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
Latest news
Call for action over London Luton Airport emissions and further expansion plans
Councillors have proposed a number of actions in a bid to reduce harmful emissions associated with London Luton Airport and halt its further expansion.

Museum activities move online
St Albans Museums are offering a new way for audiences to engage with the collections and exhibitions while the buildings remain closed by hosting a series of online talk
Garden waste collection policies should be reconsidered, Council Committee says
Aspects of a proposed charge for garden waste collection in St Albans District should be reconsidered, a Council Committee has said.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Mayor to host online service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith is to host an online service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with this year’s theme of - Be the Light in the Darkness.
Improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the District
Residents and community groups are being urged to help shape St Albans City and District Council’s equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.
Applications to open shortly for community revenue grants
Community and voluntary groups will soon be able to apply for a grant from a new St Albans City and District Council fund.

Apply for heating and insulation grants this winter
Residents in St Albans District are urged to apply for free or low-cost heating improvements to their homes as cold weather hits this winter.
Parking enforcement during the COVID-19 lockdown
Car parking measures to help residents during the third COVID-19 lockdown have been introduced in St Albans District.

National Lockdown - Stay Home
Covid-19 National Lockdown from 5 January - Statement from the Leader of St Albans City and District Council, Cllr Chris White.
St Albans Museums seeks students and teachers from the St Albans School of Art
St Albans Museums and UH Arts are collecting memories of the St Albans School of Art, which was based in St Albans for over a century.
Heavy rain delays spoil works at Rothamsted Park
Work to level an events area in Harpenden’s Rothamsted Park with spoil from the nearby leisure centre development has been delayed by heavy rainfall.

New head of Commercial and Development
Tony Marmo has become the new Head of the Commercial and Development department of St Albans City and District Council.
Help on hand to ensure no one in Hertfordshire goes hungry or cold this festive season
News Release from Hertfordshire County Council

Harpenden Leisure Centre – launch postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions
The opening of Harpenden’s new multi-million-pound leisure centre has been postponed because of the Government’s new COVID-19 restrictions.

Travel with confidence and stay safe in St Albans District taxis
People can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in St Albans District thanks to a new Travel With Confidence scheme that has been launched across Hertfordshire.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.