The website of Reed Parish Council
Welcome to
Reed
A beautiful village in North Hertfordshire
Reed is a small village and civil parish which sits on a chalk ridge at almost the highest point in Hertfordshire, approximately 3 miles south of the market town of Royston. Reed boasts a school, a village hall, the Saxon parish church of St. Mary, a cricket club and a 16th-century inn which is currently closed (but is expected to reopen soon).
Parish Council
What it does, members, meetings and minutes and contact details
Village life
Church, village hall, school, clubs and organisations
The Directory
Contacts, what to do in an emergency, health, waste and recycling, and lots more
Next Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday 2 September 2026, 7.30pm, Reed Village Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Latest Reed News
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250 attend public event at The Cabinet
Some 250 people attended the “Cabinet is Back” event in the garden of The Cabinet on Saturday 11 July, according to Andrew Grainger. The estimate is based on the number of drinks and pizza vouchers handed out. The Grainger family acquired the building earlier this year and have announced their intention to re-open it as…
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Hosepipe ban affects Reed and surrounding area
Affinity Water announced a hosepipe ban on 10 July, with the ban coming into immediate effect. This means that using a hosepipe or sprinkler to water gardens, wash cars, or to fill paddling or swimming pools is prohibited. You can still use a hosepipe to top up a pond if it contains fish or wildlife.…
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County councillor presses case for Reed 20 mph limit
Reed is not currently included in Hertfordshire County Council’s programme of formal consultations on the introduction of 20 mph speed limits, but County Councillor Ruth Brown says she is seeking to persuade council officers to add the village to the list. Speaking at the meeting of Reed Parish Council on 1 July, Cllr Brown said…
Latest planning news
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Reed Parish Council responds to North Herts Local Plan consultation
Reed Parish Council has submitted its response to North Hertfordshire Council’s first consultation on a new Local Plan for the District. This is known as the Scoping Stage. It is not about deciding where new housing will be built or considering specific development sites. Instead, it is the first step in preparing a new Local…
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Reed House
UPDATE: This application was refused by the Planning Control Committee of North Herts Council on 4 June 2026. Erection of 14 dwellings and associated infrastructure The Parish Council received for comment a copy of a planning application on 09.07.2025 Full Planning Permission : Erection of 14 dwellings and associated infrastructure Reed House, Jacksons Lane, Reed,…
Reed online
As well as this web site, Reed has a public village Facebook page. Reed also has a lively community WhatsApp group which is open to Reed residents and those with a connection to the village. Send a text to 07909 524986 or email the webmaster to join.
And If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this website please contact the webmaster by email.