The Parish Council has been updated on BT's plans for improved broadband in the village.  Although the position is somewhat different between those on the Ware exchange and those on the Much Hadham exchange, the overall message is that replacement of the copper wire connection to the relevant exchanges with fibre optic cable remain a distant prospect.  The current government has declared an intention that there should be a minimum speed of 2Mb/s everywhere by 2015, and has earmarked some funding for this.  Herts CC have submitted a bid for a share of this, but the process of appointing commercial operators and of implementing the changes is highly complex and time-consuming.  Read about HCC's 'Broadband Pland for Hertfordshire' here.  However, BT does recognise that the current service can fall well below reasonable expectations and has asked to be informed of specific telephone numbers on which there are current problems.  Cllr Bob Toll has undertaken to co-ordinate the village's response to this invitation; please email him at robert@rtoll.freeserve.co.uk or call on 01279 842783 if you have a particular problem with your current broadband service.

It will not have escaped your attention that this year marks the 60th year of our Queen's reign!  The Parish Council is keen to promote some celebration of this around the 2nd - 5th June (ie the weekend and two successive bank holidays).  How would you like to celebrate?  Please let Joy Robinette (Parish Clerk) have your ideas by email at hunsdonpc@btinternet.com or call on 01279 458847.

The old (analogue) TV signal to this region is due to be switched off in April leaving only the new (digital) signal.  Everyone should have received a government leaflet explaining why this is happening and what to do about it.  The changes are easily made and not expensive, however the Parish Council is concerned that vulnerable residents may be targeted by people anxious to exploit the situation.  If you are concerned for yourself or for a neighbour, then please contact any member of the Parish Council for advice.