Harpenden’s new culture centre to be named after comedy legend

Harpenden’s new culture centre is to be named after one of its most famous residents – comedy legend Eric Morecambe.

More Council homes delivered

An ageing sheltered housing block in St Albans has been transformed with the first new tenants due to move in by Christmas.

St Albans Museum + Gallery - Cabaret Mechanical Marvels

Cabaret Mechanical Marvels

3 December 2020 – 21 February 2021

St Albans Museum + Gallery

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Draft Local Plan withdrawn

A draft Local Plan (LP) that identified land for development in St Albans District has been withdrawn.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.