The Lagoon in Welwyn Garden City is a widely-valued community asset. However, the body of water itself has long been in a pretty poor state - it's silted over, it gives off an unpleasant smell, and has numerous pieces of litter floating in it.
I know that the speed limit on the B197 has been a matter of concern for Oaklands and Woolmer Green residents - as well as pupils and parents of Oaklands Primary School and St. Michael’s Primary School - for quite some time.
You may be aware the pond on New Road is a matter of much debate in Woolmer Green. It’s overgrown with thick foliage, which includes a non-native species of plantlife called crassula helmsii.
Some local residents have expressed concern that the 70mph speed limit on the stretch of the A1000 running between the A1M and the Bessemer Road roundabout is too high. There have been many accidents on the road in recent years, so I think it's worth investigating whether a change in the speed li
