Hertsmere
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Hertsmere lies in southern Hertfordshire, blending suburban communities with historic and cultural landmarks. Borehamwood is notable for its film and television studios, with a strong link to British cinema and TV, while Bushey and Radlett are attractive residential areas with historic churches and green spaces. Potters Bar, at the district’s edge, provides easy access to London while retaining a local town feel. The area is dotted with parks, golf courses, and countryside, offering both suburban living and rural escapes. Its mix of commuter towns, cultural heritage, and open landscapes gives Hertsmere a varied character.
The local authority for this district is: Hertsmere Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hertfordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hertfordshire County Council.
Constituencies in Hertsmere
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Wards in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldenham East
- Aldenham West
- Bentley Heath & The Royds
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill
- Borehamwood Hillside
- Borehamwood Kenilworth
- Bushey Heath
- Bushey North
- Bushey Park
- Bushey St James
- Elstree
- Potters Bar Furzefield
- Potters Bar Oakmere
- Potters Bar Parkfield
- Shenley