Thousands of trees across Harpenden and East Hyde are being chopped down as part of Network Rail’s track maintenance programme, but residents have accused the company of being disingenuous in its publicity for the work. According to Network Rail, it is “a careful balancing act between keeping trains running safely for...
Fresh changes to controversial plans to charge for on-street parking in Harpenden have been announced in the wake of a public consultation. The proposals come in the wake of feedback from residents, retailers, the town council and the Harpenden Society. The original proposals included a charge of £2.50 an hour for a...
From humble beginnings in the heart of lockdown, a Chiswell Green pizzeria is gaining widespread recognition for its specialist pies. James Woodley and Grace Surman stumbled across what was to become Gracey’s in the middle of the pandemic, a disused shop on the outskirts of the village at 339 Watford Road,...
As we get older, chances are that we, or someone we know, will develop cataracts – in one or both eyes. It’s part of the aging process and the changes in our eyes can start from, roughly, the age of 40. They affect people in different ways – some say they...
It's undoubtedly the start of St Albans' festive season, and this year's Christmas Cracker street festival is taking place from noon until 6pm on Sunday November 17. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which features live music, fairground rides, a Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market...
There will be changes in the way SADC approaches tough budget decisions in the wake of the Harpenden on-street parking row, leader Paul de Kort has revealed. The new approach will see proposals on raising revenue or cutting costs for the coming year put forward at a much earlier stage. At the...
A 10-year project to refurbish the 150-year-old Grade II listed Smallford Station and platform continues apace. The abandoned station, which formed part of the old Alban Way line between St Albans and Hatfield, has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to the efforts of Smallford Station and Alban Way Heritage Society. Since 2013,...
Work to clear scrub from Bedmond Wildlife Meadow to facilitate an archaeological survey has decimated a large area of established woodland, it has been claimed. The work is also said to have destroyed scores of saplings and young trees on the grassland part of the 12-acre meadow, which borders the whole...
It’s not too late for the district council administration to reverse planned charges for on-street parking in Harpenden. Councillors and retailers alike have made an eleventh hour plea for SADC not to push ahead with proposals to introduce fees across the town centre. It comes as the controversy hits the national media,...
Buying property as a landlord is a significant investment, involving not just financial resources but also legal considerations. As residential real estate solicitors, our role is pivotal in ensuring that the process is smooth, legally sound, and aligned with the landlord’s investment goals. Here’s an in-depth look into how we assist...
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