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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Leased car park’s upper storey closed for safety reasons
UPDATE: part of the upper tier has now been re-opened following a further inspection. Only around 30 spaces are out of action (12/2).

Innovative Access Permit launched to make car parking easier for older people
Residents in St Albans District aged 70 or over can apply for a brand new Access Permit to make car parking easier.

Two fly-tippers prosecuted by St Albans City and District Council
Two fly-tippers were prosecuted last month by St Albans City and District Council and ordered to pay a total of more than £2,000 in fines and costs.

St Albans Spring Festival – thousands expected at an exciting new street event in May
An exciting new street event is to be held in St Albans City Centre featuring free entertainment for everyone.

Scheme to improve Verulamium Park lakes and adjoining meadow is approved
A major scheme to make lasting improvements to Verulamium Park’s artificial lakes and an adjoining meadow has been approved.
Charges to be introduced at on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden, and a brand new Access Permit for older residents using the Council’s car parks
Charges are to be introduced at some limited waiting on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden following an extensive public consultation.

Charter Market traders offered FREE training in essential business skills
Traders at St Albans Charter Market are to be offered FREE training and advice to improve their skills and help their business grow.

St Albans Mayor hosts Holocaust Memorial Day service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Jamie Day hosted an annual service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.

Solar Together returns – residents can boost renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions and save on bills with solar panel initiative
Residents of Hertfordshire are coming together to invest in renewable energy sources through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage.
Statement on the approval of the accounts at the Audit and Governance Committee on Wednesday 22 January
Councillor Paul de Kort, Leader of St Albans City and District Council, said:
Five-year strategy for providing safe, energy-efficient and cost-effective social housing is agreed
A five-year strategy to ensure Council-owned homes are safe, sustainable and fit for the future has been agreed by St Albans City and District Council.

Council’s 14 main car parks receive safety award
St Albans City and District Council’s main car parks have received a major award from the Safer Parking Scheme.

We are supporting Clean Air Night on Wednesday 22 January!
Residents and businesses in St Albans District are urged to avoid wood burning and back Clean Air Night on Wednesday 22 January.

Information for Residents Over the Christmas and New Year Period
Waste and recycling dates, parking information and out of hours emergency contact details.

Beds available for all rough sleepers who want one during the coldest months
Rough sleepers in St Albans District will all be offered a bed for the night during the cold winter months.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.