Hertsmere Borough Council, which covers Potters Bar, is set to open its new offices in the new year.

The authority’s leader Councillor Morris Bright, and chief executive Donald Graham were given a first glimpse of the new reception area at its Borehamwood headquarters, for which an official opening is planned in January.

The reception, which will include a payment kiosk, a new call system for customer services, and computer kiosks adapted for disabled people, will open in January.