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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Bring photo ID if voting in the St Peters ward by-election
Residents in the St Peters ward of St Albans City and District Council are reminded to bring approved photo ID to vote at a by-election on Tuesday 13 June.
Veolia Orchard is back to help schools blossom with biodiversity
Veolia and St Albans City and District Council are asking schools to help them deliver ecological transformation by applying for a Veolia Orchard.
Community grants fund opens for applications
Community groups and charities in St Albans District can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help vulnerable people.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor join the St Albans Park Run
The Mayor of St Albans City and District, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has enjoyed his first public engagement since his election to the historic post.

Councillor Anthony Rowlands elected as new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans
Councillor Anthony Rowlands has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans – and has chosen All Ages Together as the theme of his civic year.
Changes to St Albans City and District Council’s Committee system
A new committee dedicated to tackling the climate emergency along with major planning policies has been set up by St Albans City and District Council.

Chris White re-elected as Leader of St Albans City and District Council
Councillor Chris White has been re-elected as Leader of St Albans City and District Council.
St Albans City and District Council wins £300,000 grant for project to improve the environment
A groundbreaking project to tackle climate change in St Albans District has won a £300,000 grant from Innovate UK to fund its work.
Can you help the Council to keep high standards?
An independent person is wanted to help promote high standards of conduct among Councillors and senior officers at St Albans City and District Council.
11,000 new trees planted across St Albans District over the last year
More than 11,000 new trees have been planted across St Albans District during the recent tree planting season.

First World War memorial unveiled for 15 soldiers from the same St Albans street
An extraordinary memorial to 15 soldiers who were killed in the First World War has been unveiled in the St Albans street where they once lived.
By-election in St Peters Ward
A by-election for a vacant seat in the St Peters ward of St Albans City and District Council will take place on Tuesday 13 June.
Resubmission of Direct Debit for Housing and Garage Rent on Friday 19 May 2023
Following an error, the direct debit for customers who pay for their housing and garage rent at the beginning of the month, was not collected when due on the Tuesday 2 May.
Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony on Sunday 14 May
Everyone is welcome to join the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans City and District on Sunday 14 May.
Check out the Enjoy St Albans website for information about what is happening around the District on the Coronation Weekend
You can find out what is happening during the Coronation Weekend on the Enjoy St Albans website.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.