Council statement following announcement of the Devolution White Paper

Local Plan for St Albans District is submitted for final examination

A Local Plan for the sustainable growth of St Albans District has been submitted to the Government today (Friday 29 November 2024) for examination. 

Tourism in St Albans District bounces back from the pandemic

Tourism in St Albans District has recovered from the impact of the pandemic with spending and overnight stays both showing marked increases.

Tree planted to honour pioneering woman Betty Entwistle

A tree has been planted at a prestigious St Albans City Centre development in honour of pioneering local government officer Betty Entwistle.

We are supporting White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November

St Albans City and District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November – a global campaign to end male violence against women.

Work to start soon on major project to Revitalise the River Ver

Work on an ambitious project to Revitalise the River Ver where it flows through St Albans is to gather pace this winter.

Harpenden Public Halls sale agreed

St Albans City and District Council has agreed the sale of Harpenden Public Halls to ChristChurch Harpenden (CCH) for use as a permanent building for their church. 

Christmas Cracker kicks off the festive season in St Albans

Thousands of people packed St Albans City Centre for one of the most thrilling events of the year – the Christmas Cracker. 

Improvements to cemeteries in St Albans District are approved

Plans to make major improvements to three cemeteries owned by St Albans City and District Council have been approved.

Mayor leads Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans

Hundreds of people paid their respects to Britain’s war dead at a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy updated

An Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for St Albans District has been updated to cover the next five years.

Tenants move into new social housing homes in Jubilee Square

Tenants have begun to move into 33 social rent homes at the new Jubilee Square development in St Albans City Centre.

Revised proposals for car parking charges at limited waiting bays

Revised proposals for car parking charges at some limited waiting bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre have been published.

Consultation opens on changes to social housing allocations policy

A consultation has opened into proposed changes to the social housing allocations policy of St Albans City and District Council.

Don’t miss the Christmas Cracker on Sunday 17 November

Thousands of people are expected at the St Albans Christmas Cracker – a free family-friendly event that kicks off the festive season.

Arrangements for Remembrance Sunday in St Albans

A moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place in St Albans City Centre on Sunday 10 November.