St Albans is situated 20 miles from central London and has excellent communication links to the surrounding areas. Key routes include the M1, M10, and M25 motorways, the A414 and A1081. The Thameslink rail service operates between St Albans and Bedford and central London and Brighton .The Abbey Line branch line links St Albans and Watford.
The City and District of St Albans has a reputation of being an affluent, prosperous and a highly skilled area for the business community.
Business in St Albans & District Council is focussed on working in partnership with local agencies to help the business community develop and prosper and attract inward investment. Partners include:
• St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA) – which provides one - to- one business counselling sessions plus low cost office and workshop premises. www.stanta.co.uk
• Business Link - Government funded service to promote and support enterprise www.businesslink.gov.uk/east
• St Albans District Chamber of Commerce. This aims to further the interest of businesses in the area ensuring positive growth and development. www.stalbans-chamber.co.uk