Everyday literally millions of children make their way to school via a variety of means. For those living in the Boundary Road area for example it means what feels like hundreds of children and cars making their way down tiny narrow roads to get to the schools, and of course out again. Work has gone […]

A library is many things to many people- a place to read- well yes! But also a place to escape to, to study away from the noise of home, or simply a desk. For others it’s that musty smell we all know instinctively and link to learning. More recently though it’s also been the computers […]

Whenever there’s a new development the “Public Notice” policy requires the Planning Department to write to all the immediate neighbours of a property.  Usually, for private houses building extensions this makes sense.  It’s mainly the immediate neighbours who will feel the effects. Unfortunately this principle doesn’t work so well when it’s applied to commercial properties […]

In mid-late September the Liberal Democrats gathered in Liverpool for their first Federal Conference since the General Election. This brought together members from across Great Britain to discuss policy, hold party MPs, and of course Ministers, to account as well as providing opportunities to train and network. Among the party faithful present were local councillor […]

The District Council has put together a whole series of things for Bike Week, next week. Cllr Allan Siao Ming Witherick, a keen cyclist, said: “Many of us see the signs when we’re out and about, and may have even picked up one of the old cycle route maps, but each route had a different […]

As our local County Councillor, Allan Siao Ming Witherick has a “Locality Budget” of £10,000 a year to spend on local community groups, activities and the like.  Last year the focus was on both activities for young people, but also on providing support to organisations which help those during the recession.  This saw grants being […]

With the Kids  enjoying the snow what’s the situation? Schools Most of the schools in St Albans are currently closed. You can check on this website for a list.  Do check local radio etc as well. The school bus services will do their best, but buses aren’t the easiest things to drive in these conditions […]