The 2023 St Albans & District Sustainability Festival (SustFest23) has surpassed the expectations of the volunteer festival team, delivering over 65 sustainably-focussed events during a nine day period. Events were hosted by local businesses, community organisations, faith groups, individuals and 19 local schools with hundreds of children taking part. Trustee Jill Watson...
Do the negative impacts of the expansion of Luton Airport outweigh the benefits to the local community? That is the assertion by the Harpenden Society in response to proposals to increase passenger numbers to 32m per annum. The Society intends to submit evidence to the forthcoming Public Inquiry about specific concerns about...
Harpenden Paralympic legend David Clarke has been made an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours. David, 52, who is chief executive of the British Paralympic Association, was recognised for his contribution to Paralympic sport. Between 1998-2012 he scored 128 goals for England as part of Great Britain's blind football team, and was...
Further clarity is needed on whether we need to build on Green Belt land ahead of any decision on a district Local Plan, says Green Party leader Simon Grover. He was speaking to the St Albans Times ahead of a meeting of the SADC planning, policy and climate committee next week,...
Taking place every year in June, International Chenin Blanc Day is a special occasion dedicated to appreciating and enjoying the wonderful characteristics of Chenin Blanc wines from around the world. When it comes to white wines, Chenin Blanc is a hidden gem that deserves attention. With its origins in the enchanting...
Pubs across St Albans welcomed 45 mobility scooters and 60 motorbikes as part of a fundraising convoy in aid of Shopmobility St Albans. Sponsored by Skechers, Choppers 4 Shoppers was raising funds for Shopmobility St Albans, which is now self-funded after losing the support of SADC. The event, which kicked off in...
Campaigners battling to prevent the blight of a rail freight terminal south of St Albans have called on local landowners to explain their decision to support the scheme. Lord and Lady Verulam are being challenged to explain their decision to sell their parcel of land to developers Segro. Save St Albans: Fight...
The weather couldn't have been better for the 56th Harpenden Carnival on Saturday. The event is a partnership between Harpenden’s Round Table and Harpenden Town Council and included the ever-popular Savills Dog Show, bouncy inflatables, craft activities and food and drinks stalls across the Common. Music included the likes of Number...
A revised date for the completion of Jubilee Square - the development formerly known as CCOS (City Centre Opportunity Site) South has been confirmed by SADC. Despite previous assurances that the work would be complete at the end of March, after missing a previous deadline of October, the current date has...
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