Maria Aguado
Editor, London Colney News
The first edition of the London Colney News (see above) contained many items that have become familiar during the intervening years.

There was a report from Robin Cooper who had just taken over the Chairmanship of the Parish Council from Fred Perham. The council had bought a new tractor and had continued to support campaigns against the closure of London Colney Secondary School and the opening of the M25 interchange. The new footbridge over the A405 had been built after “a spate of disasters” and Robin was pleased that residents could now walk to St Albans without fear.
The Post Office advertised its new card shop and Mr Gray, Electrical Contractor, used his advertisement to wish the Council well with their newsletter while David Ansell contributed a drawing of the Church at All Saints Pastoral Centre.
Rosie Sanderson reported that the the M25 enquiry had not found the objectors’ case sufficient once St Albans District Council had withdrawn its objection therefore building of a full interchange would commence for completion in 1986.
Permission had been granted by the Charity Commissioners to use the covenanted land at WhiteHorse Lane for a swimming pool.
Following the closure of London Colney Secondary School there would be many children using the A1081 to get to school therefore the Parish Council had requested a cycle path as far as Francis Bacon School. Notification from the District Council stated that their request was receiving urgent attention!
The Parish Council had funded and organised a successful summer playscheme but sadly, had come last in the Best Kept Villages Competition, Category: Extra Large Villages though only 12% behind the winner - Shenley.