Bourne End Herts News

Alison from Pouchen End has added to the awareness of the problems caused by using the lanes as rat runs. We have yet to see any suggestions for how these lanes will be protected when 900 or 1,100 or 1200 houses are built at LA3.  The Master Plan claims to 'maintain the rural character of Pouchen End Lane and Chaulden Lane.' ... we wait.....

If you don't take the Gazette, you may have missed these pieces of news.   In last week's edition it was reported that Hertfordshire County Council had agreed to reduce the amount that developers were asked to contribute towards the cost of building new schools.  This seemed very odd to many people at a time when developers are making healthy profits and schools are strapped for cash. (For those of us involved in education, the comment about the impact is particularly odd.) The article is shown below. It has produced a number of letters which appear in today's Gazette. Of course, this has a bearing on LA3 which is planned to include a primary school.  It sounds as if the developers are again finding a way to minimise costs and maximise profits. Again? Increasing the number of houses crammed in obviously increases profitability as does ensuring that the traveller site is effectively kept away from the development.   It seemed timely to talk to t...

You will soon be receiving (or may have already received) your printed copy of the latest Bourne Ender. In addition to the usual news and views from around the village, there is information about the village survey, your opportunity to let us know about communication in the village. Please make sure you complete this, either on-line or when your rep brings round the survey form.

As you may already know, the planning group has been liaising with WHAG, (West Hemel Action Group). They, like us, are concerned about the development of LA3, and have arranged a public meeting. The details are on the leaflet below. We share a number of concerns with WHAG, and feel there are important implications for Bourne End. In particular, The potential for increase in number of dwellings from ‘up to 900’ as originally proposed to 1,100. The consequence of this on housing density and on the original proposal for a soft edge to the green belt. The impact of the development on the use of Pouchen End Lane and Chaulden Lanes which are already used as rat runs. The proposed access to and from the traveller site using Chaulden Lane. (Both impractical and in breach of local and national policy.)   The proposal that HCC will build yet more houses on their land off Chaulden Lane.  (This does seem to have been headed off for the time being.) The apparent lack of a sc...

Let's hope you've all noticed the improved tidiness of the village. On Saturday, a group of us, aided by a band of staff from McDonalds, spent a couple of hours filling about a dozen bags with rubbish. A big thanks to all who contributed.

As you might imagine, the village litter pick scheduled for last snowy Saturday did not take place.  It has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday, 24th March.  If you have a couple of hours free, please come along and make your village that little more presentable. Meet at the Anchor car park at 10.00.  We'll be finished by 12.00 .  Equipment provided.

Time to buy your Quiz Night tickets.  Available from your rep, or any of the reps. (Contact details are on this blog and in your recent Bourne Ender.) Come as a team or join a team on the night.