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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Full steam ahead with King Offa social housing development as new contractor appointed
Neilcott Construction Ltd has been appointed as the new contractor to build 14 homes on the former King Offa site and are due to start work by the end
New playground opens at Cunningham Hill Open Space
A new £65.000 playground has been built at an open space in St Albans which has been revitalised.
Discussions to be held on plans for additional market days in St Albans City Centre
Plans to hold small-scale markets throughout the week in St Albans City Centre are to be discussed with traders.
Judge Lana Wood’s appointment as Honorary Recorder of St Albans is marked at a special ceremony
Judge Lana Wood’s appointment as Honorary Recorder of St Albans City and Distri
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards 2024 – the winners are revealed
A charity that distributes unwanted food to those in need so it does not go to waste enjoyed a d
Council receives ‘designation’ for non-major planning applications
The Council has received a ‘designation’ for non-major planning applications
Government urged to raise housing benefit cap for people placed in temporary hotel accommodation
St Albans City and District Councillors have called on the Government to increase the funding it provides for placing homeless people in temporary hotel accommodation.
St Albans Mayor raises £1,635 for Open Door charity
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has handed a £1,635 cheque to the Open Door charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people in the area.
St Albans City and District Councillors approve a budget for 2024/25 in the face of tough financial challenges
St Albans City and District Councillors have agreed a budget for the next financial year along with a long-term plan setting out thei
Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy for St Albans District is launched
A new sustainability and climate crisis strategy for St Albans District with the aim of achieving net zero by 2030 has been launched.
Crime Prevention in St Albans District – Please Give Your Views!
Residents, businesses and community groups can give their views on how to improve crime prevention
Mayor’s town twinning visit to Fano, Italy, “strengthens ties”
The longstanding ties between St Albans and the Italian town of Fano have been strengthened by an official Mayoral visit.
Street named after community hero Jenny Huggard-Sena
A community within St Albans turned out in force to name a new street after their local hero - Jenny Huggard-Sena.
Fixed Penalty Notice fines for fly-tipping increased to a £1,000 maximum
Fixed Penalty Notice fines for fly-tipping in St Albans District are to be increased to a maximum of £1,000.
St Albans Charter Market declared Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain
St Albans Charter Market has won a prestigious national award for being – the Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain.
Company ordered to pay more than £7,000 for fly-tip
A removals firm was ordered to pay more than £7,000 for illegally dumping the contents of a shop clearance on a country road.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.