News archive
Concern for pubs
Residents of St Albans have been urged to sign a petition calling for a reduction in the new business rates for pubs.
Finance for four community projects
Four new community projects in the St Albans District are to be funded in part by contributions from property developers. Around £35,000 will go towards improvements to the Colney Heath sectio
Designs for new leisure, culture and arts facilities in Harpenden being developed
Feedback on proposals for new leisure, arts and cultural facilities for Harpenden and the rest of the District is being taken forward in the £18 million project’s designs.
Mayor’s Civic Ball raises £6K for homeless charity
They took part in a silent auction, raffle and tombola to raise funds for the charity which provides support to young people who need a home.
Pay-to-Stay changes stopped
Pay-to-Stay – a proposal to increase local authority housing rents for higher earners – will not be implemented by St Albans City and District Council.
Improving the community
Major work is to be undertaken this month to improve one of the main attractions at Verulamium Park in St Albans.
St Albans Christmas Market under scrutiny
The performance of the St Albans Christmas Market came under the spotlight in a review by councillors from St Albans City and District Council last Thursday (2 March).
Mayor’s Pride Awards’ finalists unveiled
A host of extraordinary people and outstanding groups that make a positive contribution to the community have been short-listed as finalists for the Mayor’s Pride Awards 2017.