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Holocaust Memorial Day – Mayor to host service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Edgar Hill is to host a service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.
More financial support for District businesses
More financial support is available to hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses in St Albans District which have been hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Measures taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections
A range of measures have been taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections in St Albans District caused by a surge in COVID-related absences.
Climate Change Action Plan – “good progress being made”
Plans to tackle climate change in St Albans District have made “good progress” but there is still much work to do.
Mayor’s Pride Awards: nominations open
Nominations have opened for this year’s St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards including a new one for 2022 – the Frontline Worker Award
Hemel Garden Communities appoints new Programme Director
Hemel Garden Communities has appointed Phillipa Zieba to the role of Programme Director. Phillipa brings with her a wealth of experience, from her previous role as Head
Consultation opens on how Parish and Town Councils in St Albans District are governed – all welcome to give their views
A public consultation on how local communities in St Albans District are governed has begun with residents being asked to give their views.
Alban Arena Temporary Closure - Q&A
Answers to questions about the recent temporary closure of the Alban Arena.
Mayor raises more than £5,000 for charity
The Mayor of St Albans City and District raised more than £5,000 for charity at two festive events.
Budget challenges
Substantial savings will need to be found in St Albans City and District Council’s budget for the next financial year, Councillors have decided.
Alban Arena - all pantomime performances cancelled until at least Wednesday 22 December
Statement on the Alban Arena pantomime from Tony Marmo, Head of Commercial and Development at St Albans City and District Council:
New greener parking strategy for St Albans District to be drawn up
A new greener car parking strategy for St Albans District is to be drawn up to cover the next five years.
St Albans District crowned best recycling local authority in England
The annual recycling rate achieved by St Albans City and District Council was the best in the whole of England last year.
City Centre pedestrianisation: two options should be trialled
Two options for the continued pedestrianisation of parts of St Albans City Centre should be trialled over the next year, Councillors have recommended.
Eco-friendly air source heat pumps fitted in new Council homes
Two new social-rent homes have been built with eco-friendly air source heat pumps to cut carbon emissions.
Green Christmas tree planting initiative
A tree will be planted for every 100 mobile phone car parking payments made by residents and visitors in St Albans District during the festive season.
