Power cuts affect North Mymms

Supply off for up to 90 mins overnight

Two power cuts happened late Sunday night, 20 October and in the early hours of Monday 21 October affecting large parts of southern Hertfordshire and further afield.

According to UK Power Networks, “a fault occurred on an underground electricity cable on the high voltage network affecting the local area”.

Local policing priorities set for North Mymms

Anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and drug use top the list

Local crime statistics for Welwyn Hatfield South for August 2019
Image courtesy of Hertfordshire Constabulary

Local police say that all types of anti-social behaviour (ASB) are to be targeted in the coming months following consultations with the local community through the force’s Echo project, and data contained in the most recent crime figures.

Advanced warning of local rail disruption

Dates for the East Coast upgrade and its impact

Brookmans Park station - image by North Mymms News via Creative Commons

Network Rail has started a £1.2bn programme to upgrade the East Coast Main Line (ECML), with the first phase of work planned for late December and through January. The project is due to be completed in 2021.

The upgrade will cause some changes to scheduled services. Rail travellers are being warned to plan ahead and to not travel on certain days.

Brookmans Park gears up for Christmas

Dates announced for festive fayre and tree lighting

This year’s Christmas Fayre at Brookmans Park Primary School takes place on Saturday 30 November. The traditional lighting of the tree ceremony on Bradmore Green follows the event.

Yorkshire terrier found in Welham Green

Update: Dog now reunited with owner

Image of terrier courtesy of Nichola Burgess

A small terrier dog wearing a pink collar which was found outside St Mary’s school on Dellsome Lane, Welham Green on Monday has been reunited with its owner.

Local trick-or-treat map for Hallowe’en

Find out which houses are happy for visits and which are not

Image by Hannah Howarth released via Creative Commons BY-ND 2.0

The postcode social media website NextDoor.co.uk has created a Hallowe'en treat map showing which local houses would be responsive to visits from trick-or-treaters and which would not.

The idea is to ensure that those knocking on doors pick the most receptive homes to visit.

Local group campaigning for a “People’s Vote” on Brexit

New cross-party branch part of the European Movement UK

Campaign leaflets are being handed out in Welwyn Hatfield 

The recently formed Welwyn Hatfield for Europe group is campaigning for as many local residents as possible to joint the “People’s Vote” march in London on Saturday 19 October.

The group, which was established in July says its purpose is to “seek to change public opinion locally about Brexit and make a positive case for staying in the EU, as well as highlighting the risks of leaving”.

Catalytic converter thefts rising, say police

Officers urge vehicle owners to take preventive measures

A vehicle that has had its catalytic converter removed
Photograph by Seth Sawyers released via Creative Commons BY 2.0

Hertfordshire police say drivers need to be vigilant following an increase in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles.

Thefts are taking place during the day and at night in public places and on private property.

Officers say there are measures that can be taken to reduce the chance of becoming a victim.

Primary school marks World Mental Health Day

Trees around Bradmore Green decorated with artwork

Image of artwork on trees courtesy of Brookmans Park Primary School

All the pupils from Brookmans Park Primary School took a walk around Gobions this week as part of a day of activity aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues.

After a nature walk the youngsters returned to school to fashion autumnal decorations for a temporary display to be pinned to some of the trees in Brookmans Park village centre.

“Tough love” tree felling at Gobions Wood

Pedestrian access restricted while work is carried out

Tree felling image by Brian Robert Marshall via Wikimedia Commons

Tree surgeons will be working in the Gobions Wood nature reserve over the next few weeks clearing sycamore and ash. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT) says the work is necessary to bring more light into the woods and encourage the growth of native plants.

Don’t attempt to use Oyster at Brookmans Park

It won’t work, despite claims to the contrary

The error message received when trying to use Oyster at Brookmans Park station
Screen grab from Geoff Marshall's video

For those confused by the misleading information put out about using Oyster cards at Brookmans Park station, a YouTube video now explains what can and can’t be done.

Police announce spot checks for defective tyres

Any faults could result in fines and penalty points

Police will be looking out for flaws in the tyres
Image by Sean MacEntee released via Creative Commons BY 2.0

Roadside checks will be carried out throughout Hertfordshire during October as police try to reduce the number of accidents caused by worn or faulty tyres during what’s being called tyre safety month.

48 reported crimes in North Mymms in August

13 incidents of violence and sexual offence

The August 2019 crime figures for North Mymms show that 48 incidents were reported during the month, five more than in July.

There were 30 reported crimes in the Welham Green area, 11 more than the previous month, and seven reported crimes in Brookmans Park, 10 fewer than in July.