
Town or city· Postcode SG8
Royston
Hertfordshire, East of England · population 17,444 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Royston
Royston is a town and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 18 miles (29 km) north of Hertford and 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Cambridge. The Greenwich Meridian runs through the eastern part of the town. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 17,444.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford3 minutes ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering1 hour ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow2 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London2 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering2 hours ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London3 hours ago
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What's on in and around Royston
Don Broco
Tomorrow, 19:00Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

Alison Moyet
Fri 9 Oct, 19:00Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

SPACE | Cambridge, Mash
Sat 10 Oct, 19:00MASH, Harston

Kris Barras Band
Sun 11 Oct, 18:30MASH, Harston

Hue and Cry + Roachford
Sun 11 Oct, 19:30Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

Days out around Royston
View allJubilee Wood 1977
Royston · 1.2 miles
This stone has EIIR carved in the top, Jubilee Wood 1977 carved in the front and a metal plaque containing the inscription attached to the front
Melwood
Meldreth · 3.7 miles
Melwood is a designated Local Nature Reserve on Cambridgeshire County Council land managed by Melwood Conservation Group volunteers.
Cambridgeshire County Top
Great Chishill · 4.3 miles
The highest point of the current administrative county of Cambridgeshire, 146 m (479 ft) above sea level, is about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) east of St Swithun's parish church.
The Crump
Park Green · 9.9 miles
The monument comprises a ringwork known as The Crump and is situated on an east-facing slope overlooking the River Stort. The monument includes a raised area of ground which measures 32m in diameter at the base and stands c.3m high. The top of the raised
The Close
Saffron Walden · 11 miles
15th century house with a "Spider Window" on the Town Trail
Memorial WW1 and WW2
Lynfield Court · 14 miles
To the glory of God and the sacred memory of the men of Chesterton who fell in the war 1914-1918 -- 1939-1945
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Haitch & Joes
1 Baldock Street, Royston
The Nest
Lower King Street, Royston
Ashiana Spice
7 Baldock Street, Royston
Coral
Kneesworth Street, Royston
Jolly Postie
2 Baldock Street, Royston
Lloyds Bank
Kneesworth Street, Royston
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