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Second consultation opens on how Parish and Town Councils in St Albans District are governed
A further round of consultations on how local communities in St Albans District are governed has begun.
Don’t lose your voice at future elections
Residents in St Albans District should make sure their electoral registration details are up to date so they do not lose their voice.
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.
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.
Results of the St Albans City and District Elections of Thursday 5 May
The results of the elections for all 56 seats will appear here: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/elections-
Get ready to have your say on Thursday 5 May
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 5 May for important elections to St Albans City and District Council.
Keep a look out for poll cards – and check the details
Poll cards have been sent to voters in St Albans District for important local elections on Thursday 5 May.
Mayor’s Pride Awards: nominations open
Nominations have opened for this year’s St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards including a new one for 2022 – the Frontline Worker Award
Consultation opens on how Parish and Town Councils in St Albans District are governed – all welcome to give their views
A public consultation on how local communities in St Albans District are governed has begun with residents being asked to give their views.
Budget challenges
Substantial savings will need to be found in St Albans City and District Council’s budget for the next financial year, Councillors have decided.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade in St Albans
Several hundred people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade in St Albans.
Parish and Town Councils in St Albans District to be reviewed
A review of how local communities in St Albans District are governed is to be undertaken next year with residents being asked to give their views.
Councils launch new website to look at the future of South West Herts
The councils within South West Hertfordshire have launched a website to support their long-term aspirations for the area and want to hear views on what issues are important to those who live and wo
More support for Afghan refugees
More support is to be offered to Afghan refugees by St Albans City and District Council to help them settle in the UK.
Question leading Councillors
Residents, businesses and community groups can question the leaders of St Albans City and District Council at their main meetings.