips Initiative to Tackle Fly-Tipping - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Borough Council has unanimously backed an innovative Community Skips Initiative to tackle the persistent problem of fly-tipping across the borough. The motion, proposed by Labour’s Cllr Lind...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 27

“But fly-tipping remains a blight on our neighbourhoods. This initiative is about thinking creatively and working with residents to address the issue.”

- Cllr Linda Smith

Full story 👇🏻

www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/27/h...

Hertsmere Borough Council Backs New Community Skips Initiative to Tackle Fly-Tipping - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Borough Council has unanimously backed an innovative Community Skips Initiative to tackle the persistent problem of fly-tipping across the borough. The motion, proposed by Labour’s Cllr Lind...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 24

Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth

“Hertsmere has cleared the way to becoming the home of a data centre integral to Britain’s future in cutting-edge technology."

- Jeremy_Newmark
Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council

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Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth - Hertsmere Labour Party

South Mimms, Hertsmere — A major milestone for Hertsmere Borough Council was achieved last night (23 January 2025) as the Planning Committee granted outline planning permission for DC01UK, Europe’s la...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 23

Said Cllr Aaditya Kaza,

“It was sad that the Conservatives chose not to back it. Labour & Liberal Democrat Councillors passed the motion."

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Hertsmere Borough Council passes motion that backs government to get NHS back on its feet - Hertsmere Labour Party

Labour Councillors, Aaditya Kaza and Renos Georgiou tabled a motion to encourage all parties at Hertsmere Borough Council to pledge to work with the NHS to bring down NHS Waiting Lists. The call comes...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 21

Cllr Jeremy Newmark said,

“Under the Conservatives rough sleeping reached record highs – that represents a tragedy for the individuals involved, a disgrace for a wealthy country like ours and a failure that puts lives at risks and drains tax payers’ resources.”

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Labour government provides more funding for Hertsmere to tackle rough sleeping - Hertsmere Labour Party

New funding, announced today by the Labour Government, will provide a huge boost in tackling rough sleeping in Hertsmere. The additional funding comes as Ministers treble emergency support this winter...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 7

Hertsmere Council’s Partnership Administration Receives Glowing Endorsement in LGA Peer Review

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 31

Happy New Year from everyone at Hertsmere Labour!

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 25

Hertsmere Labour wish everyone across the Borough a very Happy Chanukah!

#Chanukah

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 25

We wish everyone in Hertsmere a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

#Christmas

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 20

Joint statement on local government reform

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 18

JUST ANNOUNCED - A huge boost in funding for Hertsmere to prevent and tackle homelessness. Labour promised change - and the work of change has begun.

Full story detail on our website 👇

www.hertslabour.org.uk/2024/12/18/l...

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Dec 17

This evening I attended the UKCypriotFed briefing following Starmer's recent visit to Cyprus.

Discussions around the future of the island and the role it has to play in the wider stability of the region were brought forward.

I look forward to continued negotiations.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 12

Hertsmere Borough Council Cabinet to Help Establish New Mosque and Community Centre in Borehamwood

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 12

Hertsmere Labour Welcomes Clarity to Planning policy Amidst Housing Crisis.

The Government has announced updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), offering clarity for areas like Hertsmere facing acute housing challenges.

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Cllr Chris Myers 🌹🏳️‍🌈 @cllrchrismyers.bsky.social · Dec 11

The Leader of the Opposition going heavy on immigration when it was her party that lost control of our borders is an odd tactic.

PM on fire today.

#pmqs

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Dec 4

New investment for SEND places show Labour is delivering change for places like Hertfordshire.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Nov 30

The Cabinet member for Transport in Hertsmere, Cllr Nik Oakley, has today backed the Labour Government’s transformative plans to deliver better buses across Hertfordshire by providing £12.2m in funding.

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Cllr Richard Butler @rrbutler.bsky.social · Nov 29

Christmas is here 🎄

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Nov 29

Hertsmere Labour welcomes new council funding plan

Labour’s Cllr Rebecca Challice has welcomed a 3.2% real-terms funding boost that will guarantee no council will see a reduction in spending power.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Nov 26

“This is a game changer for our community. Hertsmere’s local economy has enormous untapped potential, and these measures will enable us to address barriers to work, particularly for young people and those with health challenges."

- Cllr Newmark

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Cllr Richard Butler @rrbutler.bsky.social · Nov 25

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