Parking, roads and transport
We are responsible for parking services - from managing car parks to introducing parking controls such as resident parking schemes to address local parking issues.
We also help keep the streets clear by tackling illegally parked or abandoned vehicles. We are responsible for making sure streets are clearly and logically named and numbered.
Our aim is to make it as easy and safe as possible for residents, businesses and visitors to travel around the District and to find somewhere to park.
Services to maintain our roads and pavements are carried out by Hertfordshire County Council, including potholes, faulty streetlights and traffic signs, weed control, and over-grown trees. But we’ll point you in the right direction to make it easy for you to report issues and have these sorted out.
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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.
Update on on-street car parking bay charges in Harpenden and St Albans
An average 1,150 motorists a day are parking at on-street parking bays in Harpenden following the introduction of charges.
Innovative Access Permit launched to make car parking easier for older people
Residents in St Albans District aged 70 or over can apply for a brand new Access Permit to make car parking easier.
Leased car park’s upper storey closed for safety reasons
UPDATE: part of the upper tier has now been re-opened following a further inspection. Only around 30 spaces are out of action (12/2).
Charges to be introduced at on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden, and a brand new Access Permit for older residents using the Council’s car parks
Charges are to be introduced at some limited waiting on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden following an extensive public consultation.
Council’s 14 main car parks receive safety award
St Albans City and District Council’s main car parks have received a major award from the Safer Parking Scheme.
Revised proposals for car parking charges at limited waiting bays
Revised proposals for car parking charges at some limited waiting bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre have been published.
Civil Enforcement Officers to be equipped with bodycams on a permanent basis
Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) in St Albans District are to be equipped with body-worn cameras on a permanent basis after a successful trial.
Give your views on an Access Pass to help older people with car parking
Residents in St Albans District are asked to give their views on a proposed Access Pass to help older people with car parking.
Review of high-demand car parking bays with limited waiting times
Residents, businesses and community groups in St Albans and Harpenden can take part in a review of the operation of on-street car parking bays with limited waiting times.
Parking services team go all-electric to cut emissions
St Albans City and District Council’s parking services team have moved to all-electric transport to cut back on harmful emissions.
Contactless payments made a mandatory option for taxis in St Albans District
All taxis operating in St Albans District will have to accept contactless payments and can no longer be cash only.
New car parking strategy for St Albans District
A new eco-friendly car parking strategy has been adopted by St Albans City and District Council.
High response to car parking survey
More than 3,000 people gave their views in an “outstanding” response to a survey about a car parking strategy for St Albans District.
Civil Enforcement Officers to trial body-worn cameras in St Albans District
Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) in St Albans District are to trial body-worn cameras to improve their personal safety.
Have your say on a new eco-friendly car parking strategy for St Albans District
A consultation has opened into a new car parking strategy for St Albans District that is designed to be more eco-friendly and improve accessibility.