Hemel Hempstead is the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series.
Image source,At the time of Gervais' filming, a council spokesman said crews were "taking advantage of the many great filming locations that Dacorum has to offer".A Freedom of Information request from thefound that between April and October this year, £99,500 was brought in from filming charges on council owned or managed land. This compares to £64,660 for the whole of the financial year of 2018/2019, the last full year not affected by lockdowns.
The authority could not reveal a breakdown for each project for commercial reasons, but confirmed Grantchester, After Life, Masters of the Air and BBC Three's Ladhood collectively generated £71,765 in 2021/22.Parking was suspending and roads closed in the Old Town during filming for Master of the Air
The council has now employed an officer to facilitate filming projects and work with businesses to coordinate activities and develop filming protocols to address any local concerns."Having one point of contact to manage these relationships will ensure that residents and businesses can be better informed going forward.""Encouraging the use of local locations and using local businesses and services will bring economic benefit to the area," it said.
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