Four 2025 Green Flag awards for outstanding parks and open spaces

Four Green Flag awards have been won by St Albans City and District Council in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces.

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Councils Launch Stakeholder Engagement on the Future of Local Government in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire’s 11 Councils have launched the first phase of engagement as part of a joint programme to shape proposals for the future of local government in the county.&n

Future of St Albans Mayoralty and creation of a new parish council would be considered in a community governance review

The future of the historic St Albans Mayoralty and the creation of a new parish council would be considered in a review of how the District is gov

New supported living homes found to allow 16 disabled adults in Harpenden to live independently

Sixteen adults supported by Harpenden Mencap have been provided with new homes in the town by St Albans City and District Council.

Council Leaders rule out single unitary authority proposal for Hertfordshire

The Leaders of Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have agreed to rule out the option of a single unitary authority for the

Planning department’s designated status is lifted following major improvement

St Albans City and District Council’s planning department has had its designated status lifted by the Government after a dramatic improvement in performance.

Burger restaurant prosecuted for breach of food safety regulations

A burger restaurant’s operator has been prosecuted for failing to register as a food business as required by food safety and hygiene regulations.

Councillor Teresa Heritage elected as new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans

Councillor Teresa Heritage has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans and will support two charities during her year in office.

Councillor Paul De Kort re-elected Leader of St Albans City and District Council

Councillor Paul De Kort has been re-elected Leader of St Albans City and District Council.

First St Albans Spring Festival hailed as “a major success”

Thousands of people enjoyed a new St Albans City Centre event which has been hailed as “a major success.”

Resident ordered to pay more than £2,600 for fly-tipping offence

A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay more than £2,600 after a large amount of waste was dumped on a quiet country road.

More than 60 people attend ancient Beating the Bounds ceremony

More than 60 people took part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Alba

Community grant fund opens for applications to help people in need

Community groups and charities in St Albans District that help people in need can apply for grants of up to £2,000.

Don’t miss St Albans Spring Festival – thousands expected at FREE street party

Thousands of people are expected to join an exciting St Albans City Centre event with free entertainment suitable for all.

Mayor leads VE Day 80 celebrations in St Albans District

St Albans Mayor, Councillor Jamie Day, laid a wreath at the City’s War Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.