Council and democracy

North Hertfordshire District Council

The Chairman of North Hertfordshire District Council for 2007 / 2008 is Cllr. Alan Bardett.

Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm
Friday 8.45am-4.45pm.

North Hertfordshire District covers 145 square miles. It has three ancient market towns, Baldock, Hitchin and Royston and the world's first Garden City at Letchworth.

Main Council Departments:

* Customer Services Directorate
This department is responsible for: IT Services, Customer Services, Reprographics, Grounds Maintenance, Parking Services, Waste Management, Human Resources, Community Development, Leisure Centres, Swimming pools, Museums, Markets & Halls, Parks & Countryside, Careline, Meals on Wheels.

* Financial and Regulatory Services Directorate
This department is responsible for:
Finance and Regulatory Services, Audit, Building Control, Enforcement, Environmental Protection, Food Health & Safety, Private Sector Housing, Accountancy Services, Property Services, Risk Management & Insurance, Housing Needs, Homelessness, Planning control & Conservation, Revenue Services - Council Tax and Housing benefits, Bussiness Rates.

* Chief Executive Directorate
This department is responsible for: Communications Team, Legal Services, Democratic Services, Land Charges, and Policy, Partnerships & Performance.

North Hertfordshire Homes now deal with Housing Services and Repairs, Supported and Sheltered Housing and Tenancy Services.