Catch up with the issues discussed at the 39th Fishpool Street Residents' Association (FSRA) annual general meeting held at the Lower Red Lion on 18 July. Pedestrianisation, the School coaches, electric vehicle charging, the launch of digital parking permits and planning issues, such as St Albans Council's move to double the number of days public events can be staged in Verulamium Park, were among the hot topics. Download a PDF of the minutes to read at your leisure. .

You read it first in the FSRA newsletter – Stuart Macer’s insightful look at the role the straw hat trade played in 19th century Fishpool.