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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Council stages “valuable and successful” St Albans District Business Summit
Sustainability, long-term economic trends and progress with the Local Plan were among the major topics discussed at the St Albans Dis
We support White Ribbon Day and Orange the World, campaigns to end male violence against women
St Albans City and District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day and Orange the World –
Best Next Generation Employer award for St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council has been named Best Next Generation Employer at the prestigious LGC Workforce Awards.
Batchwood Hall to be revived as a high-quality restaurant, bar and hotel
Historic Batchwood Hall in St Albans is to be given a new lease of life as an upmarket restaurant, bar and hotel.
Christmas Cracker event attracts thousands to St Albans City Centre
The St Albans Christmas Cracker – a fun-packed event that launches the District’s festive season – attracted thousands of people to the City Centre.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade in St Albans
Hundreds of people showed their respects to Britain’s war dead at a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans.
Christmas Cracker returns on Sunday 19 November
Thousands of people are expected at the St Albans Christmas Cracker to launch the festive season in St Albans District.
Hospitality businesses in St Albans District to be provided with a new food safety service
Restaurants, pubs, cafés and other hospitality businesses in St Albans District are to be offered a new food safety service.
By-elections called for both District and County Councils
Two Council by-elections will take place in St Albans District on Thursday 7 December 2023.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor to sleep out in aid of homeless charity
St Albans Mayor Councillor Anthony Rowlands is to experience life as a rough sleeper to raise money for the Open Door homeless charity.
Financial help to be given to vulnerable people
Low income and vulnerable residents in St Albans District may be entitled to free supermarket and energy vouchers to help with cost-of-living increases.
Remembrance Sunday in St Albans
A moving Remembrance Day Parade and Service is to take place in St Albans on Sunday 12 November.
Tenants asked for their views on social housing service
Tenants are being asked for their views on St Albans City and District Council’s housing service in a major survey.
Changes to postal and proxy vote applications
Residents in St Albans District are advised that changes are being made to the way you can apply for postal and proxy votes.
Historic Charter Market is “thriving and showing substantial growth”
The historic St Albans Charter Market continues to grow by attracting more traders with the number of occupied pitches also increasing sharply, new figures have revealed.
Food and Drink Festival Award Winners 2023 Revealed
An Indian restaurant and bar has scooped two titles at the Enjoy St Albans Food and Drink Festival Awards 2023.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.