Latest news
Charter Market – new market layout being trialled to allow more stall holders to trade
St Albans City and District Council has worked with market traders to develop a revised Charter Market layout to allow more traders to operate at the twice-weekly market.
Charter Market – traders set to help shape market for safe social distancing
A team from St Albans City and District Council met with market traders on Friday (31 July) to listen to their concerns and their ideas for running the Charter Market during the current pandemic.
Charter Market – safe and equitable is our objective
St Albans City and District Council has defended its stance on reopening St Albans Charter Market in a safe and socially distanced way.
Leisure centres reopened
Leisure centres owned by St Albans City and District Council have reopened after being shut during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Consultation on neighbourhood plan for Sandridge
Residents, businesses and community groups are being consulted about a neighbourhood plan for the parish of Sandridge.
Help for hospitality businesses and market traders
Licenses allowing cafes, pubs and restaurants in St Albans District to make better use of outdoor space are to be fast-tracked to boost trade.
Heritage Trail plan for St Albans
A proposal to complete a Heritage Trail in St Albans City to highlight its remarkable historical buildings, famous people and events has been put forward.
Businesses to be surveyed about Covid-19 impact
Businesses in St Albans District are urged to take part in an important survey about how they are coping with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Purchase of major City Centre office block
A major retail and office block which has been on the market for £7.2 million could be bought by St Albans City and District Council.
Go ahead given for more social-rent housing
A building contractor is to be appointed for a new £3.7 million social-rent housing development in the Batchwood area of St Albans.
Extra borrowing needed to complete new Harpenden leisure and cultural centres
Extra borrowing has been recommended to complete the ambitious development of new leisure and cultural centres in Harpenden.
More financial help for small businesses hit by Covid-19
A second round of grants are to be awarded to small businesses in St Albans District that have missed out on Government funding for the Covid-19 emergency.
St Albans Museums shortlisted for national award
St Albans Museums’ innovative work with volunteers for the Pickling Project exhibition has been shortlisted for a prestigious Museums + Heritage award.
