News items September 2007

Safeguarding Hitchin's Heritage

Local concerns about the the need for improvements in council services to Hitchin will be the subject of a meeting at North Herts District Council this week. On Tuesday 11th September our chairman David Howlett on behalf of Hitchin Historical Society, together with representatives from community groups The Hitchin Society, Hitchin Forum and Keep Hitchin Special, will be meeting the whole Council Cabinet and senior officials to discuss the issues.

The groups initiated the meeting in April in a letter to the Chief Executive in which they highlighted our concerns. We are keen to impress on the Council that Hitchin is unique and its people should be participating in the Council’s decisions regarding Hitchin.

A group spokesman said, “This is a unique opportunity as it is the first time all these community groups have pulled together and approached the council about such fundamental Hitchin issues. It’s a very positive approach and we’re optimistic about working together with the council to improve things in Hitchin.”

This page updated 8th September 2007