More Council homes delivered

An ageing sheltered housing block in St Albans has been transformed with the first new tenants due to move in by Christmas.

Harpenden’s new culture centre to be named after comedy legend

Harpenden’s new culture centre is to be named after one of its most famous residents – comedy legend Eric Morecambe.

St Albans Museum + Gallery - Cabaret Mechanical Marvels

Cabaret Mechanical Marvels

3 December 2020 – 21 February 2021

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Mayor raises charity funds from a sleep-in

St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith raised funds for local homeless charities by turning the annual Sleepout into a sleep-in.

More financial support for business

Businesses in St Albans District which have been forced to close during the current lockdown could be entitled to more financial support.

Draft Local Plan withdrawn

A draft Local Plan (LP) that identified land for development in St Albans District has been withdrawn.

Long-term financial support given to women’s refuge

St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR) is to be given long-term financial support in recognition of the vital services it provides.

Charge for green waste collections proposed in light of budget concerns

A charge for garden waste collections is set to be introduced in St Albans District in response to budget constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.