Give the gift of choice to those hard-to-buy-for loved ones, friends who have everything and teachers you want to thank but don’t know how. Whether it’s something for the home or garden, a hair or beauty treatment, coffee and cake, or a new toy or game, the Discover Stortford Gift Card is the perfect present for people who live locally. How it works The Discover Stortford Gift Card is like a store gift card except it’s redeemable at a wider range of places. It runs on the Mastercard system and works like a debit card with the amount spent automatically… Read more »

The project team will be presenting information on the redevelopment of the Old River Lane site and are inviting local residents to come along to share their views on the proposals. These proposals will form part of a future planning application. Date: Wednesday 9 November Time: 12.30 – 7.30pm Venue: Grange Paddocks Community Room, Rye Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2HH If you are unable to attend the event but would like to share your views, please contact Geraint John Planning on: Tel: 02920 105360 Email: consultations@gjplanning.co.uk We have asked for details of the proposals and will share here once received… Read more »

Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious Fraud & Cyber Unit is proud to announce a series of training & awareness talks, in partnership with Hertfordshire Libraries, which will take place across the county. The first event is in Bishop’s Stortford on 23 November at the library. This is a free event open to anyone to drop-in at any time to chat with Fraud, Cyber and Trading Standards specialists. They will be on-hand to listen, advise and signpost. Throughout the day, there will also be scheduled talks which anyone can attend; no prior booking is required. These events are suitable for all ages and… Read more »

We are delighted to confirm following an extensive consultation and then a 28 day voting period, the Bishop’s Stortford BID has been re-elected by town centre businesses for a new 5 year term, starting on 1 April 2023. This is great news for our town, as the business plan is all about making Bishop’s Stortford and even better place to live, work and socialise. The new business plan has 4 key areas of focus, and will provide an additional £975,000 over 5 years to deliver these exiting projects. The 4 areas have been carefully planned and include: Marketing and promotion… Read more »

The BID is pleased to be organising another Job Fair in the town centre, in partnership with the Bishop’s Stortford Independent. On Wednesday 9 November 2022 a number of Bishop’s Stortford employers who are currently recruiting will be in Jackson Square Community Space (located next to Wilko’s) from 2 – 5.30pm. In addition there will be a Jobs Board with even more vacancies listed. The Fair is FREE to attend and open to all. No bookings are required. Simply turn up and bring along your CV too if you can. On the day you will be able to talk to… Read more »

The Bishop’s Stortford BID will be at the BSMB exhibition on Wednesday 19 October at South Mill Arts from 10am – 4pm. There are around 60 businesses exhibiting, including 13 BID businesses. It’s free to attend as a visitor and there’s even free seminars and free networking. BID businesses exhibiting on the day include Barrow LLP, Bishop’s Stortford Independent, East Herts Council, Lever & Co, Nockolds HR, Nockolds, Price Bailey, Prontaprint, Rayden Solicitors, Snap Fitness, Whites Trees Group and St Elizabeths. Come along to our stand and have a chat with us about all things Bishop’s Stortford, we’ll have some… Read more »

The Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District (BID) is currently awaiting the results of our reballot. As we come towards the end of our first term, here are some frequently-asked questions about the BID and our role in the town centre as well an update on the ballot and our business plan. How is Bishop’s Stortford BID funded? The BID is a government scheme funded by over 300 town centre businesses and is a business-led organisation. We are not connected to Bishop’s Stortford Town Council, East Herts District Council or Hertfordshire County Council but we work alongside them to organise additional… Read more »

Revised plans for the redevelopment of Jackson Square have, been approved, with work set to take place throughout 2023. Following feedback from the Bishop’s Stortford community, Legal and General, owners of Jackson Square Shopping Centre, worked with the Council and local authorities over the last 12 months to amend their original proposal and maintain an entrance to the shopping centre via Bridge Street. As part of the redevelopment, Jackson Square is welcoming global brand TK Maxx into a 21,000 sq ft new retail unit. The store will create jobs for up to 50 local workers that will be employed in… Read more »

We join with the rest of our nation to mourn the loss of our Queen and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time. Books of Condolence have been opened and are available in the Tourist Information Centre 09:30 to 16:00 Monday to Saturday except 12:20-1:00 when it is closed for lunch and in the Town Council Office Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00.  The books will close at 16:00 on the day following the funeral. Flowers may be laid near the War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Michael’s Church or near the War Memorial in… Read more »

With August coming to an end, for a lot of us the focus is now on getting the children ready to start a new school year. Whether it’s the start of primary school, a step up to senior school or a new school year, it means new uniform and new supplies. WH Smith have put together a useful checklist of all the items you will need, which you can download here. Many shops in the town centre are stocked up with everything you will need, and they have some great offers on to help you out. Here’s a useful list… Read more »

How do you usually travel into the town centre to shop, socialise or work? There are times when driving is the best option, but many shorter journeys would be quicker, easier and more enjoyable on foot. Plus, walking is a great way to reduce congestion and air pollution while saving money and getting active. That’s why we have put together a new brochure that highlights 10 walking routes from the main residential areas of Bishop’s Stortford to the town centre, as well as 4 handy cut throughs, saving you time and making walking more enjoyable. You can pick up your… Read more »

This July, Jackson Square is inviting you to join them in celebrating National Independent Retailer Month.The worldwide month-long campaign aims to encourage shoppers to spend more locally to help create more sustainable cities, towns and communities, and Jackson Square is leading the charge for Bishop’s Stortford. As part of their celebrations throughout July, Jackson Square is giving one lucky local customer the chance to ‘win the window’ which will feature over £500 worth of prizes from their 12 independent stores. To be in with a chance, all you need to do is find the celebratory window display in the shopping… Read more »