Dacorum Council

Don’t miss our exciting 30‑minute detective workshop for ages 7+, just £5 per person. The village Bake Off has taken a shocking turn… the reigning champion has been found dead in the judging tent! Think you can crack the case? 🕵️‍♀️ 👉 Sign up now: orlo.uk/ticketsource_F…

Our Clean, Safe and Green team will be litter‑picking the A41 verges from 23 March for seven working days. Sections of the left lane will be closed during the operation. This coincides with the Great British Spring Clean. Find out more: orlo.uk/0F3xl

To read the full proposals in detail, visit orlo.uk/r7QgB and then take the survey at orlo.uk/s5UxK

Have your say on proposals to replace county and district/borough councils in Hertfordshire with two, three or four unitary authorities take the survey at orlo.uk/2ieMN The consultation closes on Thursday 26 March

On Friday 6 March, we hosted the Pride of Dacorum Awards at Pendley Manor Hotel, where ten awardees were recognised for their contributions to the community. Thank you to our event sponsor, CARDO Group. Read the full press release here: orlo.uk/27eL8

Find out more and take part here: orlo.uk/p8aQR

We’ve begun a Community Governance Review to look at how local parish governance is arranged across Dacorum. The review focuses on the unparished areas of Hemel Hempstead, which currently do not have a parish or town council. Share your views by 1 May 2026 (link in comments).

The Great British Spring Clean starts today!🌸 The campaign aims to encourage as many people as possible from across the UK to hit the streets and clean up their local communities Visit our Community Litter Picks page to find out more: orlo.uk/rXh8o 📷Tring Tidy Team

Upgrades to the two MUGAs at Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre are now complete. New surfaces, fencing and lighting are in place, and the pitches are open for community use. 🏀🎾 Find out more: orlo.uk/ZhYzG

Have your say on the Hemel Garden Communities Draft SPDs. Consultation open until 19 March 2026. View the documents & submit comments: orlo.uk/Xe0ZF More info: orlo.uk/QgpTm

It’s almost time to join the Great British Clean!🌼 From 13 to 29 March, we're encouraging as many people as possible from across Dacorum to hit the streets and help clean up our local community. Visit our Community Litter Picks page to find out more: orlo.uk/VVoDN

🌼 Covid‑19 Day of Reflection 🌼 Today is an opportunity to remember those we lost during the pandemic and to honour the kindness and tireless work shown throughout our community. Our Covid-19 Memorial Garden in Gadebridge Park, offers a space to reflect.

Council Tax bills for the new financial year are being delivered now. If you have opted in to paperless billing, you can check your payments through MyDacorum. If you already have a Direct Debit, there is nothing further for you to do. Find out more: orlo.uk/gD1xF

Sign up to MyDacorum today to: ·         View Council Tax and rent statements ·         Set bin collection reminders ·         Purchase garden waste subscriptions ·         Pay bills and report issues ·         Request services Sign up here: orlo.uk/uiAk5

Renting is changing under the Renters' Rights Act. If you're a private landlord, these changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. Read the guidance at orlo.uk/ib9Hs

Join the Great British Spring Clean from 13 to 29 March!🍃 We're encouraging as many people as possible from across Dacorum to hit the streets and help clean up our local community. Visit our Community Litter Picks page to find out more:orlo.uk/iOABY

Looking for something to do this weekend? Dacorum has a range of local markets with fantastic traders, fresh produce, unique crafts and a great community atmosphere. Here’s what’s on: 🛍️ Berkhamsted Market 🧺 Saunders Market 🎉 Hemel Old Town Market

As part of the BBC’s in-depth look into waste and recycling, Three Counties Radio invited our Refuse Collector, Luke Farrenden to talk about what a regular day is like when out on his collection rounds, serving the residents of Dacorum Listen from 1:49:00 orlo.uk/qKk1W

Have your say on proposals to replace county and district/borough councils in Hertfordshire with two, three or four unitary authorities To read the full proposals, visit orlo.uk/L7qFr and then take the survey at orlo.uk/PZwPL Closing date: 26 March

Show Me The Money – Business Finance Workshop Join 'Show Me The Money', hosted by Hertsmere and Dacorum Borough Councils — designed to help you understand what funding is available and how to access it. 👉 Find out more and book your place: orlo.uk/157gr