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.
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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.
Can you help the Council to keep high standards?
An independent person is wanted to help promote high standards of conduct among Councillors and senior officers at St Albans City and District Council.
By-election in St Peters Ward
A by-election for a vacant seat in the St Peters ward of St Albans City and District Council will take place on Tuesday 13 June.
Results of the St Albans City and District Council elections held on Thursday 4 May 2023
The results are posted here.
Results of the Parish and Town Council elections in St Albans District on Thursday 4 May 2023
The results are posted here.
Advice for voters with disabilities
A new webpage offering advice to voters with disabilities has been provided by St Albans City and District Council.
Have your say on Thursday 4 May – and don’t forget to bring photo ID
Voters going to the polls on Thursday 4 May for important local elections should remember to bring approved photo ID.
Residents have only a few days left to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate
Residents who want to have their say in May’s local elections have only a few days left to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Elections on Thursday 4 May: make sure you are registered to vote and have photo ID
Residents in St Albans District have only a few weeks left to register to vote in important local elections.
Commonwealth Peace Flag to be raised in St Albans
The Commonwealth’s Flag for Peace is to be raised in St Albans at a special ceremony on Commonwealth Day, Monday 13 March.
A budget for 2023/24 and Council Plan covering the next five years has been agreed by St Albans City and District Councillors
A budget for 2023/24 and a Council Plan covering the next five years have been agreed by St Albans City and District Councillors.
Council Plan recommendations underpin the Council’s approach over the next five years
Council Plan recommendations underpin the Council’s approach over the next five years