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
Latest news
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.
Invitation to attend business summit
Business leaders in St Albans District are urged to attend an online summit where a number of vital issues are to be highlighted and discussed.
St Albans Museums receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
St Albans Museums has been awarded £143,432 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a s
80% of local people say a County Unitary is the wrong plan at the wrong time
Tuesday 13th October. 10.00am.
Council backs locally generated renewable electricity
A national campaign aimed at creating more locally generated renewable electricity is being supported by St Albans City and District Council.
Community grant fast-tracked because of Covid-19
A grant to a charity that supports people with learning disabilities has been fast-tracked because it will help protect them against Covid-19.
Public Spaces Protection Order renewed
A scheme designed to deter antisocial behaviour in the centres of St Albans and Harpenden is to be renewed for three years.
Advice for events and gatherings during Covid-19 pandemic
Advice is being offered to anyone staging an event or gathering in St Albans District during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christmas plans for St Albans District
The Christmas Cracker event to launch the festive season in St Albans District is to be turned into a virtual experience because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kickstart Scheme underway in St Albans District
Employers in St Albans District are urged to join the Kickstart Scheme which offers funding to create job opportunities for 16 to 24-year olds.
Action to tackle the climate emergency
More than 100 actions are to be taken to tackle the climate emergency and make St Albans District carbon neutral by the end of the decade.
Pay no Council Tax for up to a year
Residents in St Albans District who sign up to receive their Council Tax bills electronically will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win £2,000.
Money to grow trees
Residents in St Albans District are encouraged to apply for grants to plant trees in their neighbourhood.
Council plans for second wave of Covid-19
Plans to deal with a second wave of Covid-19 cases in St Albans District this winter are being drawn up.
Recruitment drive for ten job vacancies to start
Ten Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) are to be recruited as soon as possible by St Albans City and District Council.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.
