NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Week Ending 24 July

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NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Week ending 24 July 2020

MEMBERS’ INFORMATION

Topic Page News and information 1 – 18

CCTV Reports -

Pre-Agenda, Agenda and Decision sheets 19 – 32

Planning consultations -

Planning applications received & decisions 33 – 45

Press releases 46 – 53

Produced by the Communications Team. Any comments, suggestions or contributions should be sent to the Communications Team at [email protected]

NEWS AND INFORMATION

AGENDA & REPORTS

PUBLISHED WEEK COMMENCING 20 JULY 2020

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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS WEEK COMMENCING 27 JULY 2020

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CHAIR’S ENGAGEMENTS WEEK COMMENCING 25 JULY 2020

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VICE-CHAIR’S ENGAGEMENTS WEEK COMMENCING 25 JULY 2020

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OTHER EVENTS WEEK COMMENCING 25 JULY 2020

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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ENTERPRISE

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LOCAL BUS SERVICE CHANGES

Please find attached for your information a summary of forthcoming/recent changes to local bus services affecting:

• Dacorum • Hertsmere • North Hertfordshire • Three Rivers • Watford

These are permanent changes as opposed to temporary adjustments to service levels owing to the Covid emergency.

Those relevant to North Hertfordshire include:

• A/D: Royston – St. Ives

More detailed information is posted at www.intalink.org.uk/news/service-changes/ and new timetables can also be found on the Intalink website not less than a week before they come into effect.

Contact Officer:

Daniel Washington Transport Officer Tel: 01462 474368 Email: [email protected]

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ENTERPRISE

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TRO15022 The Hertfordshire (St Michaels Road Area, Hitchin) Temporary (Restriction of Waiting) Order 2020

Hertfordshire County Council are introducing a Temporary Restriction Order for the St. Michaels Road area of Hitchin, this is to support Social Distancing by keeping an advisory cycle lane clear and also prevent displaced parking arising from a pop up cycle lane on other side of road.

Please see attached Plan and Public Notice for more information.

Contact Officer:

Daniel Washington Transport Officer Tel: 01462 474368 Email: [email protected]

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

SECTION 14(1) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE HERTFORDSHIRE (ST MICHAELS ROAD AREA, HITCHIN) TEMPORARY (RESTRICTION OF WAITING) ORDER 2020

NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council being satisfied that in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that an Order under that section should be made to prevent the likelihood of danger arising to the public and as a response to, or with the intention of mitigating risks related to, the coronavirus pandemic, considers it is necessary and expedient to introduce the following measures and restrictions to support Social Distancing by keeping an advisory cycle lane clear and also prevent displaced parking arising from a pop up cycle lane on other side of road –

1. No waiting at any time to be introduced in St Michaels Road, between a point in line with the side of 55 Coleridge Close and a point approximately15 metres northwest of its junction with Keats Way.

2. No waiting at any time to be introduced parts in Coleridge Close, Gibson Close and Hardy Close from their junctions with St Michaels Road for approximately 15 metres.

The Order will come into effect on 17 August 2020 and will remain in effect for a period of up to 18 months.

A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).

If you have any queries about the social distancing measures or the Order, please contact Ian Thompson tel. 01992-658175 at Hertfordshire County Council.

County Hall 30 July 2020 Hertford Mark Kemp Herts Director of Environment & SG13 8DN Infrastructure

COMMUNICATIONS

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Play Your Part campaign launches

A new multi-agency countywide Play Your Part campaign launches on Thursday 23 July 2020 as part of the next phase of the Stay Safe Hertfordshire project.

The aim of the campaign is to encourage Hertfordshire residents to take personal responsibility for protecting their communities by carrying out four simple actions:

• Washing their hands • Socially distancing • Wearing face coverings where required • Isolating and getting tested if they develop symptoms

The campaign takes a case study approach, with designs reflecting the services and people that residents care about most in their community. It encourages everyone to ‘play their part’ in protecting their community by preventing the spread of Covid-19.

Where possible, designs have been localised so that they resonate with hyperlocal communities e.g. ‘Play Your Part, let’s protect Hitchin’ etc.

This campaign is led by the Public Health team for Hertfordshire and delivered in partnership with the entire SCG network and beyond. NHDC will use the more localised messaging, encouraging North Herts communities to continue to take all necessary precautions in the fight against Covid-19.

Alongside this campaign, Herts County Council are running a schedule of PR activities to provide broader reassurance and focus on specific high-risk communities.

For more information please contact:

Name: Sarah Kingsley Title: NHDC Communications Manager Tel: 01462 474552 Email: [email protected] 13

PLACE

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Reopening of Leisure Facilities

Following the recent government announcement that gyms and leisure centres are able to reopen, we are pleased to confirm that we will be implementing a phased approach to reopening North Herts Leisure Centre, Hitchin Swimming Centre and Royston Leisure Centre from 25 July 2020.

As the centres reopen, a range of activities will be available including the gym, classes and lane swimming. Other areas of the centres will be closed or unavailable.

Following government guidance and standards, Stevenage Leisure Limited (SLL) have put a range of measures in place throughout the centres to keep the customers and staff safe. In summary;

• Activities including the gym and swimming sessions should be booked in advance and paid for via contactless or cashless payments.

• A continuous cleaning regime across the centre, through the day, paying particular attention to key touch points.

• A one way path and queueing systems in place around the centre.

• In the gym equipment may be removed or temporarily unavailable to allow everyone to work- out safely.

• A reduced selection of classes will run throughout the week with gaps in the timetable to allow safe entry and exit of customers. Numbers will be limited in the class to ensure social distancing.

• Swimming facilities are reopening in line with Swim England guidance. Limited lane swimming will be available and customers should come to the pool ‘beach ready’ and shower at home prior to their swim.

• Swimming pool changing facilities will operate a one-way system to minimise contact with other swimmers, and a number of cubicles and lockers may be unavailable to allow for social distancing and cleaning to take place.

• Double lanes will be available to provide more space between swimmers with fast, medium and slow lanes with a maximum of 10 swimmers per lane. To ensure social distancing is maintained there will be no overtaking by swimmers within the lane.

• Swimming lessons will resume from Monday 27 July 2020. Timetables have been reviewed to ensure the safety of swimmers, parents/carers and staff.

The temporary measures will be adapted as and when government advice changes throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Further information is available on https://www.sll.co.uk/reopening

SLL have contacted all customers to inform them of the re-opening date, payment dates and provide links to further information on social distancing and safety measures implemented at each site.

For more information please contact:

Name: Louise Randall Title: Leisure Contract Manager Tel: 01462 474387 Email: [email protected]

LEGAL AND COMMUNITY LICENSING

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Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council regulates the retail sale of alcohol, the supply of alcohol at club premises, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the sale of hot food and hot drink between 23:00hrs and 05:00hrs.

At least every 5 years, the Council must review and adopt a Statement of Licensing Policy that details how the Council will undertake its licensing functions. The current Statement of Licensing Policy has been in effect since 7 January 2016 therefore the Council has undertaken a full review. The proposed policy sets out the approach the Council will take when determining applications for new licences, variations and reviews. It also states the Council’s vision for licensing and how the policy integrates with other statutory functions.

The Council believes that well-managed premises are an integral part of a vibrant night-time economy and are often at the centre of village communities, therefore playing an important role in attracting a wide range of people who want to work, visit or live in North Hertfordshire. The Council are equally aware that licensing decisions must seek to balance the wider community benefit of licensed premises against any unreasonable disturbance to local residents and businesses.

The Statement of Licensing Policy is open to public consultation between Monday 20 July 2020 and Friday 9 October 2020.

Members of the public, licensed businesses, town centre management and parish councils have been invited to have their say on the revised licensing policy.

Further details can be found at: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/licensing/licensing-consultations

To assist with the consultation process, all proposed amendments to existing Policy are highlighted in red text.

For more information please contact:

Steve Cobb Licensing Manager 01462 474833 [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS

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New litter campaign poster launches

Parks and green spaces in North Herts have recently seen a heavy increase in visitors, both during and after the strict lockdown period. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of littering in our outdoor spaces.

In response to this increase, from 23 July a new hard-hitting campaign poster is being displayed in our parks and green spaces in a bid to deter littering. The ‘Don’t be a tosser’ poster is inspired by a design from the City of York Council who recently had success with it raising awareness of a local littering problem.

The Communications Team have worked with the Greenspaces Team to launch this poster, and it will be used alongside other anti-litter messages during the coming weeks, as part of a mini campaign against littering.

For more information please contact:

Name: Ann Favell Title: Communications Officer Tel: 01462 474544 Email: [email protected]