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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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.
River Ver footpath re-opened after major repairs
A popular footpath by the River Ver in St Albans has re-opened ahead of schedule after major repairs were completed.
Cash payments now available for on-street parking bays
Cash payments can now be made for on-street car parking bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre.
Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony on Sunday 11 May
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans City and District on Sunday 11 May.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.