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Places for People and Barratt Redrow launch ground-breaking partnership to deliver one of the UK’s most pioneering new communities

Joint venture will bring forward a new community of 8,500 homes, including nearly 2,000 affordable homes.

08 April 2026 | Local News

Clearing the way for nature: volunteering day kicks off biodiversity boost at Gilston

Places for People (PfP) held a volunteering day at Gilston to clear the way for future ecological and biodiversity improvements on the development which has outline planning permission for 8,500 new homes.

30 June 2025 | Local News

New milestone achieved for 10,000 new homes and community infrastructure in the Gilston area  

On Thursday 09 January 2025 East Herts District Council awarded formal planning permission for the Gilston area. 

10 January 2025 | Local News

Enabling works for Gilston underway

A spokesperson for Places for People said:  “With the enabling works for Gilston underway, residents will see an increased level of activity in the coming months across Eastwick Road...

20 December 2024 | Local News

Welcomed members of the local community to view archaeological works taking place to facilitate the new river crossings at Gilston

facilitated by archaeologists from Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), Stansted.

18 September 2024 | Local News

Paths improved and benches installed for walkers and nature lovers at Gilston

Places for People has undertaken improvements to footpaths surrounding Gilston and installed a new solid oak bench on the footpath at Black Hut Wood.

30 August 2024 | Local News

Public encouraged to have their say on Gilston’s strategic landscape masterplan

Public encouraged to have their say on Gilston’s strategic landscape masterplan

11 July 2024 | Local News

Community Forums

A message from the East Herts Community Forum Team

07 June 2024 | Local News