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Alban Arena on course to open in the late spring
The Alban Arena is on schedule to reopen in the late spring following essential work to remove asbestos.
Community lottery: launch event for community groups
A lottery to raise much-needed funds for voluntary and community groups in St Albans District is to be launched this month:
Community grants – Council to award £50,000
Almost £50,000 of grants is to be given to community groups in St Albans District to support their highly important activities.
Holocaust Memorial Day – Mayor to host service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Edgar Hill is to host a service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.
More financial support for District businesses
More financial support is available to hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses in St Albans District which have been hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Measures taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections
A range of measures have been taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections in St Albans District caused by a surge in COVID-related absences.
Climate Change Action Plan – “good progress being made”
Plans to tackle climate change in St Albans District have made “good progress” but there is still much work to do.
Mayor’s Pride Awards: nominations open
Nominations have opened for this year’s St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards including a new one for 2022 – the Frontline Worker Award