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Decision details

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

There were two motions submitted in accordance with Standing Order 4.8.12.

 

(A)  Verge and Footway Parking Protection Orders in Letchworth Garden City

 

RESOLVED: That Council:

 

(1)   Ask officers to identify suitable locations where verge and footway protection orders could help prevent damage caused by vehicles mounting and parking on grass verges and pavements and improve accessibility for pedestrians in North Hertfordshire.

 

(2)   Request that North Hertfordshire District Council, working with Hertfordshire County Council bring forward proposals for the introduction of verge and footway protection orders through the Traffic Regulation Order process in appropriate locations within Letchworth Garden City and other communities across North Hertfordshire, with the flexibility to include multiple streets where verge damage is occurring.

 

(3)   Ensure that any proposals are subject to appropriate consultation with residents. To report back to Members with proposals for implementation.

 

(B)  Protection of North Herts Chalk Streams

 

RESOLVED: That Council:

 

(1)   Instruct the Executive Member for Place to write to MPs Pippa Heylings and Chris Hinchliff expressing the Council’s support for the Bill to make all UK chalk streams a serial UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

 

(2)   Ensure the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project checklist with the two amendments shown is adopted and applied throughout the preparation of the Council’s new Local Plan.

 

(3)   Ensure that the Council as LPA places the highest possible priority on the protection and conservation of the District’s chalk streams, taking appropriate measures to safeguard their ecological integrity and the quality and quantity of their water, including the imposition of planning conditions as necessary.

Publication date: 27/04/2026

Date of decision: 23/04/2026

Decided at meeting: 23/04/2026 - Council

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