DOCSLIB.ORG

Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Berkhamsted and Tring Transport Strategy A supporting document to Dacorum Local Plan 2018-2036 Dacorum Borough Council Project reference: 60630571 Project number: 60630571 22 April 2020 Dacorum Borough Council Supporting Local Plan 2020-2038 Draft for Local Plan Public Consultation - November 2020 Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Project reference: 60630571 Quality information Prepared by Checked by Verified by Approved by L. Cornwell R. Sharma S. Barnes SP. Willison J. Winkler M. Freua P. Wilcock C. Durbin J. Hayat P. Rodriguez B. Hicks D. Wang AECOM AECOM AECOM AECOM Revision History Revision Revision date Details Authorized Rev 1 06/10/20 Draft Revision 1 SPW – responding to Dacorum Borough Council comments Rev 2 12/10/20 Draft Revision 2 SPW – responding to Hertfordshire County Council comments Prepared for: Dacorum Borough Council In conjunction with Hertfordshire County Council Prepared by: AECOM AECOM House 63-77 Victoria Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3ER United Kingdom T: +44(0)1727 535000 aecom.com © 2020 AECOM Limited. All Rights Reserved. Prepared for: Dacorum Borough Council by AECOM AECOM Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Project reference: 60630571 Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 7 2. Methodology ................................................................................ 12 3. Evidence Summary ...................................................................... 18 4. Objectives .................................................................................... 63 5. Key Challenges ........................................................................... 71 6. Proposed Interventions .............................................................. 101 7. Costs, Delivery and Funding ...................................................... 135 8. Conclusion ................................................................................. 145 Appendices Appendix A – Challenge Audits – Berkhamsted Appendix B – Challenge Audits – Tring Appendix C – Intervention Proforma – Berkhamsted Appendix D – Intervention Proforma – Tring Appendix E – Intervention Proforma – Wider Area Appendix F – Intervention Assessment Framework Appendix G – Intervention Cost Estimates Breakdown Figures Figure 1-1 - Berkhamsted, Tring and the surrounding area .................................................................... 8 Figure 2-1: Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Staged Approach ........................... 12 Figure 2-2: Example of an Interaction ................................................................................................... 13 Figure 2-3: Hertfordshire Place and Movement Assessment matrix..................................................... 15 Figure 3-1: Map of Berkhamsted .......................................................................................................... 20 Figure 3-2: Map of Tring ........................................................................................................................ 21 Figure 3-3: Bus routes in Berkhamsted ................................................................................................ 24 Figure 3-4: Bus routes in Tring .............................................................................................................. 24 Figure 3-5: Public Rights of Way in Berkhamsted ................................................................................ 25 Figure 3-6: Cycle network in Berkhamsted ........................................................................................... 25 Figure 3-7: Public Rights of Way in Tring .............................................................................................. 26 Figure 3-8: Cycle network in Tring ........................................................................................................ 26 Figure 3-9: Faster (Purple) and Quieter (Green) most used cycle routes across Berkhamsted .......... 27 Figure 3-10: Faster (Purple) and Quieter (Green) most used cycle routes across Tring and surrounding area ................................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 3-11: Berkhamsted Town Centre Accessibility by Bus ............................................................... 29 Figure 3-12: Berkhamsted Town Centre Accessibility by Cycle ............................................................ 29 Figure 3-13: Berkhamsted Town Centre Accessibility on Foot ............................................................. 30 Figure 3-14: Tring Station Accessibility by Bus ..................................................................................... 31 Figure 3-15: Tring Station Accessibility by Cycle .................................................................................. 31 Figure 3-16: Tring Town Centre Accessibility on Foot ........................................................................... 32 Figure 3-17: Berkhamsted MSOAs ....................................................................................................... 35 Figure 3-18: Tring MSOAs .................................................................................................................... 35 Prepared for: Dacorum Borough Council by AECOM AECOM Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Project reference: 60630571 Figure 3-19: Journey to Work patterns from Berkhamsted ................................................................... 36 Figure 3-20: Journey to Work patterns from Tring ................................................................................ 37 Figure 3-21: Location of schools in Berkhamsted ................................................................................. 38 Figure 3-22: Location of schools in Tring .............................................................................................. 38 Figure 3-23: Berkhamsted Place and Movement Assessment ............................................................. 41 Figure 3-24: Tring Place and Movement Assessment .......................................................................... 42 Figure 3-25: Environmental designations ............................................................................................. 44 Figure 3-26: Flood zones ...................................................................................................................... 45 Figure 3-27: Strategic growth sites in Berkhamsted ............................................................................. 46 Figure 3-28: Strategic growth sites in Tring .......................................................................................... 48 Figure 3-29: Interaction B1 - South-east Berkhamsted to Town Centre and Berkhamsted Station ..... 50 Figure 3-30: Interaction B2 - South-west Berkhamsted to Town Centre and Berkhamsted Station ..... 51 Figure 3-31: Interaction B3 - South-east Berkhamsted to Billet Lane Industrial Estate; Town Centre and Berkhamsted Station to Billet Lane Industrial Estate ..................................................................... 52 Figure 3-32: Interaction B4 - South-west Berkhamsted to Billet Lane Industrial Estate ....................... 54 Figure 3-33: Interaction T1 - East Tring to Tring Station ....................................................................... 55 Figure 3-34: Interaction 2 - West Tring to Town Centre to Tring Station ............................................... 56 Figure 3-35: Interaction T3 - East Tring to Town Centre ....................................................................... 57 Figure 3-36: Interaction T4 - East Tring to Icknield Way Industrial Estate ............................................ 58 Figure 3-37: Interaction T5 - LA5 Development to Icknield Way Industrial Estate ............................... 59 Figure 3-38: Interaction T6 - Tring Station to Icknield Way Industrial Estate ........................................ 60 Figure 4-1: LTP Objectives .................................................................................................................... 65 Figure 4-2: Common Themes extracted from the Local Plan and LTP relevant to the Sustainable Transport Study ..................................................................................................................................... 65 Figure 4-3: Berkhamsted and Tring Sustainable Transport Study Objectives ...................................... 66 Figure 5-1: Map of area included in Interaction B1 ............................................................................... 73 Figure 5-2: On-street cycleway on London Road (A4251) ................................................................... 74 Figure 5-3: Pavement parking on London Road (A4251) ..................................................................... 74 Figure 5-4: Road signs on footway on Station Road ............................................................................ 75 Figure 5-5: Map of area included in Interaction B2 ............................................................................... 76 Figure 5-6: Cyclist on footway on the A4251 between Kitsbury Road and St John’s Well Lane .......... 77 Figure 5-7: Pavement parking on Cross Oak Road .............................................................................. 77 Figure 5-8: Speed radar
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 3 the Spinney Berkhamsted Hertfordshire
    3 The Spinney Berkhamsted Hertfordshire Internal Page 4 Pic Inset LifestyleA detached benefit 5 bedroom pull out statementhome in an can attractive go to two cul- orde-sac three in lines. Berkhamsted. 5XXX3 5 X FirstThe Spinney paragraph, is located editorial just style, 2 miles short, from considered the centre headlineof the historic benefitsmarket town of living of Berkhamsted here. One or and two issentences surrounded that by convey attractive what youChilterns would countryside. say in person. SecondBerkhamsted paragraph, offers additional excellent detailsshopping, of note leisure about and the educational property.facilities, Wordingalong with to aadd mainline value andrailway support giving image access selection. to London TemEuston. volum The is A41 solor is closebysi aliquation and offersrempore access puditiunto to both qui the utatis M1 and adit,M25. animporepro experit et dolupta ssuntio mos apieturere ommosti squiati busdaecus cus dolorporum volutem Accessed via a light and bright entrance hallway with oak flooring, stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to all the principal reception rooms. To the front of the house lies an office which is fitted with a range of built-in shelves and cupboards. To the rear of the house is the lovely drawing room with a large window overlookingFirst paragraph, the rear editorial garden style, and doorsshort, openingconsidered to the headline benefits of living here. One or two sentences that convey what conservatory and the formal dining room. From the dining room, you would say in person. double doors open to the rear terrace. The kitchen/breakfast Secondroom is theparagraph, heart of additionalthis family details home andof note is fully about equipped the with a property.modern range Wording of eye to add and valuebase andlevel support units with image Oak selection.worktops, a rangeTem volum of integrated is solor siappliances aliquation andrempore a central puditiunto island withqui utatis granite worktopadit, animporepro and breakfast experit bar et seating.
    [Show full text]
  • Bush Farm Epping Green • Hertford • Sg13 8Nb
    BUSH FARM EPPING GREEN • HERTFORD • SG13 8NB BUSH FARM EPPING GREEN • HERTFORD • SG13 8NB An exceptions family home with views of rolling countryside, set in 13 acres Ground Floor: Reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, w/c. First Floor: Master suite, 2 further en-suite bedrooms. Second Floor: 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom, media room. Studio: Sitting room, open plan kitchen, bedroom area, bathroom. Secondary accommodation: Sitting room, kitchen, en-suite shower room, double bedroom and separate shower room. Leisure complex: Heated swimming pool, gym, changing room, shower room, w/c, boiler room. Outbuildings: Garage with 4 up and over doors and space for at least 6 cars. Barn, large basement for storage. About 13 Acres SAVILLS HARPENDEN SAVILLS BISHOP’S SAVILLS COUNTRY 2 Station Road STORTFORD DEPARTMENT Harpenden AL5 4SD Chequers, 19 North St, 33 Margaret Street, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2LD London W1G 0JD [email protected] 01582 465 002 [email protected] [email protected] 01279 756 801 020 7075 2806 [email protected] 020 7016 3713 Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text DESCRIPTION SITUATION Bush Farm is set in a wonderful semi rural location with stunning views across its Bush Farm is located on the edge of the pretty hilltop village of Little Berkhamsted own land and rolling countryside. The main house which is in excess of 5500 sq. about twenty five miles north of central London and five miles south west of the offers well balanced accommodation, recently renovated throughout.
    [Show full text]
  • Sustainable Development Strategy Appendix 3 and 4
    Appendix 3: Proposed Village Envelope Maps VB/1 Garden Scene Nursery, Hermes and The New Bungalow VB/2 22 and 23 College Close VB/3 Linnins Pond VB/4 Rear garden at 25 Cheddington Road VB/5 Land rear of 16 to Pembroke Cottage, Tring Road, Long Marston Appendix 4: Transport Proposals Maps T/1 Existing bus interchange facilities including taxi rank (Hemel Hempstead) T/2 Replacement bus interchange facilities including taxi rank (Hemel Hempstead) T/3 Hemel Hempstead Railway Station (Hemel Hempstead) T/4 Apsley Railway Station (Hemel Hempstead) T/5 Bus garage, Whiteleaf Road (Hemel Hempstead) T/6 Featherbed Lane and related junctions (Hemel Hempstead) T/7 B481 Redbourn Road (Hemel Hempstead) T/8 Junction of Bedmond Road and Leverstock Green Road (Hemel Hempstead) T/9 A4146 Leighton Buzzard Road (Hemel Hempstead) T/10 New junction and highway works associated with development at LA1 (Hemel Hempstead) T/11 New junction and highway works associated with development at LA2 (Hemel Hempstead) T/12 New junction and highway works associated with development at LA3 (Hemel Hempstead) T/13 Cycle route through Two Waters, Apsley and Nash Mills (Hemel Hempstead) T/14 Footpath network in Two Waters and Apsley (Hemel Hempstead) T/15 Cycle routes for London Road with Station Road (Hemel Hempstead) T/16 Berkhamsted Railway Station T/17 Kingshill Way and Shootersway with reference to Sites SS1 and LA4 (Berkhamsted) T/18 High Street Corridor (Berkhamsted) T/19 Lower Kings Road Public Car Park (Berkhamsted) T/20 Tring Railway Station T/21 New junction and highway works associated with development at LA5 (Tring) T/22 Tring Station to Pitstone T/23 New junction and highway works associated with development at LA6 (Bovingdon) .
    [Show full text]
  • Tring Team Parish Profile for Part Time Team Vicar 2016
    Tring Team Parish Profile for part time Team Vicar 2016 Tring Team Parish General Information Summary The Tring Team Parish consists of five churches on the edge of the Chilterns. Tring itself is a market town of 14,000 with the church of St Peter and St Paul, and there are four village churches: All Saints, Long Marston; St Cross, Wilstone; St Mary’s, Puttenham; and St John the Baptist, Aldbury, all of which have a modern liberal outlook, but worship in a wide range of styles. As a parish we have been working with Tring School over a number of years as a central part of our mission. The school has 1,500 students of whom very few come from a worshipping background. This puts us in an interesting place where there is genuine crossover between the church and the secular world, with new insights and challenges coming from this dynamic. This is central to our mission and we are working out how to engage with new families whilst keeping faith with those who have grown up in the church. We are located in the Chilterns in an area of outstanding natural beauty, where Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire meet as the Chiltern Hills merge into the Vale of Aylesbury. The A41 links to the M25 eleven minutes away and the frequent train service Tring Station to Euston making the area a very successful and extremely buoyant residential location. There is much encouraging activity happening in our churches and many things to celebrate. We have some huge congregations across the Team (c6,500 attending all Christmas services, 800+ people in our
    [Show full text]
  • Agenda, Town Planning Committee 12
    BERKHAMSTED TOWN COUNCIL 01442 800146 2nd Floor [email protected] Civic Centre 161 High Street www.berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk Berkhamsted Herts HP4 3HD 06 July 2021 SUMMONS Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Town Planning Committee in the Main Hall, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Berkhamsted on Monday 12 July 2021 at 7.30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to transact the business set out in the agenda below and you are hereby summoned to attend. Mrs J Harley Deputy Town Clerk MEMBERS: Councillors: P White – Chair G Stevens – Vice Chair A Armytage G Corry P de Hoest P Fisher J Jones SUBSTITUTES: Councillors: R Freedman M Hardinge N Woolner Members of the public are invited to attend all meetings of the Town Council. ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK AND COMPLY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES. Anyone wishing to attend this Town Planning meeting should contact the Deputy Town Clerk to register attendance. Email [email protected] and confirm your name, your address in Berkhamsted and details of any items on the agenda you wish to speak about. The cut off point for requests to join the meeting is midday on the 12 July 2021. Alternatively, if you wish to comment on an item on this agenda by email, please do so by emailing [email protected] by midday on the 12 July 2021.Email comments will be passed to the Town Planning Committee ahead of the meeting and discussed during the meeting. 1 | Town Planning Agenda 12 July 2021 AGENDA TP 96/21 To receive Apologies for Absence TP 97/21 To receive Declarations of Interest regarding items on the agenda.
    [Show full text]
  • DAPLYN 2012 - 01/12/2012 Results - SESSION 1 WARM up 19:00
    Herts ASA Daplyn Meet - Organization License HY-TEK's MEET MANAGER 4.0 - 22:45 PM 01/12/2012 Page 1 DAPLYN 2012 - 01/12/2012 Results - SESSION 1 WARM UP 19:00 Event 1 Girls 100 SC Meter IM Name Age Team Seed Time Finals Time 1 Hoddesdon A. Hoddesdon A NT 1:15.00 2 Harpenden A. Harpenden A NT 1:15.88 *3 Stevenage Black. Stevenage Black NT 1:16.72 *3 Cheshunt A. Cheshunt A NT 1:16.72 5 Berkhamstead SP Ctr Green. Berkhamstead SP Ctr Green NT 1:17.87 6 Watford A. Watford A NT 1:18.50 7 Potters Bar Blue. Potters Bar Blue NT 1:22.07 8 Watford B. Watford B NT 1:22.96 9 Berkhamstead SP Ctr Black. Berkhamstead SP Ctr Black NT 1:23.93 10 Hertford Sc. Hertford SC NT 1:25.50 11 Harpenden B. Harpenden B NT 1:26.50 12 Tring Black Tring Black NT 1:27.78 13 Potters Bar Jade. Potters Bar Jade NT 1:29.70 14 Tring Yellow Tring Yellow NT 1:31.35 Event 2 Boys 100 SC Meter IM Name Age Team Seed Time Finals Time 1 Watford A Watford A NT 1:09.59 2 Cheshunt A Cheshunt A NT 1:11.09 3 Hoddesdon A Hoddesdon A NT 1:11.50 4 Stevenage Black Stevenage Black NT 1:15.19 5 Potters Bar Blue Potters Bar Blue NT 1:18.19 6 Harpenden A Harpenden A NT 1:18.66 7 Berkhamstead SP Ctr Green Berkhamstead SP Ctr Green NT 1:19.56 8 Tring SC Tring NT 1:22.94 9 Berkhamstead SP Ctr Black Berkhamstead SP Ctr Black NT 1:23.52 10 Harpenden B Harpenden B NT 1:24.62 11 Watford B Watford B NT 1:25.44 12 Potters Bar Jade Potters Bar Jade NT 1:25.87 Event 3 Girls 50 SC Meter Backstroke Name Age Team Seed Time Finals Time 1 Stevenage Black.
    [Show full text]
  • Bishops Stortford – Walking and Cycling Strategy
    Bishop’s Stortford Town Council The Old Monastery, Windhill Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND LOCALISM AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Localism and Strategy Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop’s Stortford on Monday 5 March 2018, at 7.30 pm, for the purpose of transacting the business set out in the Agenda below and Committee members are hereby summoned to attend. J Parker Chief Executive Officer 26 February 2018 Members of the Press and Public are invited to attend this meeting MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE Cllr Mrs Baptista, Cllr Jones, Cllr Page, Cllr Stainsby, Cllr Ward-Booth (Chairman), Cllr Woodward (ex-officio) A G E N D A 1. RECORDING OF MEETING To establish whether it is the intention of any person present to record the meeting. 2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive Members’ apologies for absence 3. DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST To receive Members’ Declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests (as defined by the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012) where those interests a. have not already been entered into the register and b. relate to a matter to be considered To NOTE that interests so declared must be formally notified to The Chief Executive Officer of Bishop’s Stortford Town Council and the monitoring officer at East Hertfordshire District Council within 28 days. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION To receive representation from members of the public concerning items included on the Agenda 5. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2017 To receive the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2017 6.
    [Show full text]
  • Thorpe, Chivery, St.Leonards, Nr. Tring, HP23 6LE Ress
    Thorpe, Chivery, St.Leonards, Nr. Tring, HP23 6LE ress Kitchen/Dining/Family Room Thorpe, Chivery, St. Leonards Nr.Tring, HP23 6LE Detached four bedroom cottage having been completely refurbished over recent years, situated in a lovely semi-rural location with a good size secluded garden. Offers in the region of £695,000 The Property shingle driveway which provides off street parking the Tring road. Follow this road out of Wendover for several vehicles. To the rear, the garden enjoys and through Halton after climbing the hill and This property was built about 100 years ago as two a high degree of seclusion and a sunny, southerly passing the layby on the left take the turning on the cottages, but many years ago it was converted into aspect. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with right which passes the golf course. This road leads one property. In recent years the property has hedge borders. after about 3 miles into Chivery and St.Leonards undergone complete modernisation including re- where the property will be found on the right hand configuring the accommodation to provide a Location side as indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board.. spacious family home which now combines character with all the benefits of modern day living. The property is in a rural setting in a village high in Viewings Strictly by appointment only. The property enjoys an enviable location in the the Chilterns on the Bucks/Herts borders with lovely heart of the Chilterns in an area of Outstanding walks and rural pubs. The local towns of Chesham, Mortgage Contact your local Tim Russ & Natural Beauty and in the Green Belt.
    [Show full text]
  • Land for Sale in Tring, Hertfordshire Land on West Leith, Tring, HP23 6JJ
    v1.0 01582 788878 www.vantageland.co.uk Land for sale in Tring, Hertfordshire Land on West Leith, Tring, HP23 6JJ Grazing land for sale well situated close to Berkhamsted, Aylesbury, London and the A41 A desirable opportunity to purchase a self-enclosed parcel of attractive pasture land within the London commuter belt. Totalling just over 7 acres, the land is for sale as a whole or in just 3 lots and is suitable for a variety of amenity, recreational or other uses (STPP). Each lot has been marked out by a professional surveyor and has been fenced. The site enjoys extensive road frontage and benefits from excellent access via a secure double-gated entrance that is set back from the road. The land is situated on the southern edge of Tring, just a 15 minute walk from its bustling High Street which offers an extensive mix of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. It is also superbly located for road and rail links into London. House prices in Tring are 69% above the national average reflecting the desirability of the area as a place to live and own property – including land. Indeed, the local council states that land for “small-scale ‘hobby farming’ and the demand for horse paddocks and ménages is on the increase, particularly on the urban fringe”. POSTCODE OF NEAREST PROPERTY: HP23 6JJ © COLLINS BARTHOLOMEW 2003 Travel & Transport The land lies in the historic market town of Tring in west Hertfordshire, on the border with 0.8 miles to the A41 Buckinghamshire. Its pretty Victorian High Street 2.5 miles to Tring Train Station * offers an extensive mix of independently run 11.2 miles to the M1 (junction 8) shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
    [Show full text]
  • West of Tring Hertfordshire (Local Allocation 5)
    Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT STAGE 1: DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT: LAND AT ICKNIELD WAY WEST OF TRING HERTFORDSHIRE (LOCAL ALLOCATION 5) NGR: SP 9099 1126 on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council Jonathan Hunn BA PhD FSA MIfA July 2013 ASC: 1605/DHI/LA5 Letchworth House Chesney Wold, Bleak Hall Milton Keynes MK6 1NE Tel: 01908 608989 Fax: 01908 605700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.archaeological-services.co.uk Icknield Way, Tring West, Hertfordshire Desk-based Assessment 1605/DHI Site Data ASC site code: DHI Project no: 1605 OASIS ref: n/a Event/Accession no: n/a County: Hertfordshire Village/Town: Tring Civil Parish: Tring NGR (to 8 figs): SP 9099 1126 Extent of site: 9.7 + 8.3ha (44.5 acres) Present use: Primary area is pasture; secondary area is arable Planning proposal: Housing development Local Planning Authority: Dacorum Borough Council Planning application ref/date: Pre-planning Date of assessment: May 18th 2013 Client: Dacorum Borough Council Civic Centre Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1HH Contact name: Mike Emett (CALA Homes) Internal Quality Check Primary Author: Jonathan Hunn Date: 18th May 2013 Revisions: David Fell Date: 04 July 2013 Edited/Checked By: Date: 11th June 2013 © Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd No part of this document is to be copied in any way without prior written consent. Every effort is made to provide detailed and accurate information. However, Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd cannot be held responsible for errors or inaccuracies within this report. © Ordnance Survey maps reproduced with the sanction of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
    [Show full text]
  • Dacorum Borough Council
    case study Rocket® Dacorum Borough Council Finding and Capturing the Golden Thread Dacorum is an area of 212 square kilometers situated in West Hertfordshire that includes the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, the villages of Bovingdon, Kings Langley, and Markyate, and 12 smaller settlements. 50% of the area is Green Belt and around 18% of the borough’s 60,000 homes are owned by the council. The Council is improving in key priority areas, and the overall rate of improvement is above average compared with other District Councils. Situation The challenge for the borough’s business improvement team was to be able to show the Dacorum community and council members that that their priorities were being met, and to demonstrate to auditors that the organization was managing its business and performance eectively. One of the biggest diculties was to show the linkages between the top-level priorities and the everyday activities of the council. This is commonly alluded to by the Audit Commission as “The Golden Thread.” In order to improve and move to a Portfolio Management approach, where all projects and programs clearly contribute to the Council’s strategic priorities, Dacorum Borough Council had to be able to demonstrate the golden thread process, which included: • setting clear priorities – what we all have to achieve • citizen needs – what our communities need and expect from us • sound nancial control – spending resources wisely and forecasting for the future • improving service delivery – better value for money for citizens • sta engagement and development – ensuring sta have the right skills and opportunities • tracking our progress – celebrating success and reacting quickly where necessary Solution One of the key outcomes to be delivered from this appointment was to improve performance planning and management.
    [Show full text]
  • Oak House Nettleden Road, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire Oak House Nettleden Road, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire Hp4 1Pe
    OAK HOUSE Nettleden Road, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire OAK HOUSE nettleden road, little gaddesden, hertfordshire hp4 1pe An exceptional new Georgian style country house in grounds approaching an acre and set towards the edge of this most sought after Hertfordshire village within the Chilterns Accommodation Reception hall ® Sitting room ® Kitchen/breakfast room Orangery/Dining room ® Family room Study ® Cloakroom ® Utility room Master bedroom suite with fitted dressing room and en suite bath and shower room ® 2 further first floor double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and respective en suite shower rooms 2 second floor double bedrooms and separate bath and shower room Landscaped parterre front garden ® Lawned rear garden with extensive stone sun terrace Planning consent for brick and timber triple garage (1 open bay) Approx. 0.926 acres SAP Rating B Savills Harpenden [email protected] 01582 465000 SpecifIcation INTERNALS • Traditional Georgian style fireplace to lounge, with Limestone surround & hearth (remote controlled). • Contemporary designed wall mounted fireplace to dining room (remote controlled). • Walnut & white bespoke Georgian style staircase over 2 floors. • Oversized solid white Georgian style detailed doors, glass & chrome furniture. • Oversized skirting, architrave and traditional plinth blocks to ground and first floors. • Deep hand-made Georgian style coving to ground and first floors. • Wide plank limed ‘oak’ designed flooring throughout the ground floor. • Fitted wardrobes with fitted lighting. • Large eaves storage cupboards to second floor bedrooms. • ‘Little Green - National Trust’ paint colours used throughout. KITCHEN • Hand-made bespoke kitchen with Corian deep double profile worktops. • Main ceramic twin Belfast sink. • Quooker hot tap. • Samsung American fridge/freezer and second under counter fridge.
    [Show full text]