More grants for small businesses

Mayor’s term extended for a year

Councillor Janet Smith’s term as Mayor of the City and District of St Albans has been extended for a year because of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 emergency.

Council Leader and Cabinet remain in post

Councillor Chris White has been confirmed as Leader of St Albans City and District Council for the second year in a row.

Keep up social distancing and enjoy half term at home

Media release  from Hertfordshire Resilience                                                                 

Free Emotional Helpline for St Albans volunteers

News Release from The Counselling Foundation

New environment-friendly surface trialled in Clarence Park

A new eco-friendly surface is being trialled at a footpath in one of St Albans District’s flagship parks.

Harpenden leisure development: spoil fears addressed

Spoil from the development of Harpenden leisure centre is free of asbestos and other contaminants, Councillors have been assured.

Celebrating VE Day 75 at home - Media Release from Hertfordshire Resilience

'Celebrate VE Day 75 this Friday 8 May at home’, that’s the plea from Hertfordshire’s county council, 10 district and borough councils, emergency services and our local NHS.

Schools in Bloom returns despite Covid-19 pandemic

The Schools in Bloom contest for St Albans District is returning this year despite the Covid-19 emergency.

Covid-19: the major risks facing the Council

A sudden drop in income is one of three major risks faced by St Albans City and District Council because of Covid-19, Councillors have been told.

Alban Weekend reimagined online

The Alban Weekend is to be reimagined as an online event this summer because of the Covid-19 emergency.

VE Day 75 celebrations in St Albans

Residents in St Albans District are urged to join the Mayor in a special toast to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Progress made with anti-fraud investigations

Good progress is being made with anti-fraud investigations by St Albans City and District Council following the acquisition of new software.

More social-rent housing planned for St Albans

Residents are asked to give their views about the proposed designs for a new housing development in the Batchwood area of St Albans.

Police hunt for Redbourn vandal

Fourteen benches and a bus shelter in Redbourn were vandalised with slogans falsely suggesting Covid-19 is a myth.

Flytipping: fixed penalty notices to be issued for more offences

Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of up to £300 are to be issued for an extended range of flytipping offences in St Albans District.