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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First St Albans Spring Festival hailed as “a major success”
Thousands of people enjoyed a new St Albans City Centre event which has been hailed as “a major success.”
Resident ordered to pay more than £2,600 for fly-tipping offence
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay more than £2,600 after a large amount of waste was dumped on a quiet country road.
More than 60 people attend ancient Beating the Bounds ceremony
More than 60 people took part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Alba
Community grant fund opens for applications to help people in need
Community groups and charities in St Albans District that help people in need can apply for grants of up to £2,000.
Don’t miss St Albans Spring Festival – thousands expected at FREE street party
Thousands of people are expected to join an exciting St Albans City Centre event with free entertainment suitable for all.
Mayor leads VE Day 80 celebrations in St Albans District
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Jamie Day, laid a wreath at the City’s War Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
River Ver footpath re-opened after major repairs
A popular footpath by the River Ver in St Albans has re-opened ahead of schedule after major repairs were completed.
Cash payments now available for on-street parking bays
Cash payments can now be made for on-street car parking bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre.
Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony on Sunday 11 May
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans City and District on Sunday 11 May.
Results of the local elections of Thursday 1 May in St Albans District
Votes in the Thursday 1 May local elections in St Albans District will be counted on Friday 2 May and the results will appear her
St Albans Mayor to lead VE Day 80 celebrations
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Jamie Day, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Have your say on Thursday 1 May – and don’t forget to bring photo ID
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 1 May for important local elections – and are reminded to bring approved photo ID.
Local Plan - Inspectors to begin examination hearings
The examination hearings for a Local Plan for St Albans District are to start with an opportunity for objectors to raise any concerns.
Elections on Thursday 1 May: postal vote packs have been sent out
Postal vote packs are being issued to voters in St Albans District for important local elections on Thursday 1 May.
Elections on Thursday 1 May: make sure you are registered to vote and have photo ID
Residents in the St Albans District have only a few days left to register to vote in important lo
Fly-tipper prosecuted and ordered to pay £1.500
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,500 after allowing a large amount of waste to be dumped in a rural road in St Albans District.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.