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High St road closure from Mon 3 June

Re: upcoming Virgin Media utility works at High Street, Wheathampstead.

To create a safe working environment for the workforce and members of the public alike, the works will be completed under a temporary One-Way closure (Southbound Only).  The works are due to commence from Monday 3rd June 2019 and programmed to takeapproximately 3 days  (9.30am – 3.30pm) to complete, weather permitting.

Traffic will be able to exit the High Street onto B653 Lower Luton Road / Lamer Lane / Codicote Road, however, southbound traffic must follow the signed diversion route via: B653 Codicote Road – Cory-Wright Way – Marford Road – High Street.

Reed bed development

Following a public consultation at The Memorial Hall, Sanctus Limited have been appointed by Jarvis Homes to decontaminate the reed bed site through a process of bioremediation, which speeds up the natural processes. They provided a booklet titled ‘Remediation of ‘Meadow View’ Reed Beds, Wheathampstead – information and frequently asked questions‘ (click to view).

All information regarding the various planning applications and history of the project, can be found on the St Albans District Council website. This will be consistently updated.

Travellers on The Meads

Wheathampstead Parish Council is aware of the situation with regard to the travellers and is following the relevant processes.

We will provide updates as and when they are available.

Thank you to those who have reported the matter to both us and the police.

Crinkle Crankle Community Garden planting

Another planting session has been organised for the walled garden this Saturday morning (11 May) at 10am to plant the second batch of plants – approximately 250 mixed plants. There are slightly less plants than last time, however some of them are larger. 

If you would like to join the planting team, your help would be most appreciated! It would also be helpful if you have your own gloves and a spade or fork. 

If you are interested in helping, please email the Parish Council office.

Keeping hedgehogs safe

Do you know what to do if you find a hedgehog?

The Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary have come up with a checklist you can use should you come across one of our spiky little friends.

District election results

District councillor elections were held on Thursday 2 May 2019. Sandra Wood (Conservative) won the majority of the votes and therefore remains one of Wheathampstead’s District Councillors.