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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New car parking strategy for St Albans District
A new eco-friendly car parking strategy has been adopted by St Albans City and District Council.
Joint working group to produce plan for the Abbey View Athletics complex
A working group is to be formed to map the future management arrangements of the Abbey View Athletics track and pavilion building in Verulamium Park.
Applications open for community grants
Community and voluntary groups can apply for grants from a St Albans City and District Council fund.
New netball and tennis courts open at Verulamium Park
Two new all-weather netball and tennis courts have opened at Verulamium Park in St Albans.
Development projects update
St Albans City and District Council has carried out a strategic review of its major development projects in light of difficult economic conditions.
Winter Beds Project update
Rough sleepers are being offered emergency accommodation in St Albans District during the winter. A bed is available every night for all those who want one.
Twelve former Councillors appointed Honorary Aldermen for their eminent public service
Twelve former St Albans City and District Councillors have been made Honorary Aldermen in recognition of their distinguished public service.
Taxis in St Albans District may soon have to accept contactless payments and no longer be cash only
All taxis operating in St Albans District may soon have to accept contactless payments and no longer choose to be cash only.
Remembering the victims of the Holocaust – Mayor to host service on Sunday 29 January
St Albans Mayor Councillor Geoff Harrison is to host an annual service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.
Charter Market update
St Albans visitors and residents can still snap up last minute bargains and gift ideas for the festive season from the City’s historic Charter Market.
Eco-friendly equipment now being used in St Albans District parks and open spaces
More eco-friendly equipment is being used to maintain parks and green spaces in St Albans District.
All rough sleepers will have a bed available throughout winter
All rough sleepers in St Albans District will be offered a bed during the cold winter months.
Council to join shared service to provide disability improvements to homes
St Albans City and District Council is to join the Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) to deliver grant-funded disability aids and adaptations to householders.
St Albans Museums give local economy a £3 million boost
St Albans Museums contributed almost £3 million to the local economy during the last financial year, a report has shown.
Thousands take part in countywide tree giveaway
News Release from Hertfordshire County Council: Over 4,000 people have taken up the offer of free trees as part of Our Tree Our Future scheme which will see a minimum of 100,000 tr
Action to address the impact of inflation and other external pressures on the Council’s Budget
St Albans City and District Council in common with other local authorities across England is facing challenges due to rising prices and other external factors.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.