Almost 10 acres of Green Belt land in Sandridge are to be concreted over with a massive development of 84 homes after councillors voted to approve a controversial new housing scheme. Arable land behind Shottfield Close in the village was given the green light for housing at last night’s meeting of...
Does the district’s recently adopted Local Plan provide the protection against speculative development which councillors claimed it would? That’s the question being asked by campaigners fighting against a scheme for 84 homes on Green Belt land in Sandridge village. The Local Plan identifies where more than 15,000 homes should be built across...
The fight against 84 homes on farmland in Sandridge village continues, after councillors voted to defer a decision on the Green Belt scheme. The proposals are for arable land owned by the Salvation Army behind Shottfield Close, with the council’s planning officer recommending approval. Local campaign group Save Our Sandridge has been...
A "mini-tornado" wreaked a trail of devastation after tearing through Heartwood Tea Rooms in Sandridge earlier this week. The freak weather event hit the rear garden at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, lifting up a 4m by 4m parasol weighted down by 12 concrete blocks and slamming it into the back of...
Villagers from communities across the St Albans district were out in force on Saturday to protest over the Government’s plans to concrete over the Green Belt. The Community Planning Alliance – made up of local campaigners from across the UK – organised a national Day of Action highlighting the urgency of...
Villagers from two rural communities which face being blighted by Green Belt housing developments are joining an unprecedented National Day of Action just weeks before crucial district council elections. The Community Planning Alliance – made up of local campaigners from across the UK – is highlighting the need to protect nature,...
Campaigners fighting against a pincer movement of housing developments which threaten the character of historic Sandridge village have highlighted major flaws in the applications. The village, which dates back to Saxon times, is facing proposals for more than 100 new homes on Green Belt land to the east and west which...
Play Putt, St Albans' newly-opened indoor crazy golf and karaoke venue, has started 2026 with a determined focus on growing visitor numbers and group experiences. Located in a unit next to DJ's Play Jungle St Albans soft play centre in Sandridge, Play Putt has established itself as a vibrant destination for...
The historic village of Sandridge is being encircled by a pincer movement of housing developments which threaten to ruin its character forever. Originally known as “Saundruage” - a place of sandy soil serviced by bond tenants - the village can trace its history back 1,250 years to Saxon times, with the...
Sandridge School’s much-anticipated Summer Fair was a vibrant, joyful celebration that brought the school community and locals together. The open air and friendly faces were the perfect set up for a day full of fun and laughter. Families and friends enjoyed catching up while tucking into delicious fish and chips and...
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