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  • Grants for replacement boilers

    Homeowners in Stevenage with a working boiler that is more than 20 years old may be eligible for a free replacement boiler under a Government funded scheme.

  • Last chance to have your say on the future of Stevenage

    Stevenage residents are reminded that they have until Thursday 11th March to comment on plans for the future development of the town.

  • Stevenage stems the tide of rats

    Despite a national increase in the rat population, figures for Stevenage show that the number of complaints from residents is remaining steady

  • Stevenage Sports Relief Mile

    The Sainsbury’s Sports Relief Mile in Stevenage will be held at Ridlins Athletics Track on Sunday 21 March. Lots of local people have already signed up, so to be sure of your place, please register now at www.sportrelief.com.

  • Another noisy neighbour fined

    A noisy neighbour who pleaded guilty to ignoring a noise abatement notice on three separate occasions has been heavily fined.

  • Council cracks down on litter louts

    Stevenage Borough Council’s Environmental Enforcement Officers, along with Police Community Support Officers, have issued seven Fixed Penalty Notices as part of a litter campaign in the Old Town.

  • Stevenage Borough Council sets budget for 2010/2011

    Stevenage Borough Council has announced a freeze in its portion of the council tax for the coming year and has promised no cuts to frontline services.

  • Stevenage enhances shopping reputation

    Stevenage Borough Council has welcomed a national report which shows that just 7.6 per cent of shops in the town are vacant, considerably better than the national average of 12 per cent and one of the lowest rates in the region.

  • Walk to Health

    If you are looking for a new way to get some fresh air and keep healthy, then why not try the new free Health Walks at Fairlands Valley Country Park. The walks begin next Wednesday (24 February) and will run every week until 31 March.

  • Have your say on the future of Stevenage

    Stevenage Borough Council is inviting local residents to have their say on plans for the future development of the town. The Council is holding a public consultation on its plans which will help to shape the town in the coming years.

  • Noisy Neighbour Fined

    A noisy neighbour who ignored a notice requiring her not to play loud music has been fined at Stevenage Magistrates Court. Melanie Conway of 28 Salisbury Road in Stevenage pleaded guilty to two breaches of a Noise Abatement Notice and was fined £35 for each offence. She was also ordered to pay £200 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

  • Stevenage Borough Council wins national Citizen’s Advice award

    Stevenage Borough Council was one of only six winners of the inaugural Citizens Advice Awards, which were announced at a gala fundraising dinner at the Dorchester hotel, London on 19 January.

  • Council reinforces dog identity tag rules

    Stevenage Borough Council is reminding dog owners of the legal requirement for dogs to wear identification when in a public place.

  • Calling all entrepreneurs

    If you are thinking of starting up a new business, or if are you a small business wanting to try out a new idea or explore new markets and opportunities Stevenage Borough Council’s new Test Trading Grant may be able to help

  • Crowds queue for money advice

    More than 250 people visited the special Money Advice Day held in the Westgate Centre in Stevenage last Saturday (16 January). The event was organised by Stevenage Borough Council in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council’s Money Advice Unit and Trading Standards loan sharks team, Stevenage Citizens Advice Bureau, Stevenage Credit Union, Stevenage Homes Ltd and the Financial Services Authority.

  • New advice service for St Nicholas and Martins Wood Children's Centres

    Stevenage Citizens Advice Bureau is now running an advice service at St Nicholas and Martins Wood Children’s Centre every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

  • Holocaust Memorial Day 2010

    Many people across the UK and worldwide will be commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day 2010 on Wednesday 27 January. Stevenage residents are invited to mark the day by lighting a virtual candle at www.hmd.org.uk.

  • Residents invited to contribute to community safety plan

    Stevenage Community Safety Partnership is asking residents to share their concerns about safety in our local communities, in order that the partnership’s forward plan can address them.

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