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Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans District on Sunday 22 May.

Cycling tracks opened at revamped community centre
New pump and cyclocross tracks have been opened at a St Albans community centre which is being revamped.

Clock Tower reopening delayed
The reopening of St Albans’ historic Clock Tower has been delayed to allow for emergency repairs.
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards: The Winners
A charity that campaigns against domestic violence was among the winners this year of the St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards.
Cremation urn found during excavation work at site of ancient Roman town
Archaeological research is underway at the site of two new all-weather tennis and netball courts in Verulamium Park in St Albans.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be marked by street party in St Albans
A free street party is to be held in St Albans City Centre to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee during the June bank holiday.
Community groups urged to sign up to good cause lottery
Rainbows, guides, sports clubs and other voluntary groups are being urged to sign up to the St Albans District Community Lottery.

Council gains white ribbon status
St Albans City and District Council has gained White Ribbon status – showing that it is working to end male violence against women.
Future of historic St Albans Charter Market outlined – mixture of stalls and gazebos in City colours proposed
The core of St Albans historic Charter Market is to become a mix of traditional market stalls and gazebos – all in the City’s famous blue and yellow colours.
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:
Guidance on how to donate a memorial bench
Guidance for people who wish to set up a memorial bench in St Albans District to honour a loved one has been agreed.
We want to hear your views on crime prevention in St Albans District
Residents, businesses and community groups are being given the opportunity to help shape a detailed plan for improving crime prevention in St Albans Distr
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.
Alban Arena Temporary Closure - Q&A
Answers to questions about the recent temporary closure of the Alban Arena.
Mayor raises more than £5,000 for charity
The Mayor of St Albans City and District raised more than £5,000 for charity at two festive events.