District council to transfer open spaces to several parishes

Jersey Farm Woodland Park. Picture: Danny Loo <i>(Image: Archant)</i>
Jersey Farm Woodland Park. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Archant)
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The council has announced plans to transfer several allotments, parks and open spaces to parish ownership across the district.

St Albans City and District Council (SADC) has given notice of its intention to dispose of land for it to be maintained as public open space for community and public benefit.


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The following areas of open space are to be transferred by freehold to these bodies:

Redbourn Parish Council

  • Long Cutt Open Space and Play Area
  • Millennium Site
  • Silk Mill Play Area
  • Tassell Hall Allotments
  • Long Cutt Allotments

St Stephen's Parish

  • Park Street Pavilion and Recreation Ground

Sandridge Parish Council

  • Jersey Farm Woodland Park
  • Sandringham Crescent Open Space and Play Area

Any comments regarding this proposal should be made in writing to assistant director, Operations and Strategic Projects, St Albans City and District Council, Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Or by email to estates@stalbans.gov.uk

All comments must be submitted by March 15, 2026.

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