News, Media Enquiries and What’s On
The Communications Team answers all media and filming enquires.
Contact details:
John McJannet, Principal Communications Officer: john.mcjannet@stalbans.gov.uk, 01727 819533
Claire Wainwright, Policy and Communications Manager: claire.wainwright@stalbans.gov.uk, 01727 819572
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New Independent Chair of Audit Committee appointed
An Independent Chair of the important Audit Committee of St Albans City and District Council has been appointed.
Have your say on a new eco-friendly car parking strategy for St Albans District
A consultation has opened into a new car parking strategy for St Albans District that is designed to be more eco-friendly and improve accessibility.
Thousands enjoy Food and Drink Festival street party
More than 12,000 people sampled the main course of the Enjoy St Albans Food and Drink Festival – a six-hour-long street party.
Telephone hotline launched to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes and cut bills
A new service to help St Albans District residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce bills has been launched.
Innovative community toilet scheme to be trialled in St Albans
St Albans City and District Council is to trial an innovative venture to provide residents and visitors with more public toilets.
Secure your vote!
Canvassers are to visit households in St Albans District to encourage residents to secure their vote.
Food and Drink Festival’s City Centre street party on Sunday 25 September
Thousands of people are expected at the highlight of the Enjoy St Albans Food and Drink Festival – a six-hour-long street party.
Timetable for St Albans District’s Local Plan
A timetable for producing a Local Plan for St Albans District has been approved by Councillors.
Changes to Council Services on Monday 19 September
St Albans City and District Council has announced changes to services on Monday 19 September to observe the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Proclamation ceremony held in St Albans to announce the new King
An historic Proclamation ceremony was held in St Albans to announce the new King’s reign.
People can lay floral tributes to the Queen at an area beside the Cathedral
People wanting to pay their respects to the Queen can lay a floral tribute at a special area set aside by the Cathedral.
Local Proclamation of King Charles III/Mayor's floral tribute
Proclamation of King Charles III - an historic ceremony in St Albans to proclaim the new King will be held on the Museum + Gallery balcony at 4.30pm on Sunday 11 September.
Verulamium Museum wins top award for its education programme
Verulamium Museum in St Albans has won a prestigious national award for the quality of its educational work.
Have your say on the future of South West Hertfordshire
Views on the future of South West Hertfordshire are being invited, as a draft vision for the area which aspires to accelerate ‘positive change’ is now open for public con
New contract for management of eight major sport and cultural facilities agreed
A new management contract for eight major sports and cultural centres in St Albans District has been awarded.
Solar Together: scheme to cut emissions and reduce energy bills launched
A new scheme launched in St Albans District can help residents cut carbon emissions and save on energy bills.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.