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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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.
Older Persons’ Day pop-up events hailed as “a major success”
More than 300 people attended a series of pop-up events in St Albans District to celebrate Older Persons’ Day.
Local Plan approved for submission to the Secretary of State, by St Albans City and District Councillors
A Local Plan for St Albans District’s future growth has been agreed by Councillors.
Over 400 residents take part in Victoria Street vision survey in first three weeks
A public engagement survey to develop a community vision for Victoria Street, St Albans, has seen an impressive response, with over 400 people participating in the first three weeks.
Bring photo ID if voting in the Harpenden North & Rural by-election
Voters in the Harpenden North & Rural ward are reminded to bring approved photo ID to their polling
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.