News, Media Enquiries and What’s On
The Communications Team answers all media and filming enquires.
Contact details:
John McJannet, Principal Communications Officer: john.mcjannet@stalbans.gov.uk, 01727 819533
Claire Wainwright, Policy and Communications Manager: claire.wainwright@stalbans.gov.uk, 01727 819572
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Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony on Sunday 12 May
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St A
Results of the Thursday 2 May Elections for St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council Thursday 2 May Elections: Candidates List
Have your say on Thursday 2 May – and don’t forget to bring photo ID
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 2 May for important local elections – and are reminded to bring approved photo ID.
Postal votes sent out for Thursday 2 May elections
Ballot papers are being sent out to postal voters for local elections on Thursday 2 May in St Albans District
St Albans District Community Lottery celebrates its 2nd anniversary: 80,000 tickets sold, £40,000 raised, 40 community groups benefitting
St Albans District Community Lottery is celebrating its 2nd birthday this month – having raised £40,000 for good causes so far.
Management of Abbey View Athletics Track handed over to St Albans Athletic Club to secure its future
The management of Abbey View Athletics Track has been taken over by St Albans Athletic Club to ensure its long-term future.
Elections on Thursday 2 May: make sure you are registered to vote and have photo ID
Residents in the St Albans District have only days left to register to vote in important local elections.
Council gains £173,000 grant to make major leisure centre more energy efficient
A grant of £173,000 has been obtained to make Harpenden Leisure Centre more energy efficient, reduce bills and cut harmful emissions.
Keep a look out for poll cards – and check the details
Poll cards have been issued to voters in St Albans District for important local elections on Thur
Full steam ahead with King Offa social housing development as new contractor appointed
Neilcott Construction Ltd has been appointed as the new contractor to build 14 homes on the former King Offa site and are due to start work by the end
New playground opens at Cunningham Hill Open Space
A new £65.000 playground has been built at an open space in St Albans which has been revitalised.
Discussions to be held on plans for additional market days in St Albans City Centre
Plans to hold small-scale markets throughout the week in St Albans City Centre are to be discussed with traders.
Judge Lana Wood’s appointment as Honorary Recorder of St Albans is marked at a special ceremony
Judge Lana Wood’s appointment as Honorary Recorder of St Albans City and Distri
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards 2024 – the winners are revealed
A charity that distributes unwanted food to those in need so it does not go to waste enjoyed a d
Council receives ‘designation’ for non-major planning applications
The Council has received a ‘designation’ for non-major planning applications
Government urged to raise housing benefit cap for people placed in temporary hotel accommodation
St Albans City and District Councillors have called on the Government to increase the funding it provides for placing homeless people in temporary hotel accommodation.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.