Voting and elections
We run all local, regional and national elections that take place in the district. We also maintain the electoral register. We seek to manage these in a transparent, accountable and innovative way. Our aim is to make sure that local people are fully able to exercise their right to vote and to influence decisions that affect their lives.
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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.
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.
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
By-election called in Harpenden North & Rural ward
A by-election will take place on Thursday 17 October for a vacant seat in the Harpenden North & Rural ward of St Albans City and District Council.
General Election on Thursday 4 July: make sure you have photo ID
Residents in the St Albans District are urged to check if they have valid photo ID to vote at a polling station at the General Election
General Election: postal vote packs are being sent out
Postal vote packs are now being issued to voters in St Albans District for the General Election on Thursday 4 July.
St Albans Mayor leads ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
St Albans Mayor Councillor Jamie Day has led a moving ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
General Election: keep a look out for poll cards and check the details
Poll cards have been issued to voters in St Albans District for the General Election on Thursday 4 July.
Mayor to lead D-Day 80 commemoration
An event is to be held in St Albans City Centre on Thursday 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Councillor Paul De Kort elected new Leader of St Albans City and District Council
Councillor Paul De Kort is the new Leader of St Albans City and District Council.
Councillor Jamie Day elected as new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans
Councillor Jamie Day has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans and has chosen his charity for the year.
Beating the Bounds ceremony held in brilliant sunshine
Around 80 people took part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans
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