TouchAdeyfield East inwww.adeyeast.co.uk @AdeyEast Welcome to the Spring 2016 We also have an update on the Adeyfield East edition of Adeyfield East inTouch. Hemel Evolution project, as well as You may have noticed we’ve had a details of some exciting community bit of a redesign in an effort to make projects which you can get involved the newsletter a bit more visually with. We hope you find something appealing. We hope you like it! to pique your interest. It’s been a busy couple of months On the rear of this edition we have for the Ward. The biggest news the first in a new series of articles affecting the area is that planning explaining what your Councillors permission has been given to the do for you on a day-to-day basis. In Maylands Gateway project. You can this edition we are explaining how Cllr Graham Adshead find out more about this inside this Dacorum Borough Council uses 07470 477 925 edition of inTouch. your Council Tax money. [email protected] NEW BUS STATION IN HEMEL OPEN TO PASSENGERS A brand new bus interchange in the heart of the town centre has now Cllr William Wyatt-Lowe opened to passengers. 07710 381 323 The interchange is part of the ongoing [email protected] Hemel Evolution project, which will see more than £30 million invested in improving facilities in the town. The bus interchange covers both Service 300 at the new Bus Station Bridge Street and Marlowes, and The first bus to use the new station replaces the old bus station next to was the 05:31 service 320 on its way the market square which is quite a to Adeyfield and beyond. distance from the heart of the town. The ramped area has also had a C/Cllr Andrew Williams The interchange features brand new facelift, with the street furniture 07879 662 924 bus stops with live screens providing being refreshed with new paintwork, [email protected] real time information on buses. and there are also some refurbished In addition the site has seen new planters from Market Square to add pedestrian footpaths, a new zebra more greenery. crossing, improved lighting and Adeyfield-bound services from the landscaping, more free public toilets town centre: 1, 1a, 300, 301 & 320 and a new travel information centre depart from Stop E located outside built next to the Volunteer Centre. the Greggs bakery. Rt Hon Mike Penning MP LOCAL PEOPLE LOCAL ISSUES 01442 251 126 LOCAL CONSERVATIVES @penning4hemel.com inTouch Your Adeyfield East InTouch is paid for through advertising and is delivered free by local Conservative volunteers One of the key drivers of this application was to provide MAYLANDS GATEWAY GETS more retail space given to operators offering products which are not widely available in Hemel such as large PLANNING GO AHEAD furniture products. The proposed Maylands Gateway project has been The emphasis on products not currently available will given planning permission to go ahead. also help to mitigate the impact on retail in the town The project will see over 12,000 sq metres of retail centre which is currently benefiting from a £30 million space, and a further 650 sq meters of restaurants, investment in renovation. built on the old Lucas Aerospace site on the corner of The application was granted planning permission by Maylands Avenue and the A414 dual carriageway. a vote of 8-3 at a meeting of Dacorum’s Development th The plan also provides a new slip road from the dual Control Committee on 17 December. To find out more visit www.dacorum.gov.uk carriageway onto Maylands Avenue, which will allow drivers to bypass the roundabout and ease congestion. Speaking in support of the application, local Councillor Graham Adshead said “Adeyfield is the first area visitors to the town from the M1 see. This scheme will show that Hemel is a thriving town, full of opportunity. We will see hundreds of jobs created for local people, and the site will attract new retailers to Hemel, selling wares you currently have to go out of town to get.” Councillor William Wyatt-Lowe agreed saying “I have talked to many local residents about this, and have found overwhelming support in the area for this project. This will not only provide jobs on the site, but will also help to attract other businesses to Maylands, boosting the local economy further.” Artists Impression of the new Maylands Gateway TOPStitch The High-Class Alterations Service TopStitch are able to meet all your needs by offering a wide range of high quality clothing alterations and dry cleaning services to the public. Phone: 01442 265 009 Email: [email protected] Website: www.topstitchlondon.com 9 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EG If you would like to advertise your local club, event or service in a future inTouch please contact us inTouch USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Dacorum Borough Council 01442 228 000 Dacorum Housing Repairs 0800 018 6050 Stray and Lost Dogs 01442 228 088 Missed Bin Collections 01442 228 000 Hemel Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111 444 Herts County Council 0300 123 4040 Watford General Hospital 01923 244 366 NHS Hertfordshire 111 Herts Police (non-emergency) 101 Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue 01992 507 507 FROM THE ASHES: 10 YEARS ON, BUNCEFIELD REMEMBERED A new Maylands Business Partnership has been formed to mark the 10th anniversary of Buncefield. On the 11th December local businesses, MPs, and councillors were joined by Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to launch the new Partnership, which aims to develop a network of influential local businesses to promote the considerable business assets in Hemel, and encourage more companies to set up in the area. Adeyfield Community Centre Activities Monday Keep Fit 09:30-10:45 Weekly Zumba Gold 11:00-12:45 Weekly Scrabble 14:00-16:00 Weekly Judo 18:30-21:30 Weekly Bingo 18:45-21:15 Weekly Clairvoyance 19:00-21:00 Monthly 1st and Last Mon - Fri Pre-School 08:00-18:00 Term Time Jarman Centre 09:00-15:30 Daily Tuesday Pilates 09:00-11:00 Weekly WOW Diet Plan 10:00-11:00 Weekly DBC Rent Surgery 10:00-12:00 Monthly (1st) Baby Music 10:05-11:00 Weekly Old Time Dancing 13:30-16:00 Weekly Computer Class 14:00-16:00 1(st and last in month) Contemporary Dance 16:45-18:45 Weekly Term Time Wood Turners 19:00-22:30 Monthly (2nd) Table Tennis 19:30-23:00 Seasonal Tue/Wed/Fri Coffee 10:15-11:30 Weekly Thursday Keep Fit 09:00-10:00 Weekly Craft Club 12:45-15:30 Weekly Buszee Bodies 17:00-19:00 Weekly Yoga 19:00-21:00 Weekly Odds n Sods 19:00-21:30 Monthly (1st) Tag Military 19:15-20:15 Weekly Modern Dance 20:30-21:30 Weekly Friday Over 60s 13:30-16:00 Weekly U3A Italian Class 14:00-16:00 Weekly Irish Dance 17:00-18:00 Weekly Country Music 18:00-23:00 Monthly (1st) Saturday Majorettes 09:00-12:00 Weekly Term Time Councillors Surgery 10:00-12:00 Monthly (1st) Sunday Weight Watchers 09:30-11:30 Weekly Church 09:30-12:00 Weekly The hall is available for hire Saturdays and Sundays. 01442 264 173 Advertisers in this publication are not affiliated with the Conservatives. Any views expressed by advertisers are their own and may not reflect those of the Conservative Party or its members. inTouch If you have a comment, issue or concern regarding your local area please contact us using the details overleaf ADEYFIELD EAST CLEAN FOR THE WHAT DO YOUR LOCAL SURGERIES QUEEN COUNCILLORS DO? Do you have a local issue Local residents are tidying we can help you with? their area for Her Majesty. Dacorum Borough Council How does Dacorum th use your Council collects all of the Council If so, we are here for you on On Friday 4 March Adeyfield Tax Money? Tax paid in the Borough and the First Saturday of every Street Champions will be distributes the appropriate month from 10 to 12 at cleaning up the area ahead February is an important amounts to Herts County Adeyfield Community Centre of the Queen’s 90th birthday. month for Dacorum as it Council and the Police on All meetings are held in The event will be taking place is when the Council set your behalf. private and you do not need from 2:30 - 4:00pm around its budget for the coming In terms of the services an appointment. the community. financial year. we provide, Dacorum is If you are unable to make it to one of our surgeries, we are If you would like to be involved However, many residents responsible for things such supplies are available from are not aware of what their as household waste and happy to meet at another time and place convenient for you. Dacorum Borough Council. hard-earned Council Tax the environment, housing, money does. planning and local facilities The first thing you should such as community centres be aware of is that and the Old Town Hall. Dacorum Borough Council Every year all departments only keeps 12% of the total in the Council produce tax you pay each month. In a budget for the coming 2015/16 that works out financial year outlining at £179.83 for a Band D the funds required. The property. The rest is paid budgets must incorporate to Hertfordshire County team salaries, necessary Council, (78%) and the resources and any support Hertfordshire Police (10%).