These types of incidents are rare
Following your front page story about a street stabbing in Borehamwood (‘Neighbours fear for their safety after assault on man’, Borehamwood & Elstree Times, March 6), I would like to allay...
View ArticleCouncillors should be hauled over the carpet
I was aghast to read that Hertfordshire County Council paid £20,000 for a new carpet (‘Council pays 20k for new carpet’, Borehamwood & Elstree Times, March 6). In the same week, stories appeared...
View ArticleMy memory was awakened by column
I am writing about your lovely column by Paul Welsh (‘Interviews with the stars over the years’, Borehamwood & Elstree Times, March 13) and particularly Trevor Howard.
View ArticleDenunciation is pure humiliation
Similar to many people within the communities of both Shenely and Borehamwood, I was shocked and saddened at the decision of the Conservative Party hierarchy to deselect Rosemary Gilligan from the...
View ArticleA case of history repeating itself?
History does repeat itself: as a youngster, I heard Neville Chamberlain appeasing Hitler while turning a blind eye to the reality of burgeoning events in Europe and now we have David Cameron doing...
View ArticleIn favour of railway renationalisation
I am deeply dissatisfied with the level of service we have received from the Elstree and Borehamwood railway station.
View ArticleMore important than repairing potholes?
Is prettying up the the exit from Brook Road onto the civic offices roundabout in Borehamwood really more important than repairing the many extremely dangerous potholes in the roads of this borough?
View ArticleWe need this in our ever-growing town
For once, I must support the local council in there decision to allow the building of the sports complex on what some people consider to be green belt land.
View ArticleFining parents is unreasonable
Under plans implemented by the then Education Secretary Michael Gove in 2013, parents will be liable for a fine of £60 per child for term-time absences if taking their family holidays outside the set...
View ArticleProud of our achievements
From reading a selection of letters from readers who berate the local Conservatives in Hertsmere, it is evident that the Labour Party letter writing panel is at work.
View ArticleUnacceptable air conditions
It’s that time of year again. Spring has sprung and flowers are starting to appear. The sun is beginning to shine and warm things up.
View ArticleCouncillors should follow my lead
As I near the end of my four years as a councillor for Park Street, I have been reflecting on the constant bad news we keep getting regarding the railfreight.
View ArticleTories have worked their socks off
I have just seen the news letter that the Labour group has published. They say that they would look after the town better than the Tories. We have worked our socks off for the residents in our town in...
View ArticleCouncils need to address problems
Many local people have contacted us to express growing concern about local transport and traffic issues. Despite raising council tax, Hertfordshire County Council is planning to cut critical bus...
View ArticleWe need volunteers to help raise vital cash
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling for Borehamwood residents to become heart heroes and use some of their spare time to volunteer for the nation’s heart charity.
View ArticleThe voice of town residents counts
I would like to challenge statements in the Labour newspaper circulating ahead of the elections.
View ArticleWho on Earth thinks up these ideas?
Letter sent to the environment department at Hertsmere Borough Council I have lived in Borehamwood for many years and am very much surprised and left wondering by the enormous changes that are...
View ArticleWhy I am now standing for Labour
Many local people have asked me why I have left UKIP and am now standing as a Labour candidate in the Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council election.
View ArticlePutting diabetes on political agenda
With the General Election campaign underway, we want to let our political leaders know that diabetes is a problem we simply can’t afford to ignore.
View ArticlePlay your part in commemorations
The Royal British Legion will join the nation in marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) over the weekend of May 8 -10.
View ArticleInundated with political leaflets
Like many others, I have been inundated with political leaflets concerning the upcoming General Election – especially from the Conservative candidate Oliver Dowden.
View Article‘Fast-track defection’
Some within the community may believe it would have been much wiser for Lawrence Stack to have resisted the temptation and most probably the initiative of the tribal elders of the local Labour Party...
View ArticleMiracle of deliverance at Dunkirk
The Second World War in Europe ended 70 years ago on May 8, 1945. With this important anniversary about to take place, I thought your readers would be interested in this old photograph.
View ArticleJoin VE Day celebrations
Community events will be taking place across Hertfordshire this weekend to celebrate VE Day on May 8, 2015, which this year, marks 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
View Article'I only care about local issues'
I am a committee member of Elstree and Borehamwood Residents Association.
View ArticleService on Thameslink is appalling
Since Govia took over the franchise of the Thameslink route from First Capital Connect last year, the service has gone from bad to worse.
View ArticleChance to drive model trains
The South West Herts Model Railway Society is holding its 35th annual exhibition on Saturday, May 9, at Queens School, Aldenham Road, Bushey.
View ArticleI am here to serve you all
I would like to thank the good people of Cowley Hill who voted for me to be their representative on the borough council. Whatever party you voted for or whoever you are I am here to help you.
View ArticlePutting the record straight
The letter from Lawrence Stack is factually incorrect (‘I only care about local issues’, Your Views, May 8).
View ArticleThank you for voting for us
We would like to say a huge thank you to the voters of Elstree & Borehamwood for electing us to represent you in Hertsmere and in your town council, for the next four years. We would also like to...
View ArticleThank you for re-electing me
I am writing to thank the residents of Brookmeadow ward for re-electing me and electing my colleagues Councillor Cynthia Barker and Cllr Victor Eni to the town council.
View ArticleWe are not going away
It has been a privilege to campaign in the Brookmeadow ward over the past year. Unfortunately, as is all too often the case in local politics, we were unable to surmount the national trend in what has...
View ArticleRepair damaged roundabout
When on earth is Hertfordshire County Council going to repair the desperately damaged roundabout at the junction of Elstree Hill South/A41/Brockley Hill.
View ArticleSupporting Teens Unite
The John Apthorp Charity, Radlett, has proudly awarded Teens Unite with a grant of £9,835.
View ArticleElectoral system found wanting
The 2015 parliamentary and district elections in Hertsmere were reported under the headline ‘Tories triumph’ (Borehamwood & Elstree Times, May 15). While it is true that the Tory party won the...
View ArticleHave your say on vital plans
Our new Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden was unable to attend a packed annual meeting of the Elstree & Borehamwood Green Belt Society on May 12 to hear presentations from Steve Pickering, of Liberty...
View ArticleNo compassion
Conservative-run Hertfordshire County Council has decided to cut a further £1.47million from its bus budget. This will mean a dozen bus routes will cease to exist, others will only run up to 7.30pm,...
View ArticleBus changes
Following two public consultations, county councillors have agreed to reduce the amount of money the county council provides to commercial bus operators to fund some services in Hertfordshire.
View ArticlePopulation figure is grossly incorrect
In the article ‘Campaign for Jewish primary school draws one step closer’ (www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk, June 5), Mr Landsman (of Edgware), one of the two people submitting the application for the LL...
View ArticleThank you for returning bag
A few days ago, I returned my trolley to a local supermarket and inadvertently left my handbag in it.
View ArticleCommunity centre must be saved
I write in support of Jodi Leclerc’s efforts to save the Maxwell Community Centre and news that a government inspector has ordered Hertsmere council to clarify the wording of the Elstree Way Corridor...
View ArticleJoin 10K run to help MS sufferers
We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join the MS Trust’s team in the British 10K London Run on July 12.
View ArticlePlay your part in stopping burglaries
There have been 13 burglaries in the past two weeks and I’d like to encourage members of the public to make sure they are doing everything they can to deter the opportunist burglar.
View ArticleProud to read your tribute
Thank you very much for the tribute to my grandfather, Dick Clark, in last week’s paper.
View ArticleDick was great example to us all
Thank you very much for your deserving tribute to Dick Clark.
View ArticleJoin our team
We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join the MS Trust’s team in the British 10K London Run on July 12.
View ArticleWhere has £1m grant gone?
Chief reporter Anna Slater’s article concerning the £1million grant allocated to the Leeming and Aycliffe areas is a very interesting question indeed and deserves an answer (‘Community demands answers...
View ArticleDiminishing quality of life
Am I the only one who despairs at the way Borehamwood has changed over recent years due to continuing overdevelopment of the borough?
View ArticleCentre has been a godsend
Maxwell Park Centre (pictured) was donated and paid for by Ivor Bayley.
View ArticlePlease sort out sound system
I am unsure as to who organises the annual Primary School Performing Arts Concert (held at Allum Hall), but would like to thank them for ensuring this event takes place — it is wonderful to see the...
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