This is a picturesque on the cusp of Cuffley and Goffs Oak, that has raised many locals concern because of the design and plan to build on Green Belt Land not sympathetic to the local builds. Check out Broxbourne website for more details. Reference Number07/20/0429/FLocationLand To The East Of Stanford House Burnt Farm Ride Goffs … Continue reading Application for a large new house – Burnt Farm Ride
Update from CPRE Herts
GOCA is a member of CPRE Herts and has assisted GOCA with many rural matters, Council planning and potential new builds. Here is an update from our Herts CPRE. GOCA would like to take this opportunity to thank CPRE for their help and guidance. It is much appreciated. ,.,............... Our Planning team expected a drop … Continue reading Update from CPRE Herts
Charging at Goffs Oak Car Park
Despite campaigning earlier in the year to prevent charging for the first hour in Goffs Oak Car Park, it has been put in place. So be warned to it is necessary to register via an app. You don't just need to have a mobile phone you need a smart phone to download an app. Please … Continue reading Charging at Goffs Oak Car Park
Speeding and anti social behavour
Some of our members have expressed their concerns over speeding on our roads. So much so, a couple of the committee members have been in close discussion with the Local police about it. Speeding has been noted in Newgatestreet Road, Hammond Street and Silver Street. GOCA have been assured by the Local police that are … Continue reading Speeding and anti social behavour
LITTER Pickers Not impressed.
Over the weekend our Village Green was well used for people getting together, respecting social distancing and just enjoying the surroundings. However, remenents were left behind. Look at the image - shocking. This included empty beer cans and bottles, plus small gas containers. This infuriates our residents. Please can everyone be more mindful and as … Continue reading LITTER Pickers Not impressed.
Use of Open Space in Goffs Oak
Although this question has been asked before, there was not a great response. So would really like your input on what you think could be done with the additional green Open Spaces in Goffs Oak. With the recent national and Borough guidance on Open Spaces, this allows these areas to have special protection and importance … Continue reading Use of Open Space in Goffs Oak
Items for Goffs’s Oak Scrapbook
During this pandemic period, a new Goffs Oak scrapbook is being put together 1991 onwards. So if you have any articles of interest and would like to pop it into the scrapbook, please make contact. If you would like to review what has been done so far - once the Library has opened again, to … Continue reading Items for Goffs’s Oak Scrapbook
Watch out for scammers for contact and trace
Genuine contact tracers will: • call you from 0300 013 5000 • send you text messages from ‘NHS’ • ask you to sign into the NHS test and trace contact-tracing website • ask for your full name and date of birth to confirm your identity, and postcode to offer support while self-isolating • ask about … Continue reading Watch out for scammers for contact and trace
Text and Trace scams – beware
Message from neighbourhood Watch Avoiding Test and Trace scams Dear Watch Member, Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to be aware that scammers are posing as NHS Test and Trace contact workers. The new Test and Trace system is being rolled out across the country, meaning contact tracers are now getting in touch with those who … Continue reading Text and Trace scams – beware
Storm brewing over Cheshunt Common
Taken by budding Photogapher from Goffs Oak. Hi Cheshunt Common - A Summer storm is looming. Hope the horses won’t be too wet!
