Service Update - Garden Waste
Phone number correction
We have been made aware that the phone number on the email sent out for garden waste DD has the wrong phone number on it. Please do not use this number and instead call: 01727 819322 for Garden waste.
Garden waste email
Some people who have signed up to the Garden Waste scheme by Direct Debit may have received an email advising them the DD has failed and asking them to click on a link. Unfortunately this seems to be a system error on our side. Please be assured we are working on this and will be updating all affected customers as soon as possible.
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More than 30,000 households in St Albans District sign up to garden waste recycling scheme
The new garden waste recycling service in St Albans District has been a success – with more than one in two households subscribing, it has been revealed.
Update on plans to redevelop major City Centre site
A strategy aimed at enhancing the cultural assets of St Albans District to benefit residents and businesses and attract more visitors over the long-term is to be drawn up
New hybrid Charter Market to be launched in September
The historic St Albans Charter Market is to be relaunched in a new hybrid form on Wednesday 7 September.
Can you help the Council to keep standards high?
Three people are wanted to help promote high standards of conduct among Councillors and senior officers at St Albans City and District Council.
Housing figures for St Albans District to be challenged
The Government is to be asked to urgently clarify how future housing need in St Albans District is to be calculated.

South West Herts’ vision proceeds to next stage
Residents are to be consulted on a detailed vision for further improving South West Hertfordshire.
Council ready to share services with neighbouring authorities
St Albans City and District Council (SADC) is preparing to share some services with neighbouring local authorities to improve efficiency and the quality of services for l
Plan to improve St Albans District cemeteries agreed
Major improvements are to be made to cemeteries in St Albans District with the community to be consulted about the key plans.

Visits to leisure centres soar
Visits to major leisure centres in St Albans District have soared by more than 60% in just one year, it has been revealed.
Community grant fund opens for applications
Community groups and charities in St Albans District can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help vulnerable people.

St Albans Platinum Party – more than 10,000 join the fun
Thousands of people enjoyed a free City Centre street party in St Albans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

New community and cycling hub to open in St Albans
A brand new community centre is set to open in St Albans on Thursday 2 June. Cottonmill Community and Cycle Centre is managed by leisure operators Everyone Active in partnership

The new Mayor of St Albans – Councillor Geoff Harrison
Councillor Geoff Harrison has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans – and has chosen St Albans for Refugees as his charity for the year.

Chris White re-elected as Council Leader
Councillor Chris White has been re-elected as Leader of St Albans City and District Council for the coming year.

Community News – new monthly edition launched to keep residents informed about events around St Albans District.
You can sign up to have the monthly newsletter sent to you be email here: bit.ly/3Lvlb7Y..

Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans District on Sunday 22 May.