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SPLASH PARK ON VILLAGE DAY

The Splash Park will NOT be open to the public on Saturday 9th August 2025. It will however be open to Village Day ticket holders. There will be a limit of 60 people in the Splash Park boundary at any one time.

Leaking Roof Puts Vital Community Library and Centre at Risk

A serious roof leak at the London Colney Community Centre has placed one of the district’s most cherished resources—the community library—under threat. This troubling development has sparked concern among local residents and council members alike, with fears that without urgent repairs, both the library and the community centre may face temporary closure.

A Hub for Learning and Belonging

The community centre serves as a vibrant hub for residents of all ages, hosting activities ranging from fitness classes to senior socials and food bank. At its heart lies the district’s most heavily used community library—a lifeline for students, families, job seekers, and older residents.

Sadly, the persistent leaks have begun to cause damage to books, shelving units, and electrical systems within the library. Stained ceilings and damaged lighting now mar the welcoming space, forcing staff to cordon off areas and restrict some services for safety.

Funding the Fix: A Difficult Road Ahead

London Colney Parish Council has confirmed that immediate repairs are beyond the scope of its current budget. Given the scale of the issue and the critical role the building plays in community life, the council will be seeking external funding to secure the roof and protect the long-term future of both the centre and the library.

CEO and resident of London Colney Jane Johnstone, speaking on behalf of the Parish Council, shared:

“The community centre and library are vital to the well-being and cohesion of our parish. This is not just a building—it’s a lifeline for many. We are actively exploring funding sources including grants, community infrastructure funds, and other support.”

What’s Next?

A formal funding application process is already underway, but timelines remain uncertain. In the meantime, council staff are doing their utmost to mitigate damage and keep the building operational. Temporary closures of parts of the library may be necessary in the coming weeks for safety assessments and remedial work.

Residents are encouraged to follow updates via the council’s website and community noticeboards.

LONDON COLNEY PLAY PARKS

Following our recent annual playground inspections we have sadly had to remove the swings in the Caledon Road play park and the slide from the Shenley Lane play park.  We are currently completing due diligence checks before we can sign off to complete these works.  It is unfortunately a long process.  We will update you just as soon as we can.  Thank you for your patience.

Current vacancies

We are seeking a committed and dynamic new member of staff to join the team as Community and Neighbourhood Officer. The role is a new position, and we are looking for the right candidate to complement our existing team of staff and support colleagues in the delivery of community projects and bring an innovative approach to our Council events.  For further details, please follow the link below:

Vacancies – London Colney Parish Council (londoncolney-pc.gov.uk)

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Purpose: This notice is to inform parish residents of London Colney about the proposed capital purchase of a sit-on-mower.

Description: The council intends to purchase a Hayter LT 424 Diesel sit on mower, with 5 cylinders and blades.  It is a Hydrostatic, 4-wheel drive with no power steering, plant machinery vehicle used to mow the play parks, sports grounds and other grass areas that belong to the parish council around the village.

Rationale: The Grounds and Maintenance team have had the same sit on lawn mower for the last 21 years.  The mower was the same model, a Hayter LT 424 Diesel, with 5 cylinders and blades.  This has been excellent value for money over the years.  However, the mower is now at the end of its life.  The repair process has become expensive for the Parish Council.

Cost and Funding: The total cost of this purchase is estimated to be £12,000. Funding will be sourced from a Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) loan. The PWLB is run by HM Treasury and has powers to lend to local authorities and parish councils. The interest rates are set by the Debt Management Office in accordance with methodologies agreed the HM Treasury.  The loan amount will be £12,000, with a fixed interest rate of 5.14% and over 7 years.

Impact on Parish Finances: There is no budget to purchase a mower outright.  This year the parish council have set aside an annual budget of £5,000 for vehicle purchases.  Any funds that are not spent from this annual budget can be set aside in ear marked funds for future proofing the vehicles used by the parish council.

Decision-Making Process: The council has discussed this purchase in the Finance and General Purposes committee meeting held on 26th June 2024.  This was taken the full council meeting also held on 26th June 2024.  The council raised some queries, and the final decision was made at a special full council meeting held on 29th July 2024 at 5.00pm in the Caledon Community Centre.

Legal Compliance: The council is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements related to this purchase.

Contact Information: For further information, please contact Jane Johnstone, CEO/RFO on Tel: 01727 821314, email:ceo@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk, or at Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, London Colney, AL2 1PU.