Latest news
Mayor raises charity funds from a sleep-in
St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith raised funds for local homeless charities by turning the annual Sleepout into a sleep-in.
More financial support for business
Businesses in St Albans District which have been forced to close during the current lockdown could be entitled to more financial support.
Long-term financial support given to women’s refuge
St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR) is to be given long-term financial support in recognition of the vital services it provides.
Draft Local Plan withdrawn
A draft Local Plan (LP) that identified land for development in St Albans District has been withdrawn.
Charge for green waste collections proposed in light of budget concerns
A charge for garden waste collections is set to be introduced in St Albans District in response to budget constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New car parking measures for the lockdown
New car parking measures have come into force in St Albans District during the lockdown to respond to the needs of residents.
St Albans BID “improving the local economy”
St Albans Business Improvement District (BID) has taken on an important role in developing the local economy since it was formed three years ago, a report has concluded.
Verulamium Park’s new playground opening
A new £250,000 children’s playground at Verulamium Park in St Albans has been completed and will open on Wednesday 11 November.
Grants for community groups
Voluntary and community groups in St Albans District are encouraged to apply to a grants fund aimed at helping the most vulnerable people.
Council distributes almost £1.3 million of grants to local businesses
Almost £1.3 million of non-repayable grants have been given to small businesses and voluntary groups in St Albans District to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schools in Bloom winners
The annual Schools in Bloom contest for St Albans District was able to go ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic with the winners having now been chosen.
Mayor’s invitation to join an online Remembrance Sunday service
St Albans’ Mayor has invited residents to pay their respects to Britain’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday by watching an online service.
Council to reinstate lifetime tenancies for its social housing
Fixed-term tenancies on Council homes in St Albans District are to be abolished in favour of lifetime ones.
Harpenden Town Council to take over Rothamsted Park in January 2021
The ownership of Rothamsted Park is scheduled to be transferred to Harpenden Town Council (HTC) in January next year.
Sign up to air pollution alerts
Residents in St Albans District concerned about air pollution levels are urged to sign up to a free alerts service.
Electoral register canvassers to observe social distancing rules
Canvassers will maintain social distancing when they knock on doors in St Albans District to encourage residents to register to vote.
