Codicote Parish Council Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Codicote Parish Council
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
The vacancy will be filled by co-option. If you wish to apply, please contact the clerk via email clerk@codicote-pc.gov.uk or by telephone 07754 745830 to confirm your interest. The appropriate paperwork for co-option will then be issued for completion.
Closing Date for application Tuesday 17th February 2026
Haynes Barley Charity
Codicote Parish Council has been asked to post the following concerning the Haynes Barley Charity: –
“My name is Richard Carter and I am the Chairman of the Haynes Barlee Charity based in Clavering.
A small donation is made each year to an apprentice, trainee or student in one of 6 parishes of which Codicote is one. It is Codicote’s turn in 2026. The donation is £10 and the closing date for enquiries is June 2026.
Please would it be possible for your PC to identify a young person in your parish who may benefit from such a small donation .
Any such person could email me for further details.
richardwcarter@btinternet.com
Richard Carter”
Note that this has been posted by the Parish Council for information purposes only. Please do not contact the Parish Council concerning the donation. The charity makes the donation for historic reasons based upon an 18th century legacy.
Hitchin Library – Fraud & Cyber Awareness talks – Friday 27th February 2026
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (B656 HIGH STREET, EDEN RISE AND COWARDS LANE, CODICOTE) (RESTRICTION OF WAITING) ORDER 2025
In order to improve road safety, proposals are being introduced for the enclosed measures and/or restrictions.
A public notice will appear in Welwyn Hatfield Times on 17th December 2025
Copies of the notice will be erected on site by John McGregor tel: 0300 123 4047 or john.mcgregor@hertfordshire.gov.uk.
Attached to this email are the Draft Documents
Please send objections or any other representations to tro.team@hertfordshire.gov.uk by 14th January 2026.
| Kind Regards,
Luke Dunne He / Him
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Codicote Parish Council Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Codicote Parish Council
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
The vacancy will be filled by co-option. If you wish to apply, please contact the clerk via email clerk@codicote-pc.gov.uk or by telephone 07754 745830 to confirm your interest. The appropriate paperwork for co-option will then be issued for completion.
Closing Date for application Friday 14th November 2025
Codicote Parish Council – Fireworks Display
Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Codicote (East) Parish Council
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Councillor Robert Walker, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of
Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a
request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer at the address
below by TEN electors for the said Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise
the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than Tuesday, 23 December, 2025.
Dated Wednesday, 1 October, 2025
Melanie Stimpson
Proper Officer
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Email Address: Elections@north-herts.gov.uk
Codicote Parish Council Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Codicote Parish Council
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
The vacancy will be filled by co-option. If you wish to apply, please contact the clerk via email clerk@codicote-pc.gov.uk or by telephone 07754 745830 to confirm your interest. The appropriate paperwork for co-option will then be issued for completion.
Closing Date for application Friday 19th September 2025
Outline Planning Application – Land On The South Side Of, Cowards Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire
Many residents of the Parish will be aware that an outline planning application has been submitted to North Herts Planning department for the residential development of up to 30 dwellings on land to the south side of Cowards Lane. Further information on the application can be found here: –
The planning application was discussed at the full Council meeting on Tuesday 29th July with many members of the public present. The Parish Council passed a resolution to call-in the application and support the opposition to this application. The Parish Council objections are: –
- This development is not in the Local Plan nor the Neighbourhood Plan and is in the Green Belt. The Neighbourhood Plan says that any infrastructure upgrades should be carried out prior to village expansion including sewerage and electricity supply, both of which are under significant pressure already. Areas of the Riddy are flooded with effluent during heavy rainfall events.
- The approval of the CD1 development by the Local Plan Inspector was contingent upon a “Transport Assessment to consider the cumulative impacts of sites CD1, CD2, CD3 & CD5 on the village centre and minor roads leading to/from Codicote, and secure necessary mitigation or improvement measures”. Cowards Lane is one such minor road: it is very much a country lane and is completely inadequate to handle any increase in traffic. The lane is already subject to width restrictions and is also subject to a 9.5T weight restriction.
- Insufficient justification has been made for the significant loss of Green Belt and for a development on a site which is recognised and documented as having important wildlife habitat and rare species. As such, this development will represent a net loss of biodiversity, something which runs counter to the NHDC policy of 10% net gain in any new development.
- The area provides a local green space for residents to use for exercise and general wellbeing.
- Water retention on site, particularly during the winter period is an issue. It has been noted that the geological survey has been carried out during one of the driest spring and summers on record, with the real concern that normal, wetter, conditions will lead to flooding.
- The primary School cannot cope with extra children as it is full to capacity despite the recent expansion. Children will therefore need to travel out of Codicote for schooling, which adds to the traffic issues highlighted.
- There are still no plans for a Doctors or Dentist surgery, necessitating the use of vehicles to travel for appointments.
The Parish Council encourage residents to comment on this application by Thursday 14th August via the following link: –
