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Happy Friday, Broxbourne! ☀️
It’s only been a few days into September, and Broxbourne is already buzzing. The rain has welcomed autumn, the kids are back in school (cue the proud uniform photos), and Halloween decorations are starting to appear.
But there’s something more important happening too.
📢 Local Government Reorganisation – Have Your Say
Hertfordshire councils have launched a public consultation on how local government should be run. The decisions made could impact everything from bin collections to children’s services. This affects all of us, so make sure your voice is heard. We’ve included a link below to learn more and respond.
📱 Emergency Alert Test – Sunday at 3PM
There will be a UK-wide alert test this Sunday at 3PM. Phones may make a loud sound, even if they’re on silent. If this could put you at risk, especially if you use a hidden phone, you can opt out. Details are included below.
📸 Broxtown Photo Challenge
We're collecting local photos that capture life across Broxbourne. Send us your favourites and help tell our story through your lens.
📆 What’s On This Month
We’ve curated the events for this month - from sports festival in Waltham Cross to Council meetings, there’s plenty happening in September. Scroll down for the full list.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION
⚠️ Emergency Alert Test – Sunday 7 September at 3:00 PM
An emergency alert test is scheduled to take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday 7 September.
📱 Mobile phones may emit a loud sound, vibrate, or read out a message, even if set to silent.
🔒 For Your Privacy & Safety
If you are affected by domestic abuse and have a hidden or private mobile phone, please be aware this alert could reveal its presence.
You may wish to:
Turn off your phone before 3:00 PM, or
Opt out of emergency alerts via your phone’s settings.
🔧 Guidance on how to opt out:
https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out
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SEPTEMBER 2025 EVENTS
Tuesday 9 September 2025
🥐 Networking with Broxbourne SMEs
🕘 9:30 – 11:30 AM
📍 Theobalds Enterprise Centre, Cheshunt
🤝 Connect with local business leaders over breakfast and hear updates from the Council’s Planning Director.
🔗 More Info
⚖️ Planning & Regulatory Committee Meeting
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Council Chamber, Bishop’s College, Cheshunt
📝 Public council meeting covering planning decisions.
🔗 Council Calendar
Wednesday 10 September 2025
💼 Fundraising Essentials (Online)
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Online
🎯 Learn how to plan and pitch successful fundraising campaigns.
💸 Free for Herts VCSE | £15 for others
🔗 Registration link pending
🧠 Introduction to Patents & Patent Searching
🕛 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 Online
🔍 Learn how to protect your ideas and navigate patent databases with expert Ziaad Khan.
🔗 Registration link pending
Thursday 11 September 2025
📍 Online (45-minute 1‑to‑1 sessions)
🧩 Get help with SEO, social media, websites, and digital strategy from a marketing expert.
🔗 Booking link pending
Saturday 13 September 2025
🏅 Waltham Cross Sports Festival
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Waltham Cross Playing Fields
⚽ Free sports taster sessions and family activities.
🔗 Event Info
🍴 Hoddesdon Food & Drink Festival
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Hoddesdon Town Centre
🍔 Street food, drinks, live music, and community fun.
🔗 Event Info
Tuesday 16 September 2025
☕ Love Hoddesdon BID Networking
🕗 8:00 – 9:30 AM
📍 Location TBC, Hoddesdon
👥 A morning of networking and updates for BID members.
🔗 Booking link pending
🧐 Scrutiny Committee Meeting
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Council Chamber, Cheshunt
📝 Public meeting for holding Council decision-makers to account.
🔗 Council Calendar
Wednesday 17 September 2025
🍽️ Love Cheshunt Networking
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Shish Kitchen, Park Plaza, Cheshunt
🍹 After-hours networking with Cheshunt-based businesses.
🔗 Booking link pending
🗣 Local Government Reform Public Consultation
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Council Offices, Cheshunt
🏛 Share your views on changes to Hertfordshire’s council structure.
🔗 Event Info
Tuesday 23 September 2025
👥 Cabinet Meeting
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Council Offices, Cheshunt
📄 Public meeting to discuss borough strategy and policies.
🔗 Council Calendar
Thursday 25 September 2025
🏙️ Waltham Cross Town Centre Forum
🕓 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Cross Bakery, 143 High St, Waltham Cross
💬 For business owners to meet, share ideas, and hear about town centre developments.
🔗 Register Here
📍 Ongoing Events (All September)
🎨 Urge to Paint – Keith Church Exhibition
📆 Fridays & Saturdays
📍 Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon
🖼 Tribute to the late artist Keith Church—murals, paintings, and community art.
🔗 Event Info
📸 Curated by Goffs Oak – Photography Exhibition
📅 Fridays & Saturdays
📍 Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon
📷 Community photography exhibit exploring local identity and life.
🔗 Event Info
🕰 Broxbourne At War – WWII Exhibition
📆 Fridays & Saturdays
📍 Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon
🪖 Stories and artifacts from Broxbourne’s wartime history.
🔗 Event Info
🏏 Street Cricket Project
📆 Weekly (dates vary)
📍 Laura Trott Leisure Centre, Astro Court
🏏 Free, inclusive cricket sessions for all ages—equipment provided.
🔗 More Info
MEME of The Day
Weekend Weather ☀
Friday
21°C 🌡 9°C | ☀ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze | ☀ Sunrise 06:18 Sunset 19:39
Saturday
21°C 🌡 14°C | ☀ Sunny and a moderate breeze | ☀ Sunrise 06:20 Sunset 19:36
Sunday
22°C 🌡 13°C | 🌦 light rain showers and a gentle breeze | ☀ Sunrise 06:21 Sunset 19:34
Hertstown Photography Challenge
📷 Show Us Your Hertfordshire!
Hertstown is creating a stunning new photo book that captures the true spirit of our towns and villages — and we need your lens on it.
We're calling on residents across Hertfordshire to put their cameras to work and send in images that represent the heart of their community. Whether it's a hidden gem, a well-known landmark, or a moment of everyday beauty, we want to see what makes your town special.
🌄 From Broxbourne to Baldock, Ware to Watford, let’s tell the story of Hertfordshire — one photo at a time.
💌 Submit your photos and help shape a fresh, visual celebration of where we live. The challenge closes 31st October 2025.
WORD OF THE DAY
ABEYANCE
Today’s Word of the Day is ABEYANCE is a formal noun that refers to a state of temporary disuse, suspension, or inactivity. It's used when something is paused, put on hold, or awaiting a decision or resolution.
How to Use in a Sentence:
“Negotiations were kept in abeyance until the new leadership was appointed.”
“All travel plans are in abeyance due to the ongoing strike.”
“The decision to close the department is currently in abeyance.”
🔹 Examples in use:
Legal/Administrative context:
“The council’s court case is in abeyance pending further investigation.”
(The case is paused or on hold until more information is available.)
Everyday usage:
“Our office expansion plans were held in abeyance due to funding issues.”
(They temporarily stopped moving forward with the expansion.)
Inheritance or property law (specific legal usage):
“The title remained in abeyance until an heir could be determined.”
(The legal title or claim is on hold because no rightful owner has been confirmed.)
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