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2014 Press Releases

29 Dec 2014
Recycle even more with Stevenage Borough Council
Stevenage Borough Council is encouraging residents to recycle even more this year by bringing their unwanted Christmas presents along to a series of recycling and reuse events in January.
17 Dec 2014
Council grants Christmas wishes
This festive season, some Stevenage groups will be having special Christmas celebrations thanks to funding from Stevenage councillors’ Local Community Budgets
09 Dec 2014
Successful Small Business Saturday in Stevenage
Hundreds of shoppers braved Saturday’s wintry weather to visit Stevenage’s Small Business Saturday event in the Town Square. While there, they took advantage of the free parking, special offers and discounts available and discovered some of the town’s independent shops.
05 Dec 2014
Fairlands Valley Park welcomes 33lb carp
For the first time, anglers at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage will be able to catch a 33lb mirror carp, after two new carp were introduced to the lake last month.
02 Dec 2014
Stevenage is supporting Small Business Saturday
Stevenage Borough Council is encouraging residents to support local businesses in the town, by visiting the Small Business Saturday event taking place in the Town Square on Saturday 6 December.
26 Nov 2014
Breaking down barriers with Stevenage Youth Council
Stevenage pupils who took part in the Stevenage Youth Council conference on Thursday 20 November have called the event ‘a fantastic day’ and a ‘worthwhile experience’ after they took part in workshops that explored issues that can be barriers for young people.
25 Nov 2014
Crafty Christmas in the Town Centre Gardens
Stevenage residents are invited to stop by the Town Centre Gardens for ideas on how get crafty and save money this Christmas on Saturday 29 November from 12 to 4pm.
24 Nov 2014
Sporting superstars unveiled in Stevenage town centre gateway
One of Stevenage’s sporting heroes, Manchester United footballer Ashley Young is set to unveil a pictorial tribute to the town’s sports superstars that graces a main walking route into the town centre.
21 Nov 2014
Stevenage Borough Council showcases business success to Chinese visitors
Yesterday at the Business and Technology Centre, Stevenage Mayor Cllr Sherma Batson welcomed business delegates from the Chinese city of Hangzhou Xiacheng District, who visited Stevenage as part of their six day tour of the UK to learn more about local economic and business development.
21 Nov 2014
Ambitious plans for council housing in Stevenage announced
Stevenage Borough Council has announced comprehensive plans for the future of its housing service, which include building 1,900 new homes – around 550 of them in the next ten years.
13 Nov 2014
Oak trees planted at memorial woodland
Today Stevenage councillors, Green Space Volunteers and the Royal British Legion planted five oak trees at the memorial woodland in Fairlands Valley Park, each one representing a year of World War One.
11 Nov 2014
Closure Orders granted against three Stevenage properties
Stevenage Borough Council along with the Police, has been successful in applying for closure orders at three homes in Stevenage.
05 Nov 2014
Look before you book this Christmas with food hygiene ratings
Good company, great food, Christmas crackers and all the trimmings are usually the ingredients for a great meal out during the festive season, but no-one wants an unexpected surprise to spoil the occasion.
31 Oct 2014
Stevenage remembers
On Sunday 9 November, Stevenage Mayor Sherma Batson MBE, council members, representatives from the Royal British Legion and other dignitaries will gather at the Bowling Green, High Street for the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service.
28 Oct 2014
Stevenage ‘Celebrates’ cultural heritage with packed show
Saturday evening saw local acts including Gabz, Filipino Traditional Folk Dancers and the Stagecoach Drama Troupe, take to the stage to sing, dance and entertain a packed audience at the Gordon Craig Theatre for the annual celebration of Stevenage’s diverse cultural heritage.
21 Oct 2014
Entertain the children this half term
Half-term holidays are approaching and Stevenage Borough Council has a range of activities on offer for young people this autumn.
20 Oct 2014
Acts ‘Celebrate’ with Stevenage
Britain’s Got Talent finalist and Stevenage resident, Gabrielle ‘Gabz’ Gardiner, is set to headline this year’s Celebrate!!! at the Gordon Craig Theatre on 25 October.
20 Oct 2014
Stevenage celebrates Pride Awards winners
The winners of the 2014 Pride of Stevenage Awards were announced this evening at the Mayor’s Celebration of Stevenage event, held at the Forum Banqueting Suite. Seven winners were honoured, and presented with trophies and prizes.
13 Oct 2014
Injunction granted against two Stevenage residents
Stevenage Borough Council along with the Police, have been successful in applying for an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction against two residents in West Close.
08 Oct 2014
It is time to get So Active in Bedwell
Stevenage Borough Council and its sporting partners are inviting residents to get active and try a range of sports and leisure activities for free.
01 Oct 2014
Get your nominations in for Campbell Younge Award
The Campbell Younge award is open for nominations. Here is your chance to nominate someone who deserves recognition for the work they’ve done for multicultural communities in the town.
29 Sep 2014
Free Construction Training Sessions in Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council has once again teamed up with Job Centre Plus and John Laing Training to offer free construction training sessions to Stevenage residents on income support, employment and support allowance or job seekers allowance.
19 Sep 2014
Stevenage seniors set to celebrate Older People’s Day
Stevenage Borough Council, together with the Older People’s Network will be celebrating National Older People’s Day on Wednesday 1 October with a special event in the Town Square.
18 Sep 2014
Archer Road regeneration project approved
Stevenage Borough Council last night granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the local neighbourhood centre at Archer Road.
17 Sep 2014
Council prosecutes resident for Housing and Council Tax benefit fraud
Stevenage Borough Council has successfully prosecuted Karen Ann Ketteridge of Collenswood Road for Housing and Council Tax benefit fraud.
15 Sep 2014
Stevenage Celebrate!!! this October
Celebrate!!! returns to The Gordon Craig Theatre on Saturday 25 October for another showcase full of local multi-cultural performances.
12 Sep 2014
Stevenage talent showcased on StreetVelodrome TV series
Stevenage Borough Council’s Stevenage Day hosted the world’s only pop-up cycling track earlier this year, and now the spectacle is set to feature on national TV.
11 Sep 2014
Fairground fun for Stevenage
The annual Charter Fair returns to Stevenage’s High Street for a two-day visit on Monday 22 September.
08 Sep 2014
It’s time to vote for the nation’s favourite park
Stevenage Borough Council is calling on residents to show their support for the award winning green spaces in the town, and vote for Fairlands Valley Park or the Town Centre Gardens in the Annual People’s Choice Award, managed by Keep Britain Tidy.
04 Sep 2014
Heritage Open Weekend in Stevenage
Stevenage Museum is encouraging people in the town to discover a snippet of Stevenage’s history on Heritage Open Days.
01 Sep 2014
Skate Park planned for Hampson Park
Following a recent consultation with the town’s young residents, Stevenage Borough Council is pleased to announce that a new skate park is set to open at Hampson Park.
28 Aug 2014
BBC One daytime show, The Housing Enforcers, heads to Stevenage
Brand new BBC One daytime show, The Housing Enforcers, featuring Matt Allwright heads to Stevenage.
27 Aug 2014
Killing with Kindness launch
Stevenage’s community safety partnership, SoSafe, yesterday launched a campaign, Killing with Kindness, aimed at encouraging people to donate to homelessness charities rather than giving money to street beggars.
18 Aug 2014
Alderman Brian Underwood
Stevenage Borough Council is very sad to learn of the death of Alderman Brian Underwood on Tuesday 12 August at the age of 76.
15 Aug 2014
Have a sizzling and safe barbecue
Many residents will be hoping to round off a sensational summer with a barbecue in the garden or park, and Stevenage Borough Council and North Herts District Council are promoting the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) advice to help make it a sizzling and safe success.
12 Aug 2014
3 towns 1 vision in Stevenage
Stevenage youngsters were among those taking part in the 3 towns - 1 vision project, on its recent visit to the town.
08 Aug 2014
Stevenage children celebrate National Play Day
Stevenage celebrated 27 years of National Play Day by holding a marathon of fun events enjoyed by more than 1,300 children across the town on 6 August.
06 Aug 2014
Stevenage remembers start of First World War
Stevenage Borough Council has marked the centenary of the First World War by holding a series of events and memorials.
04 Aug 2014
Stevenage Borough Council delays introduction of match-day car park charging at Fairlands Valley showground
Stevenage Borough Council has given further consideration to the views and representations made by Stevenage Football Club and its supporters over the weekend, and has today decided not to implement match-day car park charging at Fairlands Valley showground this season.
29 Jul 2014
Dad’s Saturday breakfast club
Stevenage Borough Council’s children’s centre network is hosting a new Saturday breakfast club on the first Saturday of every month, exclusively for dads and their children aged five and under.
28 Jul 2014
Stevenage is home to two of Britain’s best parks
Stevenage Borough Council is pleased to announce that it has once again won two prestigious Green Flag Awards.
24 Jul 2014
Stevenage Borough Council supports Consortium’s calls for investment
As a founding member of the Consortium of East Coast Main Line Authorities (ECMA), Stevenage Borough Council is supporting calls for more investment to be made to the East Coast Main Line, the railway between London Kings Cross and Scotland.
22 Jul 2014
Entertain the children this summer
With the school holidays approaching, Stevenage Borough Council has a range of activities on offer for children up to 14 years old this summer.
18 Jul 2014
Council takes action against fraudulent tenant
Stevenage Borough Council has successfully recovered one of its council homes after taking action against a tenant who fraudulently obtained a council tenancy.
16 Jul 2014
Stevenage celebrates Royal Anglian Regiment
Stevenage Borough Council Mayor, Councillor Sherma Batson MBE, is inviting members of the public to come and show their support for the Royal Anglian Regiment on Thursday 24 July.
15 Jul 2014
Under-fives play area opens at Pin Green
The new under-fives play area at the Pin Green play centre was officially opened by the Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Sherma Batson, on Saturday 12 July.
14 Jul 2014
Council and rail operator work together to provide direct trains to Scotland from Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council has expressed its support for plans by Alliance Rail Holdings’ (a subsidiary of international transport group, Arriva) to run new daily passenger train services between Stevenage and Scotland.
08 Jul 2014
Poppies mark remembrance in Stevenage
To mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, Stevenage Borough Council is planning different initiatives to remember those who lost their lives during the war.
07 Jul 2014
Council prosecutes residents for benefit fraud
Stevenage Borough Council has successfully prosecuted Kevin Steel of Harrow Court and Amanda Pennie of Canterbury Way for benefit fraud.
02 Jul 2014
Councillors seeking bright ideas to benefit Stevenage
Do you have any bright ideas to improve your neighbourhood or know of a project in your area that needs some financial help?
25 Jun 2014
Brian Underwood honoured for his service to Stevenage
On 10 June 2014, Stevenage councillors voted to give former councillor Brian Underwood the title of Honorary Alderman.
20 Jun 2014
Stevenage flies the flag for Armed Forces Day
The Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Sherma Batson, will be joining representatives of the Royal British Legion and local ex-service personnel to raise the Armed Forces Day flag at Daneshill House at 10.15am on Monday 23 June.
19 Jun 2014
Compost giveaway for Stevenage residents
Stevenage Borough Council is offering residents the opportunity to bring along their shovels and collect free compost on Saturday 28 June.
17 Jun 2014
Pride of Stevenage Awards 2014
Unsung heroes and heroines in Stevenage can get their well deserved moment in the limelight at this year’s Pride of Stevenage Awards.
13 Jun 2014
Ready, Steady Baby with Stevenage Borough Council’s Children’s Centre Network
Expecting your first child is a daunting time, which is why Stevenage Borough Council’s Children’s Centre Network is offering expectant mums a chance to find out more about breastfeeding with their five-week Ready, Steady Baby programme.
11 Jun 2014
Stevenage Youth Mayor announced
The third Youth Mayor for Stevenage was inaugurated at yesterday evening’s Annual Council. Fifteen-year-old Shae Field was elected by the young people from Stevenage to serve as the public face of the youth in the town for the next 12 months.
11 Jun 2014
New Mayor of Stevenage
The Mayor of Stevenage for 2014/15, Cllr Sherma Batson has taken office.
09 Jun 2014
Archer Road regeneration consultation
Stevenage Borough Council is inviting residents to come and view the Archer Road regeneration plans and share their views on the project on Thursday 12 June.
05 Jun 2014
Council recognises residents who say No More
Stevenage Borough Council recognised the achievements of some very determined residents who transformed their lives for the better, at a special awards ceremony held on 4 June.
05 Jun 2014
Sign up for Dragon Boat race
Sign up for Dragon Boat race Saturday 7 June at Fairlands Valley Park
03 Jun 2014
Loan shark awareness campaign in Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council, in partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending Team, is pledging a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude to loan sharks, by inviting residents to come along to the Town Centre on Friday 6 June, to learn more about illegal money lending and who they can turn to if they get into money trouble.
03 Jun 2014
Don’t miss Stevenage Day this Sunday
As well as providing a great free family day out, Stevenage Day will also help local organisations raise awareness of their products and services, and help lots of worthwhile charities raise vital funds.
23 May 2014
Family fun at Stevenage Day
Stevenage Day promises, once again, to be a fabulous, free family day out with something for everyone.
23 May 2014
Stevenage Borough Council Election Results
The results of the Elections to Stevenage Borough Council held on Thursday 22 May 2014.
19 May 2014
Give nature a home
Come along to Fairlands Valley Park on Wednesday 28 May between 11am and 3pm and join in the activities to help give nature a home.
16 May 2014
Entertain the children this half term with Stevenage Museum’s Terrific Tudors activities
This half term, Stevenage Museum is holding a series of Tudor themed activities for children to get involved with.
14 May 2014
Councils terminates resident’s tenancy for anti-social behaviour
Stevenage Borough Council, in partnership with the police, has successfully terminated Mr Mark Simmonds tenancy at 25 Lapwing Rise, for anti-social behaviour.
29 Apr 2014
Wild Watch in Stevenage
More than 200 people took part in the annual Wild Watch event in the Town Centre Gardens on Sunday 27 April.
28 Apr 2014
Stevenage Walking Festival
Stevenage Borough Council is pleased to announce the second annual Stevenage Walking Festival, which is taking place between 3 and 11 May.
22 Apr 2014
Stevenage Museum hosts History of Lytton Players exhibition
A new exhibition has opened at Stevenage Museum which plots the history of the local Stevenage Lytton Players Amateur Dramatic Society since they were founded in 1948.
17 Apr 2014
Victory for privacy ticks the right box
Stevenage Borough Council’s Electoral Registration Officer, Nick Parry, was one of a group of 15 who have staved off a legal challenge from the company behind the directory website 192.com.
14 Apr 2014
Eggcellent fun in the Town Centre Gardens
More than 200 children took part in the eggstremely popular Easter egg hunt in the Town Centre Gardens on Wednesday 9 April.
10 Apr 2014
Recession-busting shopping experience goes from strength to strength
Established more than 40 years ago, Stevenage’s Indoor Market offers a varied and vibrant shopping experience in the heart of the town.
28 Mar 2014
Green volunteers help plant Stevenage memorial woodland
28 Mar 2014
Gabz is just onesie of the great local acts performing at Stevenage Day Music Festival
Rock out at this year’s Stevenage Day as the addition of its first ever Music Festival offers not one but two stages for local acts to strut their stuff and entertain the crowds.
28 Mar 2014
Family fun in Stevenage for the Easter Holidays
Stevenage Borough Council is providing a whole host of ‘egg-cellent’ Easter activities over the upcoming holidays, which are free to all children and young people to come and take part in.
18 Mar 2014
Give us an ‘S’, give us a ‘D’ – it’s Stevenage Day
Get your pompoms at the ready and be prepared to cheer as the Camps Hill Junior cheerleading squad take to the main arena at this year’s Stevenage Day.
18 Mar 2014
Stevenage tenant wins housing award
Stevenage tenant, Len Saunders, has been honoured with the Tenant of the Year award at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Award (TPAS) on Friday 7 March.
14 Mar 2014
Housing matters in Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council is again teaming up with local housing associations to host a Housing Matter event, giving social housing tenants in Stevenage advice on a range of housing issues, and the opportunity to meet others looking to exchange their home.
13 Mar 2014
Empty Homes Scheme in Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council is taking part in a new scheme to bring some of the town’s empty properties back into use and provide much needed homes within the area.
10 Mar 2014
Stevenage flies the flag for Commonwealth Day
The Deputy Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Sherma Batson MBE DL CC, joined fellow councillors, representatives from the Royal British Legion and local community groups to raise the Commonwealth flag at Daneshill House today (10 March).
05 Mar 2014
Statement from the Chief Executive of Stevenage Borough Council
The Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Jack Pickersgill, has today told me of his decision to resign from Stevenage Borough Council with immediate effect for family reasons.
04 Mar 2014
National Apprentice Week
Over the past two years, the apprentices at Stevenage Borough Council have completed over 1,700 hours of study and have gained 40 qualifications between them.
27 Feb 2014
Stevenage council tax frozen for fifth year in a row
Stevenage Borough Council this evening (Wednesday 26 February) announced its “consultation-led budget”, aimed at supporting residents to meet their ever-increasing costs of living. Councillors also agreed to freeze council tax for the fifth consecutive year.
27 Feb 2014
Council receives Debenhams planning application
As the local planning authority, Stevenage Borough Council has received a planning application from Debenhams detailing their plans for moving into a retail unit on Roaring Meg.
25 Feb 2014
Break the silence on domestic violence
Stevenage Borough Council is inviting students and members of the public to join together on Wednesday 5 March, and raise awareness of domestic violence by attending the ‘Domestic Violence: Break the Silence' event at North Herts College.
24 Feb 2014
Council takes action against owners of eyesore empty building
Stevenage Borough Council has served notices on the owner of the former Fujitsu building in London Road, requiring them to make the site safe, secure and clear of rubbish, while the building remains unused.
13 Feb 2014
Love Stevenage this Valentine’s Day
With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, Stevenage Borough Council is spreading some passion for the town and promoting the anti-littering message.
11 Feb 2014
Stevenage group to support local residents in challenging economic times
Stevenage partners are inviting all residents to get involved and attend the SoStevenage Annual Forum, where discussions will be focused on supporting local residents in challenging economic times.
11 Feb 2014
Entertain your monkeys this half term
Entertain your monkeys this half term at Stevenage Museum’s wildlife themed sessions.
06 Feb 2014
Green Space volunteering
Are you interested in becoming a Green Space volunteer? Would you like to help improve your community greens and parks?
05 Feb 2014
Stevenage puts the spotlight on talented young people
Young stars of the classroom, sports field and stage were honoured at Stevenage Borough Council’s Talented Young People Awards on Thursday 29 January.
30 Jan 2014
Councillors vote on annual rent increase
Stevenage councillors voted to keep council house rent increase to a minimum at last night’s full council meeting (Wednesday 29 January).
21 Jan 2014
Stevenage Borough Council pays Living Wage
From 1 January 2014, Stevenage Borough Council is paying its workers the UK living wage.
21 Jan 2014
Stevenage Borough Council gets clean bill of health from local council peers
Stevenage Borough Council has ‘a strong record of achievement’ and ‘some great people’, according to a group of representatives from other English councils who recently carried out a peer review.
20 Jan 2014
Talking New Towns at Stevenage Museum
Have you lived in Stevenage since the new town was first built? Have you seen the town change and grow since the 1950s? Did you live in one of the first residential areas of new town Stevenage? If so come along to the Talking New Towns event on Saturday 25 January at Stevenage Museum, to find out how you can get involved in an exciting oral history project.
20 Jan 2014
Demolition begins at King Pin
The first stage of the Archer Road regeneration project has officially begun with the King Pin pub set for demolition to make way for the new homes and buildings.
10 Jan 2014
Stevenage Borough Council in numbers
2013 has been an eventful year for Stevenage Borough Council: from adding to the housing stock to resolving customer complaints, council staff have been hard at work for the residents of the town.

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