Residents are being asked to share their views on how St Albans District Council is run. The council’s Internal Performance Scrutiny Committee is asking people to come forward with ideas about what areas need to be analysed.
Councillor Martin Leach, chair of the committee, said: "The committee is keen to hear from residents with suggestions about areas of the council’s work that they think we should be looking at.
"The aim is to find out whether the council’s processes and use of resources can be improved.
"We will consider the ideas at our next meeting on Thursday 2 July when we set out a work programme for the year."
Anyone with an idea or suggestion should contact the council by emailing scrunity@stalbans.gov.uk
A fashion boutique in St Albans is preparing for a charity tea party in aid of The Willow Foundation.
The Dressing Room in High Street is hosting the event on Saturday, June 22.
On the day the shop will be serving up a variety of cakes as well as running a raffle with vintage t-shirts up for grabs.
Owner Deryane Tadd said: "It will be fantastic. I just think it will be a bit of fun.
"The team here will be making the cakes.
"It is a great charity."
The Willow Foundation provides positive and life-enhancing special day for seriously ill people aged between 16 and 40.
For more information contact the store on 01727 853577.
Children will be able to hunt for the birds that decorate the walls of St Albans Cathedral at a discovery day. Children and their parents will be able to follow a trail of bird-themed activities around the historical building on Thursday, May 30. They will then have the opportunity to help create a giant bird collage using a range of materials.
The free event, which will run between 10am and 12.30pm, is suitable for children aged three to 11.
Residents will be able to create their own works of art by taking inspiration from household objects at a workshop in St Albans.
The Museum of St Albans will host the session on Saturday, May 11.
Visitors will be able to make a piece of art to go on display in the museum until the end of June.
Councillor Mike Wakely, portfolio holder for sports, leisure and heritage at the county council, said: “This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about how artists are inspired by everyday objects and to have a go at creating your own artwork."
For more information on the workshop call 01727 819340 or visit the museum’s website: www.stalbansmuseum.org.uk
Residents will be able to explore the tower at St Albans Cathedral in the first of this year’s tours. The popular attraction, which takes visitors to the top of the Normal Bell Tower, will be held on Saturday, May 4. Cathedral guides will be on hand to provide expert knowledge while people take in the views of St Albans. Tickets for the tours, which cost £8, are available by calling 01727 890213
Residents will be able to find out more about Harpenden library’s move to the High Street at a drop in session next week. The current Vaughan Road library will close its doors on April 23 and will reopen in the former Argos building. Staff will be on hand at the existing site to talk about the move between 2pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday, April 16.
Motorcycle display team performances, aerial stunt displays and a circus are just some of the things that will be on offer at this year’s Hertfordshire County Show. The annual event, which is held at the showground in Redbourn, will run on May 25 and 26.
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