Last night saw 5 strong results - 4 of them Gains - for the Liberal Democrats in a scattering of local council by elections. Congratulations to our colleagues.
There will be emergency roadworks at the A405 North Orbital Road roundabout Jct. B4630 Watford Road, St Albans. The Water Main located at the roundabout is leaking and requires maintenance as soon as possible, to prevent failure of the carriageway besides major disruption to the local area and road users alike.
The Reach Free School planning application in Long Lane has now been validated . The number is 16/ 1523/ FUL . Details can be found on the Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) website
With two gains, two holds and progress everywhere it really has been a good week. However, the star result had to be a Liberal Democrat GAIN in Newlyn & Goonhavern (Cornwall) from the Conservatives. Both the Tory and the Mebyon Kernow leaving the Lib Dems ahead with 24% in a fragmented field.
Morrison Utility Services (on Behalf of UK Power Networks) are due to commence Major High Voltage Cable Installation works along the A5183 Dunstable Road as part of their ongoing investment to maintain and improve the electricity power network.
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