Many of the calls to the Information Centre are to report problems with local
services; most services are provided by Dacorum Borough Council (DBC). Here are
some of the more common questions.
Rubbish
Where should I report that my dustbin has not been emptied?
Telephone DBC Cupid Green Depot on 01442 867858.
Cemeteries
I know my relatives are buried at Tring Cemetery; who should I contact to find
out more information?
Telephone the Cemeteries Department of DBC on 01442 228066 or write to DBC,
Woodwell Cemetery, Buncefield Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HY.
Civil Funerals
Where can I find out about non-religious funerals?
Contact Hertfordshire County Council's Register Office on 0300 123 4045 or email
registrars.admin@hertscc.gov.uk. Alternatively visit the HCC website and Search
for "funerals" - "Civil Funerals" should be near the top of the list.
Council Housing
Where do I ring to report an urgent job that needs doing at my house?
If you are a DBC tenant, telephone the emergency line 08000 186050.
Road/Highway Maintenance
Where do I report a hole in the road or a streetlight not working?
Contact Hertfordshire County Council Highways on 0300 123 4047.
Planning
Where can I see the plans for the building work that my neighbours are doing?
If the building work requires planning permission, the plans should be available
for inspection at the Planning Department, the Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel
Hempstead. Telephone 01442 228000 and ask to speak to the Planning Department.
The application details may be viewed online; see the planning page.
If the plans are recent, a copy of the plans may still be available for
inspection at Tring Town Council; contact the Information Centre.
If the plans are new and you have just been notified and if they are in the area
administered by Tring Town Council, you should be able to inspect them at Tring
Town Council, contact the Information Centre. For plans in other DBC areas,
contact the relevant local parish council.
Why are some planning applications granted, despite many objections?
The Local Planning authority must base its decision on planning considerations.
These could include such things as impact on the area (parking, loss of open
space or traffic), effect on amenity (such as sunlight, loss of privacy and
excessive disturbance). The following would not normally constitute material
planning considerations: devaluation of property, boundary disputes, nuisance
during construction, land ownership rights (including Ancient Lights)
restrictive covenants, structural details. Many of these would be subject to
legislation other than planning or are matters to be resolved between adjoining
land owners, not the Local Planning Authority.
Why do I have such short notice of the Planning Meeting?
The Local Planning Department at DBC has to adhere to a strict timetable. It
sends letters to neighbours and at the same time sends copies of the plans to
Tring Town Council who must consider the plans and make their recommendation
within 14 days. Tring Town Council meets every two weeks to discuss plans in
order to keep to this timetable. Plans received only one working day before the
meeting are usually deferred until the next meeting. However, amended plans
cannot be deferred and must be considered as soon as possible.
Register of childminders and nurseries
Where can I get a list of childminders and nurseries?
Telephone the Children Parents and Families Department at Hertfordshire County
Council on 0300 123 4052 or see the Young In Herts website.
Rights of Way
Who should I contact about a footpath that is blocked?
Telephone Clayton Rae, DBC Rights of Way Officer, on 01442 228356.
Electoral Roll
Where can I see the electoral roll?
There is a copy of the local electoral roll at the DBC Offices in Victoria Hall,
Akeman Street, Tring.
Land Registry
Where can I get information about who owns a piece of land?
The Land Registry with information about Hertfordshire is in Stevenage.
Telephone: 0844 892 1111.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Is there a CAB in Tring?
Tring CAB is temporarily closed; Please contact the Dacorum CAB Advice Line on 0844 873 1303. You may be given an appointment at Berkhamsted CAB, Civic Centre, 161 High Street, Berkhamsted. HP4 3HD, or at Dacorum CAB, Dacre House, 19 Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP12 4AA.
Registrar
Where is the Registrar of Births Marriages and Deaths for Tring?
The Bury, Queensway,Hemel Hempstead HP1 1HR. Telephone 01442 426740.
Trading Standards
Where should I report a problem about goods on sale to the public?
Contact Trading Standards, Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 1FT. Tel: 01707 292429. email tradingstandards@hertscc.gov.uk
Blue Badges for the Disabled
Where do I apply for a Blue Badge for parking?
Application forms are obtainable from Hertfordshire County Council, Adult Care Services. Telephone 0300 123 4042.
Furniture
Does anyone collect unwanted furniture so that it can be re-used by those in
need?
The Paradise Furniture Project; telephone 01442 263197 if you have
some furniture that you don't need but which is too good to scrap.
British Heart Foundation: tel: 0844 248 9107 (also collect electrical items).
Family History
My family used to live in Tring. Where can I find useful information about my
family history?
The Herts. Archive and Local Studies (HALS) Centre on 01438 737333 or
The Family Records Centre,The National Archives, Kew,
Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444. Minicom: +44 (0) 20 8392 9198
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