Questions have been asked about the protection of great-crested newts believed to be living on the site of Park Street's proposed rail freight depot, and an historic gun turret in situ near the land. The Allan-Williams Turret, a Grade II listed gun turret, was originally constructed to defend Radlett Airfield and...
One of the biggest arguments put forwards by Herts county council for selling the former Radlett Aerodrome for a strategic rail freight interchange has been the huge financial benefit it will provide for local taxpayers. Campaigners argue that HCC has failed in its fiduciary duty, not only over the value of...
Has the fight against a rail freight terminal in the heart of Park Street's Green Belt taken a positive move forwards? Campaigners are now preparing a series of legal challenges following the sale of the land to developers Segro by Herts county council. Save St Albans: Fight the Freight say they have...
Sparrowhawks and red kites soar through the silent skies; meadow pipets, magpies, wrens and robins are frequent visitors to imposing oak trees; and come twilight you can hear the barking of foxes and catch a glimpse of hedgehogs snuffling in local gardens. At night you don’t hear anything at all. The fields...
The largest development in Park Street after the proposed rail freight interchange could cast a further shadow over the lives of local residents. An application from Scott Properties to build 95 houses on 11 acres of arable land in has finally been listed after its submission one and a half years...
Campaigners are keeping up the pressure over the threatened rail freight interchange as more people become aware of the impact it will have on their lives. Members of Save St Albans: Fight the Freight are still working on arguments for a judicial review into the sale of the former Radlett airfield...
The Park Street community pulled together to cope with a major gas emergency which left 2,000 homes without a supply - some for over a week. The village lost its supply after a burst water main flooded the gas network, blocking the flow of gas into various properties. Every home had to...
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