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, Executive and Communications Manager: claire.wainwright@stalbans.gov.uk, 01727 819572
Latest news
Mayor’s term extended for a year
Councillor Janet Smith’s term as Mayor of the City and District of St Albans has been extended for a year because of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 emergency.
Council Leader and Cabinet remain in post
Councillor Chris White has been confirmed as Leader of St Albans City and District Council for the second year in a row.
Keep up social distancing and enjoy half term at home
Media release from Hertfordshire Resilience
Free Emotional Helpline for St Albans volunteers
News Release from The Counselling Foundation
New environment-friendly surface trialled in Clarence Park
A new eco-friendly surface is being trialled at a footpath in one of St Albans District’s flagship parks.
Harpenden leisure development: spoil fears addressed
Spoil from the development of Harpenden leisure centre is free of asbestos and other contaminants, Councillors have been assured.
Celebrating VE Day 75 at home - Media Release from Hertfordshire Resilience
'Celebrate VE Day 75 this Friday 8 May at home’, that’s the plea from Hertfordshire’s county council, 10 district and borough councils, emergency services and our local NHS.
Schools in Bloom returns despite Covid-19 pandemic
The Schools in Bloom contest for St Albans District is returning this year despite the Covid-19 emergency.
Covid-19: the major risks facing the Council
A sudden drop in income is one of three major risks faced by St Albans City and District Council because of Covid-19, Councillors have been told.
Alban Weekend reimagined online
The Alban Weekend is to be reimagined as an online event this summer because of the Covid-19 emergency.
VE Day 75 celebrations in St Albans
Residents in St Albans District are urged to join the Mayor in a special toast to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Progress made with anti-fraud investigations
Good progress is being made with anti-fraud investigations by St Albans City and District Council following the acquisition of new software.
More social-rent housing planned for St Albans
Residents are asked to give their views about the proposed designs for a new housing development in the Batchwood area of St Albans.
Police hunt for Redbourn vandal
Fourteen benches and a bus shelter in Redbourn were vandalised with slogans falsely suggesting Covid-19 is a myth.
Flytipping: fixed penalty notices to be issued for more offences
Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of up to £300 are to be issued for an extended range of flytipping offences in St Albans District.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets our approach to Media Communications work.
