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Hertsmere’s Conservative Oliver Dowden, pictured at the Western Wall
June 7, 2024, 3:41 pm
Deputy PM Dowden claims Hertsmere voters are worried about Labour on Israel
In an exclusive Jewish News interview, Oliver Dowden says Rishi Sunak was right to apologise for leaving the D-Day commemorations early in what was a 'genuine mistake'
By Lee Harpin
Award winners, Hertsmere Civic Awards, April 15th 2024
April 17, 2024, 4:18 pm
Hertsmere civic award jointly honours shul and mosque leaders
Chairs of Borehamwood United shul and Borehamwood mosque recognised for positive community leadership post 7 October
By Michelle Rosenberg
*Jeremy Newmark with Hertsmere Mayor Chris Myers, before and after.
February 9, 2024, 4:32 pm
Hertsmere council head goes bald for charity
Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Jeremy Newmark braves the shave to support parents of children with ADHD and autism.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hundreds of people attended Hertsmere Borough Council Civic offices
October 19, 2023, 4:03 pm
Deputy prime minister addresses Hertsmere solidarity event for Israel
Oliver Dowden spoke of how the brutalities carried out by Hamas were significant for people in the UK as well, because it was “an attack on every single one of us, on every value we hold dear.”
By Sarah Miller
Hertsmere_Civic_Offices_Elstree_Way
October 9, 2023, 12:37 pm
Hertsmere councillor to light up Borehamwood civic building in Israel’s blue and white
Jewish leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Jeremy Newmark says he sends the strongest possible message of solidarity to Israel
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 25, 2023, 11:25 am
Labour confirm ‘viability’ of Newmark led Hertsmere council coalition being assessed
Keir Starmer's spokesperson says all Labour Group coalition deals after May 4th local elections are being assessed on 'case by case basis' and 'some it approves, and some it doesn't'
By Lee Harpin
May 22, 2023, 11:46 am
Labour’s NEC delays approval of Hertsmere coalition with Lib Dems
National Executive Committee had begun probe into claims about possible deals done ahead of the election in Hertsmere before council's AGM last Wednesday.
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Newmark (Image: Hertsmere Borough Council)
May 19, 2023, 1:10 pm
Jeremy Newmark ‘thrilled’ to become leader of Hertsmere council
Former Jewish Leadership Council chief promises 'aspirational green new deal', adding that 'many of our local Jewish institutions are keen to play their role in that work'
By Lee Harpin
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 10, 2023, 8:00 pm
Hertsmere Labour’s Newmark confirms ‘progress’ to ‘deliver partnership administration’
Conservative Cllr Morris Bright says 'to the best of my knowledge Labour and the Liberal Democrats are forming a coalition to run Hertsmere'
By Lee Harpin
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 5, 2023, 9:38 am
Tories lose their majority on Hertsmere Borough Council
Thursday's local election result, which left Hertsmere under no overall control, saw the Conservatives lose 13 seats, as Labour and the Lib Dems both made gains
By Lee Harpin
Local election hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree synagogue
April 21, 2023, 12:18 pm
Simmering political tensions on display at Hertsmere local election hustings
Conservative Group leader Morris Bright and Labour leader Jeremy Newmark regularly clashed during hustings, with Lib Dem leader Paul Richards also speaking
By Lee Harpin
Count volunteers sort ballot papers at the local council elections. Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire
April 18, 2023, 2:36 pm
Communal leaders urge Jewish voters to participate in local elections
Local elections on May 4th take place in boroughs outside London with significant Jewish populations, including all of Hertsmere, in Bury and Salford in the north west, and Leeds in Yorkshire
By Lee Harpin
Simon Winters was a Special Sergeant with Hertfordshire Police
April 17, 2023, 4:55 pm
Posthumous civic award for former JNF UK chief and CST volunteer
Simon Winters, who lost his battle with brain cancer in October 2022, has been honoured for his dedication to community safety
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden at the Heritage Foundation
November 30, 2022, 3:14 pm
Tory MP calls his own party’s complaints process ‘not fit for purpose’
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden spoke out after an appeal by local councillors reprimanded over 'negative campaign' against local Labour candidate was refused.
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Newmark (Photo credit: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire)
November 29, 2022, 3:15 pm
Tory HQ dismisses appeal by Hertsmere councillors over ‘negative campaigning’ sanction
CCHQ has dismissed an appeal by four Hertsmere councillors and their election agent after they were found guilty of "negative and personal campaigning" that incited antisemitic hatred against a Jewish Labour candidate.
By JN Reporter
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