The decision means local elections in Hertfordshire will go ahead as planned in May.

The council says it is willing to review the situation if "significant funding" becomes available.

Campaigners say Ward Freman Pool's closure left a big gap in local services.

A council says it will engage with residents to understand the potential impact.

The council's finance chief is also to leave the authority later this year.

The inspector says houses are being built too slowly in the area.

Archaeologists hope the discovery will give clues about Bishop's Stortford's history.

When it opens in the summer, BEAM will offer theatre, dance, music and film showings.