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Community Lottery raises almost £50,000 for good causes
St Albans District Community Lottery has raised almost £50,000 for good causes since its launch with more than 93,000 tickets sold, a report has revealed.
Help shape the District’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the next five years
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to help shape an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for St Albans District.
Alban Day hailed as a “magnificent spectacle and a great success”
Thousands of people thronged St Albans City Centre to enjoy one of the most popular events of the yea
Community grant funds open for applications
Community groups and charities in St Albans District that help people in need can apply for grants of up to £5,000.
St Albans District Community Lottery celebrates its 2nd anniversary: 80,000 tickets sold, £40,000 raised, 40 community groups benefitting
St Albans District Community Lottery is celebrating its 2nd birthday this month – having raised £40,000 for good causes so far.
New playground opens at Cunningham Hill Open Space
A new £65.000 playground has been built at an open space in St Albans which has been revitalised.
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards 2024 – the winners are revealed
A charity that distributes unwanted food to those in need so it does not go to waste enjoyed a d
Mayor congratulates Redbourn’s Britain In Bloom winners
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has congratulated Redbourn villagers for their stunning success in the prestigious Britain In Bloom competition.
Pub listed as an Asset of Community Value
The Crooked Billet pub in Colney Heath has been listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).
Mayor helps resident celebrate her 106th birthday
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, called on resident Amelia Neal as she celebrated – her 106th birthday!
Flourishing Lives - Celebrating UN International Day of Older Persons: All Welcome
Everyone is invited to a series of events in St Albans District to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
Mayor announces his charity for the year – the St Albans Fund for the Future
St Albans Mayor Anthony Rowlands has announced his charity for the year – the St Albans Fund for the Future.
Thousands enjoy the spectacular St Albans Feastival
Thousands of people sampled the main course of the Enjoy St Albans Food and Drink Festival – a six-hour-long street party.
Don’t miss the Food and Drink Festival’s City Centre street party
Thousands of people are expected at the most exciting event of the Enjoy St Albans Food and Drink Festival – a spectacular six-hour-long street party.
Project launched to help domestic abuse survivors gain sustainable employment
A project to help survivors of domestic abuse gain sustainable employment has been launched in St Albans District.
All-weather tennis and netball courts in Verulamium Park are officially opened
St Albans Mayor Anthony Rowlands has officially opened two new all-weather netball and tennis courts at Verulamium Park.