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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.
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.
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.
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.
Flourishing Lives: all welcome at our Older Persons’ Day pop-up events
Four fun and informative pop-up events are to be held across St Albans District to celebrate Older
St Albans Feastival: thousands turn up for City Centre street party despite downpours
Thousands of people braved challenging weather to enjoy a six-hour-long street party that celebrate
Don’t miss out on the spectacular food and drink street party
Thousands of people are expected at one of the most exciting City Centre events of the year – a six
Community Lottery raises almost £50,000 for good causes
St Albans District Community Lottery has raised almost £50,000 for good causes since its launch with more than 93,000 tickets sold, a report has revealed.
Help shape the District’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the next five years
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to help shape an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for St Albans District.
Alban Day hailed as a “magnificent spectacle and a great success”
Thousands of people thronged St Albans City Centre to enjoy one of the most popular events of the yea
Community grant funds open for applications
Community groups and charities in St Albans District that help people in need can apply for grants of up to £5,000.
St Albans District Community Lottery celebrates its 2nd anniversary: 80,000 tickets sold, £40,000 raised, 40 community groups benefitting
St Albans District Community Lottery is celebrating its 2nd birthday this month – having raised £40,000 for good causes so far.
New playground opens at Cunningham Hill Open Space
A new £65.000 playground has been built at an open space in St Albans which has been revitalised.
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards 2024 – the winners are revealed
A charity that distributes unwanted food to those in need so it does not go to waste enjoyed a d
Mayor congratulates Redbourn’s Britain In Bloom winners
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Anthony Rowlands, has congratulated Redbourn villagers for their stunning success in the prestigious Britain In Bloom competition.
Pub listed as an Asset of Community Value
The Crooked Billet pub in Colney Heath has been listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).