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UPDATE ON THE ORDER UNDER SECTION 26 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 TO CREATE AN EXTENSION TO BISHOP’S STORTFORD BRIDLEWAY 008

In December we delivered the excellent news that Herts County Council (HCC) had made an Order on 20 November 2025 to create an extension to Bishop’s Stortford Bridleway 008. This will create a new section of bridleway from Hadham Road continuing north for 170 metres to link with the existing bridleway that extends to Wickham… Continue reading

15th March 2026 / 0 Comments

ST JAMES’ PARK – THORLEY FOOTPATHS 001 and 003

We have shared the frustration of local residents regarding the ongoing ‘temporary’ closures of sections of Thorley Footpaths 001 and 003 due to the construction of the St James’ Park estate. Through our involvement on the St James’ Park Community Forum we have been pressing the developers and County Council to have the two footpaths… Continue reading

12th March 2026 / 0 Comments

New walking / cycling route

Last May, we reported that the ‘Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) had been awarded the contract by Bishop’s Stortford Town Council to design a much needed walking and cycling off-road route linking Grange Paddocks and the Red, White & Blue Country Park. The Feasibility Study has now been completed and prior to a formal… Continue reading

17th February 2026 / 0 Comments

ST JAMES’ PARK LOCAL CENTRE – CONSULTATION 10th – 20th FEBRUARY 2026

St James’ Park is the new community that is currently under construction on the southern fringes of Bishop’s Stortford. The creation of a Local Centre has been part of the plans since inception although it was only last year when more details started to emerge, including plans for a ‘drive thru’ McDonalds restaurant. The initial… Continue reading

9th February 2026 / 0 Comments

BISHOP’S STORTFORD FOOTPATH 061

A new planning application to redevelop the Shell Garage on Stansted Road presents an ideal opportunity to make much needed improvements to BS Footpath 061. The footpath runs alongside the site’s northern boundary and provides a useful traffic free cut through between Stansted Road and Cannons Mill Lane. Unfortunately, it’s not in a good condition,… Continue reading

18th January 2026 / 0 Comments

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