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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Council awarded further £2.45 million for energy efficient improvements to 350 social housing properties: £1.5 million grant for private sector homes
A £2.45 million grant has been obtained to enhance the energy efficiency of more social housing properties in St Albans District.
Council delivers 12 new, high-quality social housing properties
A £4.3 million development of new social rent homes in St Albans is almost completed with tenants due to move in this spring.
St Albans Museums Shortlisted for National Award Following Award Wins at Hertfordshire Association of Museums
St Albans Museums has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award following a number of award wins locally at Hertfordshire Association of Museums.
Hertfordshire’s councils and OPCC submit joint response to Government on local government reform
All 11 councils in Hertfordshire and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have agreed a joint interim response to the Government outlining a number of in
Update on on-street car parking bay charges in Harpenden and St Albans
An average 1,150 motorists a day are parking at on-street parking bays in Harpenden following the introduction of charges.
Councillors to be asked to approve 2023/24 accounts in final action to clear backlog
Councillors are to be asked to approve St Albans City and District Council’s statement of accounts for the 2023/24 financial year.
Key amnesty to be held to counter tenancy fraud
A key amnesty is to be held in St Albans District to give people the chance to avoid prosecution for tenancy fraud.
Councillors agree a balanced budget in the face of a challenging financial climate
St Albans City and District Councillors have agreed a budget for the next financial year along with a long-term plan setting out their priorities.
Solar panels will cut harmful emissions and energy bills at Harpenden Leisure Centre
A project to equip Harpenden Leisure Centre with solar panels to reduce harmful emissions and cut energy bills has been completed.
Leased car park’s upper storey closed for safety reasons
UPDATE: part of the upper tier has now been re-opened following a further inspection. Only around 30 spaces are out of action (12/2).
Innovative Access Permit launched to make car parking easier for older people
Residents in St Albans District aged 70 or over can apply for a brand new Access Permit to make car parking easier.
Two fly-tippers prosecuted by St Albans City and District Council
Two fly-tippers were prosecuted last month by St Albans City and District Council and ordered to pay a total of more than £2,000 in fines and costs.
St Albans Spring Festival – thousands expected at an exciting new street event in May
An exciting new street event is to be held in St Albans City Centre featuring free entertainment for everyone.
Scheme to improve Verulamium Park lakes and adjoining meadow is approved
A major scheme to make lasting improvements to Verulamium Park’s artificial lakes and an adjoining meadow has been approved.
Charges to be introduced at on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden, and a brand new Access Permit for older residents using the Council’s car parks
Charges are to be introduced at some limited waiting on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden following an extensive public consultation.
Charter Market traders offered FREE training in essential business skills
Traders at St Albans Charter Market are to be offered FREE training and advice to improve their skills and help their business grow.
Media Protocol
The Council’s Communications Team works to a media protocol. This sets out our approach to Media Communications work.