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Jeremy Newmark
September 26, 2025, 12:32 pm
Newmark issues apology over Operation Raise the Colours ‘nonces’ slur
Hertsmere Council leader says 'remarks came against the backdrop of false claims by Tommy Robinson that our council is paying to house asylum seekers instead of local residents'
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Newmark
September 19, 2025, 11:54 am
Hertsmere leader speaks out over ‘Jew-baiting’ pro-Palestine graffiti
Jeremy Newsmark also criticised Tommy Robinson's "unwanted and unwarranted interest in our area."
By Lee Harpin
Alan Plancey died aged 84.
June 9, 2025, 11:42 am
Tributes paid after death of Hertsmere’s Rabbi Alan Plancey
'He touched so many lives through his kindness and commitment to helping others': communal rabbi, councillor and former Mayor dies aged 84
By Michelle Rosenberg
April 30, 2025, 2:39 pm
CST volunteer wins Hertsmere’s top civic award for community protection
Neil recognised with Dave Rankin Award for years of dedication to Hertfordshire’s Jewish safety and security
By Annabel Sinclair
Hertsmere’s Conservative Oliver Dowden, pictured at the Western Wall
June 7, 2024, 3:41 pm
Deputy PM Dowden claims Hertsmere voters are worried about Labour on Israel
In an exclusive Jewish News interview, Oliver Dowden says Rishi Sunak was right to apologise for leaving the D-Day commemorations early in what was a 'genuine mistake'
By Lee Harpin
Award winners, Hertsmere Civic Awards, April 15th 2024
April 17, 2024, 4:18 pm
Hertsmere civic award jointly honours shul and mosque leaders
Chairs of Borehamwood United shul and Borehamwood mosque recognised for positive community leadership post 7 October
By Michelle Rosenberg
*Jeremy Newmark with Hertsmere Mayor Chris Myers, before and after.
February 9, 2024, 4:32 pm
Hertsmere council head goes bald for charity
Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Jeremy Newmark braves the shave to support parents of children with ADHD and autism.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hundreds of people attended Hertsmere Borough Council Civic offices
October 19, 2023, 4:03 pm
Deputy prime minister addresses Hertsmere solidarity event for Israel
Oliver Dowden spoke of how the brutalities carried out by Hamas were significant for people in the UK as well, because it was “an attack on every single one of us, on every value we hold dear.”
By Sarah Miller
Hertsmere_Civic_Offices_Elstree_Way
October 9, 2023, 12:37 pm
Hertsmere councillor to light up Borehamwood civic building in Israel’s blue and white
Jewish leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Jeremy Newmark says he sends the strongest possible message of solidarity to Israel
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 25, 2023, 11:25 am
Labour confirm ‘viability’ of Newmark led Hertsmere council coalition being assessed
Keir Starmer's spokesperson says all Labour Group coalition deals after May 4th local elections are being assessed on 'case by case basis' and 'some it approves, and some it doesn't'
By Lee Harpin
May 22, 2023, 11:46 am
Labour’s NEC delays approval of Hertsmere coalition with Lib Dems
National Executive Committee had begun probe into claims about possible deals done ahead of the election in Hertsmere before council's AGM last Wednesday.
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Newmark (Image: Hertsmere Borough Council)
May 19, 2023, 1:10 pm
Jeremy Newmark ‘thrilled’ to become leader of Hertsmere council
Former Jewish Leadership Council chief promises 'aspirational green new deal', adding that 'many of our local Jewish institutions are keen to play their role in that work'
By Lee Harpin
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 10, 2023, 8:00 pm
Hertsmere Labour’s Newmark confirms ‘progress’ to ‘deliver partnership administration’
Conservative Cllr Morris Bright says 'to the best of my knowledge Labour and the Liberal Democrats are forming a coalition to run Hertsmere'
By Lee Harpin
Hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue ahead of local election in Hertsmere
May 5, 2023, 9:38 am
Tories lose their majority on Hertsmere Borough Council
Thursday's local election result, which left Hertsmere under no overall control, saw the Conservatives lose 13 seats, as Labour and the Lib Dems both made gains
By Lee Harpin
Local election hustings at Borehamwood and Elstree synagogue
April 21, 2023, 12:18 pm
Simmering political tensions on display at Hertsmere local election hustings
Conservative Group leader Morris Bright and Labour leader Jeremy Newmark regularly clashed during hustings, with Lib Dem leader Paul Richards also speaking
By Lee Harpin
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