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Long-term financial support given to women’s refuge
St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR) is to be given long-term financial support in recognition of the vital services it provides.
Draft Local Plan withdrawn
A draft Local Plan (LP) that identified land for development in St Albans District has been withdrawn.
Charge for green waste collections proposed in light of budget concerns
A charge for garden waste collections is set to be introduced in St Albans District in response to budget constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New car parking measures for the lockdown
New car parking measures have come into force in St Albans District during the lockdown to respond to the needs of residents.
St Albans BID “improving the local economy”
St Albans Business Improvement District (BID) has taken on an important role in developing the local economy since it was formed three years ago, a report has concluded.
Verulamium Park’s new playground opening
A new £250,000 children’s playground at Verulamium Park in St Albans has been completed and will open on Wednesday 11 November.
Schools in Bloom winners
The annual Schools in Bloom contest for St Albans District was able to go ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic with the winners having now been chosen.
Council distributes almost £1.3 million of grants to local businesses
Almost £1.3 million of non-repayable grants have been given to small businesses and voluntary groups in St Albans District to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.