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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
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
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 raises £1,635 for Open Door charity
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has handed a £1,635 cheque to the Open Door charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people in the area.
Mayor’s Christmas card designed by primary school pupils
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, had his official Christmas greetings card designed by two talented primary school pupils.
Mayor’s Pride Awards 2024: nominations are open
Nominations have opened for next year’s St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards - including one for an individual or organisation that has brought the generations
Judge Lana Wood appointed Honorary Recorder for St Albans City and District
St Albans City and District Council has appointed an Honorary Recorder to foster good rel
Best Next Generation Employer award for St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council has been named Best Next Generation Employer at the prestigious LGC Workforce Awards.
We support White Ribbon Day and Orange the World, campaigns to end male violence against women
St Albans City and District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day and Orange the World –
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade in St Albans
Hundreds of people showed their respects to Britain’s war dead at a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans.
By-elections called for both District and County Councils
Two Council by-elections will take place in St Albans District on Thursday 7 December 2023.
Changes to postal and proxy vote applications
Residents in St Albans District are advised that changes are being made to the way you can apply for postal and proxy votes.
Polling districts and polling stations review
Community groups and residents are asked to give their views as part of a review of polling stations in St Albans District.