Former St Albans Student visited school to show off Olympic Torch

A former St Albans pupil has returned to her old school to show off the Olympic Torch she carried during the relay.

Dressed in full torchbearer uniform, Katherine Deal met with year seven children at Beaumont School on Thursday. More here

Train users asked their views on Thameslink service

The district council has set up a Working Group to help develop the response to a government consultation about the franchise. Read  more

As part of the group’s work residents are being asked to send in their views and ideas for improvements.

Suggestions should be sent to Catherine Comfort, Scrutiny Support Officer, Civic Centre, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL1 3LD by July 24.

Residents can also email their thoughts to scrutiny@stalbans.gov.uk

Olympic Torch runner in St Albans

With local girl Caitlin Hutton

Do you enjoy organising events or fundraising activities?

St Albans Bereavement network needs an Events Co-ordinator. Find out more

Hundreds gather for annual community sports day

More than 300 people gathered at Westminster Lodge on Sunday for the eighth annual event, which was run by Churches Together in St Albans and the district council. Read more

Jobs Fair

11th July at Oaklands College. More information here

Redbourn residents asked to take part in survey on the village’s future

Residents in Redbourn have the opportunity to have their say on what they want for the future of the village. The parish council has joined forced with residents’ focus groups to compile a survey, which includes sections on facilities, parking and recycling. To complete the survey visit www.redbournparishcouncil.gov.uk

From St Albans & Harpenden Review: http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/9791148.Redbourn_residents_asked_to_take_part_in_survey_on_the_village___s_future/?ref=eb