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
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.
Mayor’s term extended for a year
Councillor Janet Smith’s term as Mayor of the City and District of St Albans has been extended for a year because of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 emergency.
Council Leader and Cabinet remain in post
Councillor Chris White has been confirmed as Leader of St Albans City and District Council for the second year in a row.
Survey on Council response times
Residents and businesses are asked to complete a survey about how quickly their enquiries to St Albans City and District Council are dealt with.
Have your say on new political map of St Albans City & District Council
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across St Albans to comment on its draft recommendations for new council ward boundaries.
Council’s future priorities revealed
Tackling both the climate emergency and a shortage of social housing are two of the four main objectives of St Albans City and District Council’s new corporate plan.
General Election Information
A total of 73,721 people are eligible to vote in the St Albans Parliamentary constituency at next week’s General Election.
General Election: Register to Vote deadline
Residents in the St Albans District have only days left to register to vote for the General Election.
Poll cards issued for General Election
General Election poll cards have been sent to voters in two Parliamentary constituencies – St Albans; and Hitchin and Harpenden.
