Voting and elections
We run all local, regional and national elections that take place in the district. We also maintain the electoral register. We seek to manage these in a transparent, accountable and innovative way. Our aim is to make sure that local people are fully able to exercise their right to vote and to influence decisions that affect their lives.
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Best Next Generation Employer award for St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council has been named Best Next Generation Employer at the prestigious LGC Workforce Awards.

We support White Ribbon Day and Orange the World, campaigns to end male violence against women
St Albans City and District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day and Orange the World –
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade in St Albans
Hundreds of people showed their respects to Britain’s war dead at a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans.

By-elections called for both District and County Councils
Two Council by-elections will take place in St Albans District on Thursday 7 December 2023.

Changes to postal and proxy vote applications
Residents in St Albans District are advised that changes are being made to the way you can apply for postal and proxy votes.
Polling districts and polling stations review
Community groups and residents are asked to give their views as part of a review of polling stations in St Albans District.

Dedication service for refurbished Burma Star Association Memorial
St Albans Mayor Councillor Anthony Rowlands attended a service of dedication for a refurbished Burma Star Association Memorial.

By-election: residents have only a few days left to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate
Residents who want to have their say in the Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm by-election have only a few days left to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
By-election called in Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm ward
A by-election for a vacant seat in the Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm ward of St Albans City and District Council will take place on Thursday 17 August.
Corporate Peer Challenge report published
A panel of senior local government figures has carried out a review of St Albans City and District Council’s (SADC) operations.

Mayor takes part in St Albans Half Marathon
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, was one of around 2,000 people who took part in the 41st St Albans Half Marathon.
Bring photo ID if voting in the St Peters ward by-election
Residents in the St Peters ward of St Albans City and District Council are reminded to bring approved photo ID to vote at a by-election on Tuesday 13 June.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor join the St Albans Park Run
The Mayor of St Albans City and District, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has enjoyed his first public engagement since his election to the historic post.

Councillor Anthony Rowlands elected as new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans
Councillor Anthony Rowlands has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans – and has chosen All Ages Together as the theme of his civic year.

Chris White re-elected as Leader of St Albans City and District Council
Councillor Chris White has been re-elected as Leader of St Albans City and District Council.
Changes to St Albans City and District Council’s Committee system
A new committee dedicated to tackling the climate emergency along with major planning policies has been set up by St Albans City and District Council.