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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St Albans Mayor to lead VJ Day 80 celebrations
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Da
Public inspection of Council’s 2024-2025 Unaudited Accounts Open until mid-September
St Albans City and District Council’s unaudited draft accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025 have been published on its website.

Residents can apply for grants of up to £30,000 for energy efficiency improvements to privately-owned homes
Residents in St Albans District can apply for grants of up to £30,000 to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes.

Fly-tipper prosecuted for TWO offences – she is ordered to pay £1,800
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,800 for illegally dumping waste near her home in St Albans.

Residents asked to give their views on Parish and Town Council arrangements in St Albans District
Residents are urged to give their views on Parish and Town Council arrangements in St Albans District and any changes they would like to see.

Postal votes now valid for a maximum term of three years – 19,000 people in St Albans District told they will need to renew soon
Around 19,000 people in St Albans District are being advised they will need to renew their postal vote soon because of a change to the law.

Four 2025 Green Flag awards for outstanding parks and open spaces
Four Green Flag awards have been won by St Albans City and District Council in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces.

Councils Launch Stakeholder Engagement on the Future of Local Government in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s 11 Councils have launched the first phase of engagement as part of a joint programme to shape proposals for the future of local government in the county.&n

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.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.