Missed any news this week?

Here is a quick round-up of some of the stories from this week.

Frankie Dawson, from Borehamwood, posts video on Instagram boasting about life in HMP The Mount, in Bovingdon

Borehamwood Times:

A prisoner has been filmed boasting about life in jail where he says he makes more money than he did on the outside by selling the drug 'spice'.

Frankie Dawson, 30, from Borehamwood, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in November after inflicting grievous bodily harm and is currently serving time in The Mount prison in Bovingdon.

Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council hold annual meeting to discuss China sistering

Borehamwood Times:

The annual meeting of the Elstree and Borehamwood town council was held last night (Wednesday) and the ‘sistering’ of a China city was discussed.

The town council has agreed that it will be sistered with a city in China despite already having a Twin Town Association.

Traffic still an issue in Borehamwood

Borehamwood Times:

Neighbours have become increasingly concerned at the lack of thought given to drivers and commuters across the town.

At a recent Highways meeting, at Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood, there was an overview of the CPZ in three areas; Potters Bar, Radlett and Bushey. However Borehamwood was omitted.

Concerns after stone wall held up by wooden planks in Meadow Park, Borehamwood

Borehamwood Times:

A leaning stone wall has become a concern for walkers, parents and neighbours after a council has positioned wooden planks to hold it up rather than fixing it.

A stone wall, in Meadow Park, in Borehamwood, has become crooked and has begun to lean over the path causing concern for the users of the park.

Application to build 170 new homes to be debated by Hertsmere Borough Council's planning committee

Borehamwood Times:

An application to demolish an old sports building and build 170 new homes to be decided.

Developers submitted the application to demolish the old sports buildings and stewards bungalow at the Old Haberdasher's site, in Croxdale Road, in Borehamwood.