Mayor of Sawbridgeworth’s Christmas Card & Calendar Photo Competition 2026
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I am delighted to launch my Christmas Card & Calendar Photo Competition, as part of my continued fundraising efforts for Sawbridgeworth Community First Responders
This is the chance for residents to have one of their photos featured on a Sawbridgeworth Christmas card and/or calendar!
For the Christmas cards, we are looking for wintry and festive scenes of Sawbridgeworth - think Pishiobury Park in the snow, or the lights on Bell Street.
For the Calendar, we are looking for scenes from across Sawbridgeworth throughout the year.
To enter, residents should complete their details at: https://forms.gle/LrPKqYC1ttWFZ9di7 and then email their image(s) to: angus.wyatt@sawbridgeworth-tc.gov.uk. Or they can submit their name, email, phone number and image all via email to that address.
This competition is open to all Sawbridgeworth residents, workers and visitors of all ages Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 September.
Mayor of Sawbridgeworth’s Visit to Sawbridgeworth Fire Station - 03 July 2026
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Mayor of Sawbridgeworth's Visit to Sawbridgeworth Fire Station
It was great to visit Sawbridgeworth Fire Station on Friday 3rd July to see the defibrillator unit that was supported in part by a grant from Sawbridgeworth Town Council.
The unit contains a defibrillator and bleed kit, and is accessible to the public for emergency use 24/7. Hearts for Herts Charity
and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are working to ensure every fire station in Hertfordshire has an accessible defibrillator, and I was pleased to hear from the team yesterday that they are close to achieving that goal.
Did you know: For every minute that someone’s in cardiac arrest without receiving CPR and having a defibrillator used on them, their chance of survival decreases by 10%. That’s why it’s so important to act immediately, and great to have been able to support the fire station to install this defibrillator.
There are a number of publicly available defibrillators located across Sawbridgeworth; including at the fire station, Bell Pharmacy, Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, and the train station.
East Herts Local Plan - Share Your Views by Friday 10 July 2026
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Help shape the future of your district by visiting www.eastherts.gov.uk/new-local-plan
Free Home Energy Improvements
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Warm Homes Grant.
Recycling centre ePasses and permits
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Please use the following link to to Hertfordshire County Council's website to view the changes to visiting Hertfordshire Recycling Centres Recycling centre ePasses and permits | Hertfordshire County Council
UK - Aid Collections 23rd & 30th May 2026
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10am-2pm
No Sawbobus Service this Saturday 18th April 2026
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There will be no Sawbobus service this Saturday 18 April due to driver sickness. We apologise for the inconvienece - weekdays unaffected.
Update from Sawbridgeworth Town Council - Wain Estates - Wychford Drive, Sawbridgeworth
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Update from Sawbridgeworth Town Council
Your Town Council is aware of the consultation leaflet from Wain Estates currently circulating in Sawbridgeworth regarding their proposed development of around 200 homes on land off Wychford Drive.
As Chair of the Planning Committee, I have written directly to Wain Estates requesting that they attend a Planning Committee meeting to present their proposals before any application is submitted to East Hertfordshire District Council. We have asked for a full overview of the scheme, their submission timetable, background on them as a developer, and - importantly - their responses to the concerns already being raised by local residents.
Whilst the Town Council is not the decision-making authority, we are a statutory consultee and our views are communicated clearly to EHDC. We take that responsibility seriously.
We will keep residents updated as this progresses. If you have concerns you would like the Committee to be aware of, please get in touch:
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Cllr Nathan Parsad-Wyatt,
Chair of the Planning Committee
Line Bell Street to Pay Tribute to Angela Alder
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On Monday, 12 January 2026, the funeral procession for Angela Alder will slowly travel along Bell Street at approximately 10:45 a.m. before heading to Great St Mary’s Church.
We warmly invite the people of Sawbridgeworth to line Bell Street and join together in marking our respect for Angela’s lifetime of dedication to our town. Angela was at the heart of countless community initiatives – from championing local charities and supporting youth projects to preserving our town’s heritage and organising events that brought people together. Her tireless efforts earned her the Freedom of the Town and recognition for outstanding community achievement.
Alongside her community work, Angela served as a Sawbridgeworth Town Councillor for many years and was elected Mayor of Sawbridgeworth four times, reflecting her deep commitment to public service.
Please share this message so others can join in paying tribute to a remarkable life of service and kindness.
Let Your Light Shine - Light Up Great St Mary’s Church Spire
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For a suggested donation of £5 you can have the Spire Lights turned on between now and Ash Wednesday.
In remembrance, for a celebration or just because... many dates are still available.
Names will be shared on our facebook page and on the Church doors.
Please contact the Parish Office for more details. Office@sawbridgeworthchurch.org.uk or 01279 726629
All profits raised will go to a replacement flag.
In Memory of Former Councillors Angela Alder and Roger Beeching
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council is deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of two former councillors, Angela Alder and Roger Beeching.
Both gave many years of dedicated service to our community, contributing to projects and decisions that have shaped the town for the benefit of residents. Their commitment and passion for Sawbridgeworth will be remembered with gratitude.
As of today, a Book of Condolence will be available in the Council Chamber for those who wish to pay their respects and leave a message
Updated Opening Hours:
9am-11.30am on Wednesday 24 December.
The books of condolence will then be available at Great St Mary's Church the weekend between Christmas and New Year, returning to the Council Chamber on 5th January 2026, Mon-Fri 9am -3.30pm.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their families and friends at this difficult time.
Sawbridgeworth Councillors Hear Powerful Message from DKMS on Saving Lives
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On Monday, 27 October, three representatives from the international blood cancer charity DKMS visited Sawbridgeworth Town Council to raise awareness about the urgent need for stem cell donors.
The presentation was led by Lesley Calder, Hub Lead for the DKMS Herts and Essex Volunteer Hub, along with Katy and Mark, who shared powerful stories from transplant recipients and donors. These accounts illustrated how a simple act—swabbing cheeks—can potentially offer someone a second chance at life.
In a symbolic gesture of support, Mayor Cllr Salvatore Pagdades stepped forward to provide three swabs, adding his details to the DKMS database in the hope of one day being a match for someone in need.
“It’s incredible to think that something as simple as a cheek swab could lead to saving a life,” said Mayor Cllr Salvatore Pagdades. “I would encourage everyone eligible in our community to take this small step. You could be the match that gives someone a future.”
The DKMS team explained that thousands of people in the UK require stem cell transplants each year. 70% have no family match, their survival left to the kindness of a stranger yet only a small percentage of eligible individuals are registered. Joining the register is quick and free: simply visit www.dkms.org.uk, request a cheek swab kit, follow the instructions, and return it by post. Your details will then be added to the international database, ready to help someone in need.
Every swab could be the start of saving a life. For more information, visit www.dkms.org.uk.
Saving waste and supporting our community!
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Choose To Reuse
Did you know that all of Hertfordshire’s recycling centres take still-good items to be reused? Look out for the pink ‘Reuse Drop Off’ sign when dropping off furniture, bikes, toys, games and garden items.
What happens to the items in the Reuse Drop Off?
Most items are sold in Reuse Shops located at Harpenden, Stevenage, Waterdale (Watford), Ware and WGC Recycling Centres. Visit today and pick up a bargain! For more information see: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/reuse. All profits go back into the recycling centre service: saving waste and benefitting Hertfordshire residents.
Do you donate items to good causes?
Every week we donate items to vulnerable households, charities, schools and community groups. For more information see: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/communitydonations. Last year over £7000 of items were donated to support those in need in Hertfordshire.
Follow us on Facebook to find out more: www.facebook.com/HertfordshireReuseShops
Re-apply for Postal Voting by 31 January 2026
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Contact East Herts on: 01279 655261
Christmas Lights Tender 2025-2027
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council are responsible for the Christmas Lights Illuminations each year in the town.
We own all of our lights, but these need storing, electrical testing, and erecting each year to bring our town alive for the festive season.
We put our tender out earlier in the year and can confirm that the successful bidder was Aylesford Electrical, Unit A3, Lion Business Park Dering Way, Gravesend DA12 2DN
The offer to tender was put out on the government website, and the document can be found here.
Homes for Ukraine: Hosting someone already living in Hertfordshire
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Over a thousand Hertfordshire residents have already opened their own homes to people fleeing war. But, as we reach three years since the conflict began, some hosts can’t continue to host their guests. This is where rematch hosts come in.
Becoming a rematch host is so important as it enables Ukrainian guests who are already in the county to stay where they have settled in schools, jobs and into communities, with support networks.
For more information please visit Hertfordshire County Council's website HERE
Hertfordshire Local Government Reorganisation - Public Stakeholder Engagement Sept 2025
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Information Leaflet
Phase Two Stakeholder Engagement Presentation
Arts in East Herts - Sept & Oct - Art Culture & Creativity Taster Sessions - Most free of Charge
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For more information visit their website here
Grant Scheme Opens as ‘Arts in East Herts’ Returns for a Second Year
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Following a successful launch last year, Arts in East Herts is back for a second year, bringing more creative opportunities to the district and inviting local individuals and organisations to get involved through a newly opened grant scheme.
In its inaugural year, the initiative welcomed over 5,400 participants to more than 300 events, exhibitions, performances and workshops across the whole district. Remarkably, over 1,500 people took part in an arts activity for the first time.
Led by East Herts Council in partnership with the Community Alliance, Arts in East Herts will take place in September and October, aiming to grow even further this year by supporting artists, craftspeople and arts organisations in delivering their own cultural activities. From visual and performing arts to artisan crafts, galleries, museums and heritage sites – all are encouraged to take part.
To support this, East Herts Council has launched a grant scheme offering up to £1,000 to support the running costs of one-off events or a series of taster sessions, performances or creative workshops.
Applications can now be made via the council’s website and must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 20 July.
Jonathan Geall, Director for Communities at East Herts Council, said:
“Last year’s programme was a celebration of creativity – from poetry to circus drawing, musical theatre to heritage crafts – offering something for everyone in the district’s towns and villages. What stood out most was the way it sparked a cultural connection in so many first-time participants. We’re thrilled to bring it back and look forward to seeing the initiative grow even further this year.”
Arts in East Herts is funded through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) that proactively supports delivery of the UK government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.
For more information and to apply for a grant, visit www.eastherts.gov.uk/arts-east-herts
Over 65 years of age and live in Hertfordshire - Healthwatch Hertfordshire wants to hear from you.
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We want to hear their views on:
- Ageing well and staying healthy
- Receiving hospital care at home
- Receiving information and support from health and care services
- Planning for their older years and end-of-life wishes
We are holding online interviews and focus groups to hear their story. You can find the sign-up link here:
Bin Collection Changes from 4 August 2025
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East Herts Council have announced changes to the bin collections from 4 August. Please visit their website for details of changes www.eastherts.gov.uk
Become a Community First Responder
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Helping people in your community and saving lives. Please visit our website here for more information.
Are You Helping A Burglar?
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For more crime prevention advice, please visit www.herts.police.uk
Sawbridgeworth Town Council Objects to Licensing Application for 28 Knight Street
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council has formally objected to the premises licence application for 28 Knight Street (Application Number: 25/0115/PL) due to serious concerns about public safety, noise disturbance, crime prevention, and its impact on residents and the nearby primary school.
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the applicant, key issues remain unaddressed. Our full objection letter outlines the risks posed by this application and calls for strict conditions if the licence is granted.
Read our full objection letter by following this link
�� Have your say! Residents can submit their own comments to East Herts District Council before the consultation deadline on Friday here: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/licences-registration/alcohol-entertainment-and-late-night-refreshment/notices-application-and-objecting-licence-applications
Sawbobus Extension for Commuters - Two week trial starts 24 February 2025
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No charge for the trial.
New Book Available - Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall - A Brief History
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£7.50 each.
Homes for Ukraine Sawbridgeworth Support Group Win First Place in Christmas Tree Festival at Great St Mary’s Church
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Several of our Ukrainian ladies in Sawbridgeworth, and their children, hand painted a range of beautiful tree decorations for their tree as part of the Gt St Mary's Christmas tree festival. They were voted into first place out of 36 other creative trees. They also helped out at the church over the 7/8 December weekend with refreshments and the tombola.
Our weekly English lessons continue and regular social activities.
Sawbridgeworth Town Council Launches Petition to Save Leventhorpe Swimming Pool
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council, with strong support from our community, has launched a petition urging the UK Government to reinstate essential funding for Leventhorpe Swimming Pool, which is scheduled to close on 23 December 2024 following a government funding withdrawal. This decision impacts not only Sawbridgeworth but also the surrounding areas, where residents rely on this pool for health, wellbeing, and community connection.
Leventhorpe Pool is a vital resource, helping to foster physical and mental wellbeing for people of all ages. From teaching children to swim to supporting adults on their health journeys, Leventhorpe Pool has long been a place where the community comes together. For many, especially children and elderly residents, there is no realistic alternative if the pool closes.
We are calling on the Government to reconsider these funding cuts and provide the financial support necessary to keep Leventhorpe Swimming Pool open for our community.
We invite everyone to stand with us in support of the petition. By joining together and making our voices heard, we can help preserve Leventhorpe Swimming Pool for future generations.
Sign the petition here: https://chng.it/DVgWYGxCgy or to sign a hard copy of the petition pop into the Council Offices in Sayesbury Manor off of Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth Library or the Hailey Centre.
Together, let’s save Leventhorpe Swimming Pool and keep this invaluable asset for our community’s future.
Cllr Eric Buckmaster, Cllr Ruth Buckmaster, Cllr Annelise Furnace, Cllr Dawn Newell, Cllr Salvatore Pagdades, Cllr Angus Parsad-Wyatt, Cllr Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, Cllr Simon Penney, Cllr Greg Rattey, Cllr John Rider, Cllr Reece Smith, Cllr Steve Smith
The Mayor of Sawbridgeworth is urging Sawbridgeworth residents to report sightings of illegal off-road motorcycles and e-scooters to the police.
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Click here to read the full message from the Mayor
Arts in East Herts Showcase - Daily from Sept-October 2024
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There is an art event or activity nearly evry day in September and October 2024 and most are free - visit East Herts Website here for a full list of events
KYIV CLASSIC ACCORDION DUO: CONCERT FOR UKRAINE 13 AUGUST 2024
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An appreciative audience of around 60 people enjoyed Igor Sayenko and Olekseii Kolomets’ return visit to the Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church on 13 August. The first half of the programme was devoted to works by Ukrainian composers and the second included pieces by Karl Jenkins, Andrew Lloyd Webber (Cats) and Professor Teddy Bor’s Scottish infusion, ‘McMozart’s Eine Kleine Bricht Moonlicht Nicht Musik’. The concert ended with an emotional, and appropriately patriotic, rendition of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, which audience members sang along with, in true Last Night of the Proms style!
Thanks are due to Gary Hanson and his team of volunteers for hosting the concert once again.
£550 was raised for local charity UK-AID, which has been delivering humanitarian aid for the victims of Chernobyl in Chernihiv, in northern Ukraine, for some years, as well as to the victims of the Russian invasion since 2022. Donations can be made through www.uk-aid.org.
Sawbobus back in service after break in overnight.
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The service resumed at 1pm on Thursday 04 July 2024.
SAWBRIDGEWORTH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY HERTFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL HISTORY AWARDS
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Accompanied by SLHS Co-Chair, David Royle, Theo van de Bilt, founder member of the Sawbridgeworth Local History Society (SLHS), former Chairman, member, writer, and researcher, received a well-deserved award on 18 May at the Hertfordshire Association of Local History AGM in Potters Bar for services to local history. The citation highlighted his contribution before and after the formation of SLHS in 2016 and his ongoing involvement in writing articles and books about our local history, most recently the extremely popular High Wych History in Pictures.
The AGM also featured an entertaining talk about the battle of Barnet 1471 by the Curator at Barnet Museum
Level 1 Award in Garment Construction - 10wk course in Bishop’s Stortford
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Please call 01992 556194 to book.
Hertfordshire Priority Setting Form
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Whether you live, work or study in Hertfordshire, you can tell your local Neighbourhood Policing Team what your priorities are.
All comments received are anonymous and will be sent through to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers for review.
Please don’t use this page to report an ongoing crime or incident. Remember: if you believe a crime is in progress or someone is in danger, always dial 999.
Police Priority Setting Form
Free Cup of Tea or Coffee for Senior Citizens arriving at Oakridge Nursery on Sawbobus every Tuesday
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See "Guide to Timings" for more information.
Vigil for Ukraine - Two Years On 2024
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SAWBRIDGEWORTH HOMES FOR UKRAINE SUPPORT GROUP
The SAWBRIDGEWORTH HOMES FOR UKRAINE SUPPORT GROUP organised a vigil on Saturday 24 February in Sayesbury Manor, next to the Town Council, to mark the unwelcome second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Around 50 people attended, including some of our guests from Ukraine and their children, their hosts, our group of English teachers, residents and town councillors (the Mayor, Cllr Ruth Buckmaster, and Cllrs Eric Buckmaster and John Rider).
The Sawbridgeworth Evangelical and Congregational Church minister, Gary Hanson, read a prayer, which Anna Kasimova also read in Ukrainian. We sang the Ukrainian National anthem and Chervona Kolyna (the red viburnum, which has become a symbol of freedom and resilience, a song of resistance), lit tea lights and laid them next to the beacon (also alight). We finished with a period of quiet reflection and the opportunity to talk to each other.
We’d like to thank the Town and Council and Town Ranger for their support.
Gary Hanson reminded us that we now have a permanent connection with Ukraine, and we are starting to think about how and where to best remember that connection in our town.
David Royle 250224
Hug Save Energy, Stay Warm with free upgrades
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www.hugapply.co.uk
After The Clocks Go Back Leaflet 2023
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Once again we are proud to launch the winter booklet with all the community group details, contact numbers and website links. A big thank you to Valerie Simmons for all her hard work and dedication in delivering this booklet to you.
Please click here to open your copy of After the Clocks Go Back
If you would like a printed copy, please drop into the Town Council offices, Central Surgery, Toplines, Library, the pharmacies, Hailey Centre, Memorial Hall and other locations around the town.
Regrown
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5th-9th February 2024 Reuse. Ecosystem. Green. Recycle. Outdoors. Wildlife. Nature.
Click here to apply
A message from the Mayor
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific events in Israel. Our sincere and deep condolences go out to those who have lost family, friends and loved ones. As councillors we recognise that everyone deserves to live in peace, freedom and securely, and we hope these can be achieved throughout the region soon.”
APPEAL FROM THE SAWBRIDGEWORTH HOMES FOR UKRAINE SUPPORT GROUP
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THE SAWBRIDGEWORTH HOMES FOR UKRAINE SUPPORT GROUP is looking for new or previous hosts to sponsor Ukrainians wishing to leave their country. If you are at all interested, please contact David Royle at: david.royle1@gmail.com
Herts County Council are also appealing for hosts for Ukrainians already living in Hertfordshire (re-matching): https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/news/ukraine-support/homes-for-ukraine.aspx
Benefits of hosting include:
- Enabling Ukrainian children to continue their education.
- The chance to make new friendships for you and your family.
- A monthly ‘thank you’ payment of at least £400, changing to at least £550 once the guests have been in the UK for 12 months.
- Access to support via a direct email address and phone number for the Homes for Ukraine team, plus regular updates and newsletters for hosts and guests h4ukraine@hertfordshire.gov.uk 01992 555153.
How to become a re-match host: If you are interested in finding out more, on a no-obligation basis, please email h4ukraine@hertfordshire.gov.uk quoting re-match or call 01992 555153 and ask to speak to the re-match team.
Sawbridgeworth Have your Say - Town Action Plan Survey
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Herts Holiday Activity Programme - HAPPY
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Free holiday camps for school aged children in receipt of benefits related to free school meals.
Act Now - Resubmit Objections to Wrenbridge’s St James Way Development.
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Everybody that has previosuly objected to this application needs to at least resubmit their comments on 3/23/0248/VAR in full direct to the East Herts Planning Inspectorate or they might not be considered due to the duplicated/amended applications that Wrenbridge have submitted.
EHDC - We are hiring
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Apply online before 3rd July 2023.
SYPRC AGM July 2023
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19:30
Town Twinning 50th Anniversary Visit
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SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY
A delegation of 12 town twinning members travelled to Bry-sur-Marne, our French twin town, over the weekend of 18-21 May to join the 50th anniversary celebrations with our two twin towns, Bry, and Moosburg, near Munich. Cllr Tony Dodd started the link in September 1973, together with the French mayor, Etienne Audfray, but the link with Moosburg was not formalised until 2018. Two coaches came from Moosburg, including a group of young musicians (average age 16).
On arrival we attended a tree planting ceremony (a symbolic elm) with speeches by the three mayors, including our own mayor, Cllr Ruth Buckmaster. Moosburg brought a sculpture made by a local artist, representing Europa, from Greek mythology.
On Friday, we all went to a sculpture museum in Montparnasse and walked to the Jardin du Luxembourg. Saturday was a free day for further exploration of Paris, followed by an official dinner with music, more speeches, and an exchange of gifts. We presented inscribed pens and Coronation souvenirs to the two mayors and twinning organisers.
We will further mark the anniversary when our French friends visit us from 15-18 September and when we go to Moosburg from 19-22 October. In addition, we will have an event on 29 September in the Hailey Centre to mark the actual date of the signing of the first twinning oath by our then mayor Fred Whitehead and his French and German counterparts in Bry-sur-Marne. Former twinners, Association chairmen and women will be invited. David Royle 22 May 2023
Town Twinning 50th Anniversary Visit
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Annual Town Meeting
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The Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday 3rd April 2023 at the Town Council Chamber in Sayesbury Manor, all welcome
The business of the meeting to be transacted can be found HERE
THE UNWELCOME ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE
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24 FEBRUARY 2023: THE UNWELCOME ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Every day I wake up thinking the war in Ukraine is just a bad dream, that such a war cannot really be happening in Europe in the 21st century. But there it is, hanging over me, with all the daily images of senseless death and destruction, torture, forced deportations plus, shockingly, the underlying blind hatred. So, how should we mark this unwelcome anniversary? One of our guests in Sawbridgeworth summed up the feeling very well: ‘…I would like to hide under the blanket and wake up later realizing it was just a bad dream. For locals, maybe gathering and lighting candles in a memory of all fallen in this war. Donations would be great. Maybe a short speech reminding (people about) what Ukraine is going through all this time. I don’t know really. A very dark day.’ My daily routine includes messaging a friend from my project days in Kyiv who is in an apartment building in Kharkiv near the border with Russia. Daily shelling, sleepless nights, lack of water and electricity. She has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy somehow. But she is still delivering online history lessons, ironically on the very wars we were supposed to learn from. She has sons fighting, displaced grandchildren, her husband is repairing tanks. We often say ‘Never Again’ about, for example, the Holocaust but here we go again. So let’s never forget the suffering of innocent civilians in Ukraine, those displaced and forced to relocate and those separated from their families. Let’s be grateful it’s not happening to us, even as we feel the impact of the war. Let’s continue to support our friends in Ukraine and in Bishop’s Stortfod and Sawbridgeworth in any way we can, by visible signs of support, and by donating to humanitarian groups. I recommend the Ukraine Humanitarian Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/652408852489848/ and UK-AID Felsted https://www.uk-aid.org/news/article/ukraine-crisis.html Let’s also remember the local support from our hosts and our brilliant band of volunteer English teachers, and our church community.
SLAVA UKRAINI
Community Pop up Shop
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Held at Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church - Wednesday 1pm-3pm and Saturday 10am-12pm
Volunteers Wanted - Alzheimer’s Society - Side by Side Essex
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Could you help someone with dementia do things they love.
Tel: 03331503456
Crowd Funding raising money for generators for the Ukraine
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Click here to donate.
Tea & Read - Warm Space at Sawbridgeworth Library
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Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am - 12pm
No Sawbobus Service 2022
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Thre will be no Sawbobus today - Monday 12 December due to the weather.
No Sawbobus Service
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Passenger Notice
There will be NO SAWBOBUS SERVICE on Bank Holiday Monday - 19th September 2022 due to the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Sawbobus Commercial Sponsors - support community bus service
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left to right - Jane, Budgens Assistant Store Manager, Alison & Kim of Boyletts Law, Stuart Dingle of Airdrome Cars and Karol from Oakridge Nursery, pictured with Christopher Hunt, Town Clerk of Sawbridgeworth.
Our commercial sponsors have made financial contributions to support the running of Sawbobus.
Our current sponsors are –
Budgens
Boyletts Law
Airdrome Cars
Oakridge Nursery
Matt's Autos
HD Racing
Co-Option for Town Councillor
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Please follow the link below to find out how to apply for co-option to become a town councillor.
http://www.sawbridgeworth-tc.gov.uk/contact-us/vacancies/
To find out more about being a town councillor please click here
WALLY WRIGHT FIRST HONORARY FREEMAN OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council agreed in February this year to make Wally Wright, local historian and President of the Local History Society, their first Honorary Freeman of the town. Unfortunately, it was not possible to present the award to Wally before he died on 1 June.
A framed copy of the scroll was presented to Wally’s sons, Peter and Ivan, by Cllr David Royle (also Chairman of the Local History Society) at the reception at the Hailey Centre following his funeral on 5 July. Tributes were paid to Wally’s contribution to the local history of Sawbridgeworth and Bishop’s Stortford at the service and at the reception afterwards. His lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy, in the form of books, articles and town walks, as well as artefacts in the Bishop’s Stortford Museum, was highlighted.
Another Year for Mayor
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At the Annual Meeting of the Town Council on Monday 23rd May 2022, Cllr Greg Rattey was elected Mayor once again for the year 2022-2023
The Bishop's Stortford Independent reported in this article
Police Priority Setting - Sawbridgeworth
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No Sawbobus on Easter Bank Holidays
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There will be no Sawbobus service on Friday 15 April (Good Friday) or Monday 18 April (Easter Monday). Saturday 16 April 2022 is unaffected.
Sawbridgeworth people stand in solidarity for the people of Ukraine in emotional vigil at Sayesbury
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link here to read article on Bishop's Stortford Independent Newspaper
Sawbobus Passenger Notice
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Unfortunately there will be NO SAWBOBUS SERVICE on Monday 21 March 2022 due to driver sickness.
Service on Saturday 19 March 2022 is unaffected.
Normal service from Tuesday 22 March 2022.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Statement of persons nominated Sawbridgeworth by-election 7th April 2022.
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Visit our elections page to view this document
Young People’s Survey 2021
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Young People's Survey 2021 (hertfordshire.gov.uk)
The HCC Services for Young People (SfYP), Young People's Survey 2021 is now available for young people to share their views. The survey is an opportunity for young people aged 11-17, and up to the age of 25 for those with special educational needs to have their voices heard and follows on from our previous countywide survey conducted in 2019
Electoral Boundary Review
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East Hertfordshire District Council is currently undergoing an electoral review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
Information on the Boundary Electoral Review
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Sawbobus
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We are pleased to announce that Sawbobus is back to its full 'guide to timings' Please see the Sawbobus page for 'guide to timings'.
http://www.sawbridgeworth-tc.gov.uk/town-information/town-council-services/sawbobus/
Eastwick Lodge to Pye Corner Road Works
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Aftercare works in Eastwick Road
Between A414 Eastwick Lodge roundabout and Pye Corner
Between Thursday 29 July and Monday 2 August
Works between 09:30am and 4:00pm
Full Information Summary
High Wych Road - HCC Road Work Information
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Aftercare works in High Wych Road
Please ensure you have moved your car on the date below’
Between Redricks Lane and High Wych Footpath 001
Between Wednesday 28 July and Friday 30 July
Works between 09:30am and 4:00pm
Full information about the road works link
Sawbo Daily Mile Fundraising Event launched by the Mayor
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The Sawbo Daily Mile can be done anytime between Monday 29 March to Sunday 11 April, walking, running, cycling or rolling, while adhering to current Covid-19 regulations. All the monies raised will go to this year’s Sawbridgeworth Mayor’s Charities – the 1st Sawbridgeworth Scouts and the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Link to find the Sawbo Daily Mile Walks in the town
Here is what to do:
1. Keep up your fitness and wellbeing by completing a Daily Mile
2. Stick to the latest Covid-19 restrictions https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
3. Do a Daily Mile 2 to 7 times a week – whatever suits you best
4. Do this for 1 week or 1 fortnight – it’s up to you
5. Walk, run, cycle or roll, and anything else that keeps you active
6. If you can, get your friends and family to sponsor you per mile
7. Donate to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sawbomayorcharities
The initiative is NOT exempt from the current Covid-19 rules and the expectation is that all participants continue to adhere to guidelines.
Shell Garage Update
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Sawbridgeworth Town Council has received an update on the Shell garage redevelopment on the London Road.
Last year RSK worked at the site in order to provide further environmental soil and groundwater data that was requested through the planning process, in support of the discharge of the appropriate planning conditions. As of 11/03/2021 the application to discharge the relevant Condition was still awaiting a decision. The final date for consultation responses to be received for the application was 08/03/2021. RSK says there is a considerable will to be able to close out the redevelopment and have the site back in normal operation as soon as possible – it is anticipated that redevelopment would recommence within a short period (e.g. 2-3 weeks) of receiving notice of the successful Condition discharge.
STC Comment on New Street Names
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STC comment on new street names
Sawbridgeworth Town Council is delighted that local people, all of whom contributed to the continued vibrancy and sense of community prevalent in Sawbridgeworth over the years, have provided the inspiration for new street names in the town.
These community-spirited individuals supported Sawbridgeworth in a variety of ways, from forming international links through a renowned college, inventing a new method of teaching music and keeping our footpaths well maintained, to establishing a well-known bakery chain, setting up our local Scout movement and documenting scenes of local life for generations to come.
It is a fitting tribute that each will be remembered in this way for their efforts. In particular, we are glad to see the inclusion of two female names, which brings a better balance to the town.
We thank the Sawbridgeworth Local History Society and a number of local residents for all their research and assistance.
Sawbridgeworth Town Council was asked for street name recommendations by East Herts District Council last year, which could be passed onto the developer.
The new street names for the residential development north of West Road are inspired by:
May Slater – a Town Councillor and the first female Mayor of Sawbridgeworth, she was also founder of Eversley College for international students.
Candida Tobin - inventor of the Tobin Music System, a method of teaching children of all abilities which is well known in music teaching circles, also a musician, publisher, teacher and entrepreneur. She created the Old Malthouse Music Society at which top-class musicians gave concerts.
Brian Rochester – a retained fireman for 22 years, a Town Councillor, who regularly patrolled and maintained Sawbridgeworth footpaths over a number of years.
Dorrington – bakers in Sawbridgeworth since 1919 started by Ernest Dorrington, which continues to this day with a number of branches in the local area.
Marcus Woodward – a Fair Green resident and founder of the Boy Scouts in Sawbridgeworth around 1908/9.
William Truswell – a Sawbridgeworth photographer (1858-1939), many of his photographs appear in the town’s pubs and on the Sawbridgeworth Local History Society’s website.
The Town Council would welcome residents’ input and suggestions for street naming in the future.
Further reference
Sawbridgeworth Local History Society
Sawbridgeworth Town Council
Vaccinations Survey Launched
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Today, Healthwatch Hertfordshire is launching two surveys to better understand local residents’ experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The first survey is aimed at those who have received the vaccine and asks about their experiences of the appointment as well as the information/communication provided. The second survey is aimed at those yet to be offered the vaccine, exploring attitudes towards the vaccine, likelihood of take-up, and also their experience of communication related to the vaccine.
Please help us to reach as many people as possible by sharing our surveys via your social media channels, newsletters, bulletins, and any other means or contacts.
To aid this, please find the link to the surveys below:
COVID-19 Vaccination Surveys - Healthwatch Hertfordshire
All other relevant information about this study can also be found on the link above.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this further or if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Natasha Austin
Research Officer
Tel: 01707 275978
Mob: 07436407196
Healthwatch Hertfordshire Ltd
1 Silver Court
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1LT
