Here you will find case studies demonstrating examples of improvements and initiatives that the Council has been involved in, working alone or with our partners and community groups.
2012
Green space partnership
New ways of working and initiatives have been introduced to help improve the District's parks and green spaces.
A new local services at the civic centre
An advice and information centre has been set up at the Civic Centre offering support from a wide range of local organisations including the Citizens Advice Bureau and the Centre for Voluntary Service.
A new regulatory services model
A new multi-functional enforcement team has been developed that is responsible for health and safety, food, pest control, licensing, environmental pollution, infectious disease control and parking enforcement.
2011
New Quality Homes for the elderly
We are redeveloping our sheltered accommodation for the elderly to bring it up to modern standards. One of the first projects has involved working with North Hertfordshire Homes to redevelop Rosewood Court (formerly Eric Steele House).
Dragons' apprentices help charities
The Dragon's Apprentice scheme has been set up to challenge young people to raise money for charities with the help of local businesses and other organisations.
A new vision for the District
The Council is developing a vision for the development of St Albans City and District for the next 20 years.
Smartwater helps prevent burglary
Smartwater, the property marking system, is being used to help prevent repeat burglaries among vulnerable members of the community.
Upgrading community shopping area
Local school children have helped make the shopping area at Abbots Avenue West, St Albans more attractive by painting a mural and planting shrubs.
Making the District Bloom
St Albans District in Bloom Awards were launched in 2010 with the aim of making the District a greener and more attractive place to live. The gardening competition recognises outstanding examples of gardens and floral displays.
2010
Providing homes for young people with disabilities
The Castle Mews project has provided purpose-built accommodation for physically and sensory disabled young persons, enabling them to live a full and independent life in St Albans City and District.
Provision of a community centre in St Albans
A former school building has been refurbished to provide St Albans residents with access to a community centre. Volunteers from local employer Premier Foods helped refurbish the centre.
Twin bins help the District meet recycling target
The introduction of a twin bin system has helped increase the amount of household waste recycled in the District from 36.35% in 2007/8 to 50.32% in 2009/10, enabling us to beat our target.
A new streamlined complaints procedure
We have introduced a clear customer pledge and a streamlined complaints procedure so that everyone can understand what to expect from the Council and what should happen if things go wrong.
2009
St Albans Executive Forum launched
An Executive Forum was launched in March 2009 to help provide unemployed professionals living in St Albans City and District with the tools and resources to find new jobs.
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Meals on Wheels service made more effective
St Albans City and District Council worked with Hertfordshire County Council to help transfer the District's Meals on Wheels service in 2009 to a new county-wide service.
Redevelopment of sheltered housing
The Council has embarked on a long-term project to redevelop sheltered housing for the elderly in the District so that the quality of available accommodation is improved.
Talent management initiative launched
The Council has introduced apprenticeships and set up a university bursary scheme as part of a talent management initiative.
City Vision
A new long-term vision for St Albans is being developed.
Date of last review: 09 May 2013