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A Tree Warden scheme has been launched in St Albans District to give residents an opportunity to care for their local environment.
We have started a pilot project in the Cunningham area of the City and it will rolled out to other parts of the District.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/volunte...
We have started a pilot project in the Cunningham area of the City and it will rolled out to other parts of the District.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/volunte...
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A Tree Warden scheme has been launched in St Albans District to give residents an opportunity to care for their local environment.
We have started a pilot project in the Cunningham area of the City and it will rolled out to other parts of the District.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/volunte...
We have started a pilot project in the Cunningham area of the City and it will rolled out to other parts of the District.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/volunte...
The 11 district and county councils in Hertfordshire today submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hertfor...
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hertfor...
Hertfordshire Councils submit proposals for Local Government Reorganisation | St Albans City and District Council
Today the 11 councils in Hertfordshire submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The 11 district and county councils in Hertfordshire today submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hertfor...
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hertfor...
We are holding a second consultation as part of our Community Governance Review.
Councillors have recommended a number of changes to parish and town council arrangements in the District and want to hear your views.
Councillors have recommended a number of changes to parish and town council arrangements in the District and want to hear your views.
Councillors back a second round of consultation seeking residents’ views on Parish Boundaries and Governance | St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council will shortly be inviting all residents to have their say on proposed changes to parish and town council arrangements as part of a current Community Governance Revie...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are holding a second consultation as part of our Community Governance Review.
Councillors have recommended a number of changes to parish and town council arrangements in the District and want to hear your views.
Councillors have recommended a number of changes to parish and town council arrangements in the District and want to hear your views.
More than 4,400 new trees are to be planted at Verulamium Park in St Albans and new wildflower meadows created.
The aim is to enhance the park’s biodiversity and provide a natural habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/thousan...
The aim is to enhance the park’s biodiversity and provide a natural habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/thousan...
Thousands of new trees to be planted in Verulamium Park; extensive new wildflower meadows to be created | St Albans City and District Council
More than 4,400 new trees are to be planted at Verulamium Park in St Albans and new wildflower meadows created.Work on the major project, at the former nine-hole golf course adjacent to Abbey View Ath...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
More than 4,400 new trees are to be planted at Verulamium Park in St Albans and new wildflower meadows created.
The aim is to enhance the park’s biodiversity and provide a natural habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/thousan...
The aim is to enhance the park’s biodiversity and provide a natural habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/thousan...
We're supporting White Ribbon Day on Tuesday 25 November and the Orange the World campaign.
Both initiatives aim to end violence against women and girls.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/we-are-...
Both initiatives aim to end violence against women and girls.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/we-are-...
We are supporting White Ribbon Day on Tuesday 25 November and the Orange the World campaign | St Albans City and District Council
St Albans City and District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day - the global campaign to end male violence against women - on Tuesday 25 November.The Council gained White Ribbon status three years ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We're supporting White Ribbon Day on Tuesday 25 November and the Orange the World campaign.
Both initiatives aim to end violence against women and girls.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/we-are-...
Both initiatives aim to end violence against women and girls.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/we-are-...
We have delivered a new development of family sized, social rent homes in St Albans with the tenants due to move in before Christmas.
All the properties will be allocated at social rent to families on St Albans Council’s housing register.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...
All the properties will be allocated at social rent to families on St Albans Council’s housing register.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...
Council completes fourteen new sustainable homes for social rent in St Albans | St Albans City and District Council
A new development of family sized, social rent homes in St Albans has been completed with the tenants due to move in before Christmas.St Albans City and District Council built the properties in the Co...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We have delivered a new development of family sized, social rent homes in St Albans with the tenants due to move in before Christmas.
All the properties will be allocated at social rent to families on St Albans Council’s housing register.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...
All the properties will be allocated at social rent to families on St Albans Council’s housing register.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...
Thousands of people flocked to St Albans City Centre for one of the most thrilling events of the year – the Christmas Cracker.
Among the attractions were live music, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market stalls selling hot food, drinks and seasonal gifts.
Among the attractions were live music, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market stalls selling hot food, drinks and seasonal gifts.
Thousands attend Christmas Cracker to kick off the festive season in St Albans District | St Albans City and District Council
Thousands of people flocked to St Albans City Centre for one of the most thrilling events of the year – the Christmas Cracker. The annual street festival took place from noon until darkness fell on Su...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thousands of people flocked to St Albans City Centre for one of the most thrilling events of the year – the Christmas Cracker.
Among the attractions were live music, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market stalls selling hot food, drinks and seasonal gifts.
Among the attractions were live music, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market stalls selling hot food, drinks and seasonal gifts.
Hundreds of people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre.
St Albans Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, led the annual event and laid a wreath.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...
St Albans Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, led the annual event and laid a wreath.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...
Residents turn out in force for Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans | St Albans City and District Council
Hundreds of people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre.The respectful crowd was ten deep in places as people gathered around the City’s War Memorial to pay...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hundreds of people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre.
St Albans Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, led the annual event and laid a wreath.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...
St Albans Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, led the annual event and laid a wreath.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...
Our annual programme to keep St Albans District’s streets clear of autumn leaves is well underway.
The service is not a statutory requirement, but is provided by us in response to residents’ requests.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/leaf-cl...
The service is not a statutory requirement, but is provided by us in response to residents’ requests.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/leaf-cl...
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our annual programme to keep St Albans District’s streets clear of autumn leaves is well underway.
The service is not a statutory requirement, but is provided by us in response to residents’ requests.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/leaf-cl...
The service is not a statutory requirement, but is provided by us in response to residents’ requests.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/leaf-cl...
Thousands of people are expected at the St Albans Christmas Cracker – the family-friendly event that kicks off the festive season.
The event takes place in the City Centre, noon until 6pm, on Sunday 16 November.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
The event takes place in the City Centre, noon until 6pm, on Sunday 16 November.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thousands of people are expected at the St Albans Christmas Cracker – the family-friendly event that kicks off the festive season.
The event takes place in the City Centre, noon until 6pm, on Sunday 16 November.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
The event takes place in the City Centre, noon until 6pm, on Sunday 16 November.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 for dumping rubbish in a residential area..
This is the eighth fly-tipping prosecution that the Council has undertaken this year.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tip...
This is the eighth fly-tipping prosecution that the Council has undertaken this year.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tip...
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 for dumping rubbish in a residential area..
This is the eighth fly-tipping prosecution that the Council has undertaken this year.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tip...
This is the eighth fly-tipping prosecution that the Council has undertaken this year.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tip...
Everyone is welcome to attend a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre on Sunday 9 November.
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lead the annual event and will be joined by leaders of the major faiths.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/all-wel...
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lead the annual event and will be joined by leaders of the major faiths.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/all-wel...
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre on Sunday 9 November.
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lead the annual event and will be joined by leaders of the major faiths.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/all-wel...
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lead the annual event and will be joined by leaders of the major faiths.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/all-wel...
We've achieved Age-friendly status and been accepted into the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. To join, we had to demonstrate commitment to providing Age-friendly services and create a District where older people are well supported.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
October 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We've achieved Age-friendly status and been accepted into the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. To join, we had to demonstrate commitment to providing Age-friendly services and create a District where older people are well supported.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
We're holding three fun and informative drop-in events to celebrate Older Persons’ Day.
This is to promote an Age Friendly District and highlight the contribution older people make to our community.
For more info including dates and venues: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/age-fri...
This is to promote an Age Friendly District and highlight the contribution older people make to our community.
For more info including dates and venues: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/age-fri...
October 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We're holding three fun and informative drop-in events to celebrate Older Persons’ Day.
This is to promote an Age Friendly District and highlight the contribution older people make to our community.
For more info including dates and venues: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/age-fri...
This is to promote an Age Friendly District and highlight the contribution older people make to our community.
For more info including dates and venues: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/age-fri...
The October edition of our Community News publication has now been emailed to subscribers.
It has items on the Alban Arena revamp, the Christmas Cracker, Older People's Day events and much more.
You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/35529BJ
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It has items on the Alban Arena revamp, the Christmas Cracker, Older People's Day events and much more.
You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/35529BJ
Sign up to have future editions emailed to you: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The October edition of our Community News publication has now been emailed to subscribers.
It has items on the Alban Arena revamp, the Christmas Cracker, Older People's Day events and much more.
You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/35529BJ
Sign up to have future editions emailed to you: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku
It has items on the Alban Arena revamp, the Christmas Cracker, Older People's Day events and much more.
You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/35529BJ
Sign up to have future editions emailed to you: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku
There is still time to give your views on proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Hertfordshire.
You can complete a survey about the plans and have your voice heard until midnight on Tuesday 30 September.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/still-t...
You can complete a survey about the plans and have your voice heard until midnight on Tuesday 30 September.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/still-t...
September 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
There is still time to give your views on proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Hertfordshire.
You can complete a survey about the plans and have your voice heard until midnight on Tuesday 30 September.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/still-t...
You can complete a survey about the plans and have your voice heard until midnight on Tuesday 30 September.
More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/still-t...
We have embarked on a £730,000 programme of improvements to three cemeteries in St Albans District.
The enhancements include new gardens of rest at Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden, and London Road Cemetery, St Albans.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/improve...
The enhancements include new gardens of rest at Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden, and London Road Cemetery, St Albans.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/improve...
September 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We have embarked on a £730,000 programme of improvements to three cemeteries in St Albans District.
The enhancements include new gardens of rest at Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden, and London Road Cemetery, St Albans.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/improve...
The enhancements include new gardens of rest at Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden, and London Road Cemetery, St Albans.
You can find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/improve...
We are transferring the site of an ageing St Albans tower block to Hightown Housing Association for redevelopment into much-needed new social housing.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hightow...
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hightow...
September 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We are transferring the site of an ageing St Albans tower block to Hightown Housing Association for redevelopment into much-needed new social housing.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hightow...
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/hightow...
Residents still have time to give their views on parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District and any changes they would like to see.
Find out more including how to give your views here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
Find out more including how to give your views here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
September 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Residents still have time to give their views on parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District and any changes they would like to see.
Find out more including how to give your views here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
Find out more including how to give your views here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...
A second set of hearings into the draft Local Plan for St Albans District are to start next month.
The event is a significant milestone in the effort to get the Local Plan, a blueprint for the District’s future growth, adopted.
Find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-p...
The event is a significant milestone in the effort to get the Local Plan, a blueprint for the District’s future growth, adopted.
Find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-p...
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A second set of hearings into the draft Local Plan for St Albans District are to start next month.
The event is a significant milestone in the effort to get the Local Plan, a blueprint for the District’s future growth, adopted.
Find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-p...
The event is a significant milestone in the effort to get the Local Plan, a blueprint for the District’s future growth, adopted.
Find out more here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-p...
Come along to our information evening on how your local councils may be reorganised.
The event is at the Civic Centre on Thursday 18 September at 6.30pm:
stalbanslgrevent.eventbrite.com
Find out other District news in the September edition of our Community News:
lnks.gd/2/33jNPPD
The event is at the Civic Centre on Thursday 18 September at 6.30pm:
stalbanslgrevent.eventbrite.com
Find out other District news in the September edition of our Community News:
lnks.gd/2/33jNPPD
September 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Come along to our information evening on how your local councils may be reorganised.
The event is at the Civic Centre on Thursday 18 September at 6.30pm:
stalbanslgrevent.eventbrite.com
Find out other District news in the September edition of our Community News:
lnks.gd/2/33jNPPD
The event is at the Civic Centre on Thursday 18 September at 6.30pm:
stalbanslgrevent.eventbrite.com
Find out other District news in the September edition of our Community News:
lnks.gd/2/33jNPPD
We are holding an information evening on Thursday 18 September to update residents on the future of local government in Hertfordshire.
To find out more about how you can attend the information evening online or in person, go to: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/help-sh...
To find out more about how you can attend the information evening online or in person, go to: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/help-sh...
September 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We are holding an information evening on Thursday 18 September to update residents on the future of local government in Hertfordshire.
To find out more about how you can attend the information evening online or in person, go to: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/help-sh...
To find out more about how you can attend the information evening online or in person, go to: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/help-sh...
Businesses in St Albans District are being offered the chance to improve their ability to win local government contracts.
They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers training on how to make bids for such work.
Find out more: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/busines...
They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers training on how to make bids for such work.
Find out more: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/busines...
Businesses offered chance to improve their ability to bid for public sector contracts | St Albans City and District Council
Businesses in St Albans District are being offered the chance to improve their ability to win local government contracts.They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers trai...
www.stalbans.gov.uk
August 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Businesses in St Albans District are being offered the chance to improve their ability to win local government contracts.
They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers training on how to make bids for such work.
Find out more: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/busines...
They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers training on how to make bids for such work.
Find out more: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/busines...
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, led a moving service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
The event, on Friday 15 August, marked the anniversary of the end of the Second World War as well as Japan's surrender.
The event, on Friday 15 August, marked the anniversary of the end of the Second World War as well as Japan's surrender.
August 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, led a moving service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
The event, on Friday 15 August, marked the anniversary of the end of the Second World War as well as Japan's surrender.
The event, on Friday 15 August, marked the anniversary of the end of the Second World War as well as Japan's surrender.
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Everyone is welcome at the event, at the war memorial, St Peter’s Street, noon on Friday 15 August.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
Everyone is welcome at the event, at the war memorial, St Peter’s Street, noon on Friday 15 August.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
St Albans Mayor to lead VJ Day 80 celebrations | St Albans City and District Council
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.She will be joined by other Councillors and seni...
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August 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Everyone is welcome at the event, at the war memorial, St Peter’s Street, noon on Friday 15 August.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...
Everyone is welcome at the event, at the war memorial, St Peter’s Street, noon on Friday 15 August.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...