Volunteers from Batchwood Pickers took matters into their own hands on Saturday morning, tackling what residents describe as the last major litter eyesore in New Greens - a fenced-off, council-owned site behind the social club, alongside the well-used Partridge Road. The clean-up marked a milestone for the community group, whose volunteers...
A St Albans community volunteer who founded the popular Monday Suppers at Christ Church has been shortlisted as a finalist in the BBC Three Counties Radio Make a Difference Awards. Damian Gaskin has been nominated in the Great Neighbour Award category in recognition of the community meal that has welcomed hundreds...
Previously unknown details about the controversial William Bird community centre development have emerged at a public exhibition into the plans. SADC is investing £6.4m in a new community hub at the site on Toulmin Drive in New Greens, creating a modern, accessible and flexible facility, alongside high-quality changing rooms, a café...
Campaigners have welcomed the decision by district councillors to open up plans for the £6.5m redevelopment of the William Bird Pavilion in New Greens to wider consultation. SADC has announced a huge investment in a new community hub at the site on Toulmin Drive, which supports multiple football and rugby pitches...
Outspoken New Greens resident Damian Gaskin came second in the Batchwood ward after standing as an independent candidate. He reflected on the result: “The Liberal Democrats are an extremely effective political and marketing machine locally. They have strong branding, strong organisation and they are very skilled at linking local elections to...
A packed meeting of more than 80 residents highlighted strong concerns over a lack of consultation about proposals for the £6.5m redevelopment of the William Bird Pavilion in New Greens. Many of those present at the New Greens Social Club last Tuesday evening said they were unhappy with the way the...
A grassroots campaign has been launched for greater community consultation and transparency surrounding plans for a £6.5million community hub in New Greens. In November, SADC announced it had identified available capital funding to redevelop the William Bird Pavilion, the derelict changing rooms at the Toulmin Playing Fields. No details have been agreed...
Questions have been raised about a percieved lack of any real consultation with interested parties over the district council's £6m restoration of a New Greens sports pavilion . SADC this week announced proposals to restore the community facilities at the William Bird Pavilion following its closure three years ago, insisting it...
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