Dacorum Council

All Annual Electoral Canvass emails have now been sent. If you've received one, please respond by 24 July to avoid a reminder letter. Haven't had an email? Don’t worry – a letter will be sent soon. orlo.uk/8KR0d

🎥 Armed Forces Day Highlights 🇬🇧 What an incredible day, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Armed Forces Day celebrations and helped make the event such a success. Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the day in this short highlights video.

Annual Electoral Canvass 2026 starts today. If we have your email address, look out for your canvass form and respond online. Check your details and make sure everyone eligible at your address is included. No email? We'll write to you next month. orlo.uk/zHuaY

Hemel is running to become the next UK Town of Culture 2028!   See our town’s digital postcard and others from across the country on the official competition map: orlo.uk/Oo2dY #UKTownofCulture @DCMS

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Dacorum Armed Forces Day event at Gadebridge Park, on Saturday. 👏 Thank you to our sponsors: Cardo Group, MASCO Facilities Management, Sureserve and Taylor Wimpey 📸 Photos from the day: orlo.uk/r9bbg

☀️ Armed Forces Day – Important Info 🇬🇧 With very warm weather forecast, please come prepared and remember to bring sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat or cap and plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. See you there 😊

Planning documents for Hemel Garden Communities have been adopted with St Albans City & District Council — shaping sustainable neighbourhoods and long-term community assets. Find out more: orlo.uk/Zqwmq

Huge congratulations to The Old Town Hall, who have been awarded Muddy Stilettos Best Arts, Culture and Theatre Venue 2026 for Beds & Herts. If you’d like to see what’s coming up, you can explore their full programme here: orlo.uk/p5Vh4

Apsley and Corner Hall ward by-election results: Congratulations to Hugo James Hardy (Liberal Democrats) who has been duly elected as a Borough Councillor. The turnout was 30.78%. For the breakdown of results please visit orlo.uk/ForEV

By-Elections in Apsley and Corner Hall ward are taking place today If you live in this ward, it's your chance to vote! Voting in person? Don’t forget to bring your photo ID to the polling station. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. Find out more: orlo.uk/LVWsW

Apsley and Corner Hall ward residents: heading to vote in the by-election on 11 June? 🗳️ Make sure you bring photo ID with you to the polling station. The deadline for free Voter ID has passed, so double-check you’ve got an accepted photo ID ready. orlo.uk/QLTqw

Not long until Dacorum Armed Forces Day. Something suspicious has happened at the Hemel Bake Off… 👀 This interactive, family friendly forensic experience is perfect for curious minds. Do you think your family can crack the case? 👉 Book today: orlo.uk/njxDZ

Apsley & Corner Hall ward voters: Voting in person on 11 June? You must bring photo ID. The deadline to apply for free Voter ID has passed – make sure you have accepted ID ready. Check accepted ID: orlo.uk/8a6Ge

Grow by the award-winning Highly Sprung Performance is a vibrant, interactive show full of colour, music and imagination, perfect for children aged 3–7. 📅 Saturday 6 June 🕚 11am 🎭 The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead 👉 Book now: orlo.uk/kH6D0

We proudly flew the Pride flag at Dacorum Borough Council in support of our LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month takes place throughout June and is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise the contributions of LGBTQ+ people in our communities.

Live in Apsley & Corner Hall ward? A by-election will take place on 11 June. If you are registered to vote, you can take part. Key dates: Proxy vote deadline: 5pm, 3 June Voter Authority Certificate (ID) deadline: 5pm, 3 June 👉 Further information: orlo.uk/BhdRc

⚠️ Bin collections will be one day later this week due to today's Bank Holiday (Monday 25 May) ⚠️ Bin collections will return to normal from Monday 1 June. Check your bin collection calendar here: orlo.uk/v3yql

Councillor Garrick Stevens was elected Mayor of Dacorum at the Council meeting held at The Forum on Wednesday 13 May. Cllr Stevens represents Berkhamsted East on both Berkhamsted Town Council and Dacorum Borough Council and has many years of experience serving residents.

Apsley & Corner Hall residents 📢 A by‑election takes place on 11 June. Are you ready to vote? ✅ Not registered? Register by midnight 26 May ✉️ Postal vote: 27 May, 5pm 👤 Proxy vote: 3 June, 5pm 📷 Need voter ID? Apply by 3 June, 5pm Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/JxufL

⚠️ Bin collections will be one day later next week due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May ⚠️ Bin collections will return to normal from Monday 1 June. Check your bin collection calendar here: orlo.uk/pdLQq