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.
View voting and election information, including how to vote, election notices and results.
Your vote matters – don’t lose it. To be able to vote at an election you need to be registered to vote.
Can’t get to your polling station? You can apply to vote by post.
Service News
Only days left to secure your vote for forthcoming elections
Everyone aged 18 and above has only days left to secure their vote for next month’s important local elections.
National Day of Reflection - Tuesday 23 March
St Albans City and District Council will be observing a minute’s silence at 12 noon as part of the national day of reflection, marking the anniversary of the first Covid Lockdown.
Voters urged to register in time to have their say in May
Everyone aged 18 and above is urged to secure their vote for important local elections in a few weeks’ time.
Councillors agree Corporate Plan and Budget for 2021/22
Councillors have approved a Corporate Plan for St Albans City and District Council that will help combat the climate emergency, deliver more social housing, support local
Multi-million pound property purchase can go ahead
The multi-million pound purchase of a major property by St Albans City and District Council can go ahead, Councillors have decided.
Plans to change Council’s governance arrangements
Residents are being asked to give their views about proposed changes to the way St Albans City and District Council is governed.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Mayor to host online service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith is to host an online service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with this year’s theme of - Be the Light in the Darkness.
Voting safely at next year’s elections
Measures will be taken to ensure St Albans District residents will be able to vote safely at next year’s local elections.
Local Government Boundary Commission for England - final recommendations for changes to St Albans District wards
News Release from the Local Government Boundary Commissio
Mayor raises charity funds from a sleep-in
St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith raised funds for local homeless charities by turning the annual Sleepout into a sleep-in.
Electoral register canvassers to observe social distancing rules
Canvassers will maintain social distancing when they knock on doors in St Albans District to encourage residents to register to vote.
Mayor renews charity appeal as domestic violence cases soar
St Albans Mayor Janet Smith has renewed her plea for charity donations after a rise in domestic violence cases during the Covid-19 lockdown.
What Council services should be scrutinised?
Residents are urged to have their say about what St Albans City and District Council services should be improved.
Don’t lose your voice
Residents in St Albans District are urged not to lose their voice by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
Let us know what Council services should be scrutinised
Residents can have their say about what St Albans City and District Council services they would like to see improved.
Get involved in local government and help set pay for Councillors
People who are interested in local government are needed by St Albans City and District Council to help set the level of allowances Councillors receive for their work.