Did you know Walford is actually in Hertsmere? Well, sort of! As EastEnders kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to have the iconic soap filmed right here at BBC Studios in Borehamwood. Our very own Council Leader, Jeremy Newmark, caught up with Executive

Hertsmere Labour It’s always good to pop in on Hertsmere’s only neighbourhood where none of the residents are registered to vote…

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough. Following the Government’s changes to national planning policy, we are taking decisive action to ensure our Local Plan delivers the homes, jobs, and infrastructure our

It was great to spend some time with a talented bunch of Elstree Screen Arts Academy students at Elstree Studios working on a special project for the centenary of our council owned studios. The Academy is a key part of the skills and training agenda that is so vital to the sector

Labour is delivering for working people in Hertsmere. A huge boost to the minimum wage, and better rights on sick pay and banning exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire. Change has begun!

We are delighted to announce our full slate of candidates in Hertsmere ahead of this May's county council elections. hertslabour.org.uk/2025/03/28/vot…

As a father, watching Adolescence with my teenage son and daughter hit home hard. We all need to be having these conversations more. I've backed Netflix's plan to show the series for free in schools across the country, so as many young people as possible can see it.

Lovely to have been able to join our valued friends and partners from Borehamwood Islamic Society at Borehamwood Mosque and a real privilege to address the community at Jummah prayers today.

Cllr Newmark acknowledged concerns & pledged explore potential solutions, he said: "We need to ensure that all voices are heard and that decisions made genuinely reflect the interests and well-being of Potters Bar whtimes.co.uk/news/25195106.…

We need to bring the dream of homeownership back in reach for families across Hertsmere. That’s why Labour is building 1.5m homes across the country - including right here in Hertsmere. Turning Britain around will take time - but change has begun

A threat to put the Hertsmere Planning Committee into special measures for a handful of historic appeal decisions has been removed, thanks to exceptional circumstances and the Council’s actions taken to improve performance. Nik Oakley Full story 👇🏻 hertslabour.org.uk/2025/06/06/her…. .

My comments on the Chancellor's new £39bn Affordable Homes Programme announced in today's spending review: lgcplus.com/services/housi…

Peabody are selling social homes in Potters Bar to the highest bidder. I’m calling on them to stop the sales & work with Hertsmere Council to keep these homes in public use. Anything less is a betrayal of their social purpose. #SocialHousing #PottersBar

Cllr Chris Myers has published an open letter calling on Peabody Housing Association to immediately stop selling social housing in Potters Bar Full story👇 hertslabour.org.uk/2025/08/15/lab…

🚨 Peabody are selling off social homes in Potters Bar to the highest bidder 🚨 These could house families I work with right now — a young mum & kids in overcrowding, a disabled resident who needs a bungalow. They must stop the sell-off & keep these homes in social use.

Just dropped: A free extract from The Starmer Symptom, with insights by Garland, Clive Lewis MP , Dorling, Wainwright & more. Grab the full book for £11.89 (was £16.99) using code STARMER 30 via Pluto Books. Read & download now → labourforelectoralreform.org.uk/2053-2/ #ElectoralReform #LCER

Local transport in Hertfordshire could soon receive a significant uplift thanks to a government-led investment in the newly established Local Transport Grant (LTG). Full story👇 hertslabour.org.uk/2025/09/02/104…