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Designs for new leisure, culture and arts facilities in Harpenden being developed
Feedback on proposals for new leisure, arts and cultural facilities for Harpenden and the rest of the District is being taken forward in the £18 million project’s designs.
Mayor’s Civic Ball raises £6K for homeless charity
They took part in a silent auction, raffle and tombola to raise funds for the charity which provides support to young people who need a home.
Pay-to-Stay changes stopped
Pay-to-Stay – a proposal to increase local authority housing rents for higher earners – will not be implemented by St Albans City and District Council.
Improving the community
Major work is to be undertaken this month to improve one of the main attractions at Verulamium Park in St Albans.
St Albans Christmas Market under scrutiny
The performance of the St Albans Christmas Market came under the spotlight in a review by councillors from St Albans City and District Council last Thursday (2 March).
Mayor’s Pride Awards’ finalists unveiled
A host of extraordinary people and outstanding groups that make a positive contribution to the community have been short-listed as finalists for the Mayor’s Pride Awards 2017.
Action on air pollution
A campaign to warn motorists in the St Albans District about the dangers of keeping their engines idling is to be launched later this year.
Secretary of state visits envirotech enterprise zone
Growing the enviro-tech sector in St Albans District topped the agenda when the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government visited Harpenden on Friday.