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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

The August edition of our Community News publication has been emailed to subscribers. It has items about the Alban Arena refurbishment, a Revitalising the Ver update and more. To view the edition: lnks.gd/2/33M93_r To sign up to have future editions emailed to you for free: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku

We have obtained £1.5 million from the Government's Warm Homes Fund to help our residents make energy-efficient improvements to privately-owned homes. It is expected that around 100 homes will benefit with an average grant of around £15,000. More info www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...

Our environmental enforcement team has now prosecuted six fly-tippers this year. The latest offender, Viorica Chilianu, was ordered to pay £1,800 by St Albans Magistrates for illegally dumping waste near her home in Dellfield, Cunningham HIll. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tip...

Received a letter or email from us about the electoral register? Every year, we check that everyone who is eligible to vote in our area is registered. Follow the instructions so we can check our records are up to date.

Residents are asked to give their views on Parish and Town Council arrangements and any changes they would like to see. The consultation is part of a Community Governance Review that we are undertaking. More info, including how to take part, is available here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...

Changes to the law governing postal votes come into force soon - and will affect around 19,000 people in St Albans District. More information, including how to secure your vote for next May's local elections, is available here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/postal-...

Four Green Flag 2025 awards have been won by St Albans City and District Council in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/four-20...

We have just issued the July edition of our Community News publication. You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/338MXqn You can sign up to have future editions emailed directly to you for free here: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku

You’ll be receiving a letter/email soon asking if your household's details on the electoral register are correct. All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in upcoming elections. This is part of the annual canvass to keep the electoral register up to date.

The future of the St Albans Mayoralty would be considered in a review of how the District is governed at a local level. The review may also examine whether a new parish council for an unparished section of St Albans should be set up. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/future-...

We are supporting Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June. St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage (pictured), checked out the event's flag which will be flown from St Albans Museum + Gallery to mark the occasion. You can find out more about Armed Forces Day here: www.armedforcesday.org.uk

We have provided sixteen adults supported by Harpenden Mencap with new homes in the town. Most of the adults, who have learning disabilities, were living at Harpenden Mencap’s Stairways site which is in need of redevelopment. More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/new-sup...

The Leaders of Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have ruled out the option of a single unitary authority for the county as part of ongoing discussions on local government reform proposals. More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...

The June edition of our Community News publication has now been issued. There are items about a comedy festival's return to Verulamium Park, the new Mayor, a careers fair and much more. View it here: lnks.gd/2/32phJLd Subscribe to have future editions emailed to you for free: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku

Our planning department has had its designated status lifted by the Government after a dramatic improvement in performance. The number of non-major planning applications being processed within the recommended time has soared to 84.9% More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/plannin...

A burger restaurant has been prosecuted for failing to register as a food business as required by food safety regulations. The operator of Total Cow Burger, Redbourn, was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £526. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/burger-...

Councillor Paul De Kort has been re-elected Leader of St Albans City and District Council. See here for further information including a list of the other Lead Councillors: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...

Councillor Teresa Heritage has been elected the new Mayor of the City and District of St Albans and will support two charities during her year in office. Cllr Sue Griffiths has become Deputy Mayor. More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/council...

Thousands of people enjoyed our first Spring Festival with free entertainment, including live music, among the many attractions. More information:https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/first-st-albans-spring-festival-hailed-major-success

The May edition of our Community News publication has just been emailed to subscribers. It has items about the Spring Festival, Jobs at the Council, Ver trail repairs and more. Sign up here to have future editions emailed to you for free: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku View the May edition here: lnks.gd/2/32bzxw-

Our Environmental Enforcement team has successfully prosecuted a fly-tipper who dumped a large amount of waste on a quiet country road. Magistrates ordered the offender to pay more than £2,600. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/residen...

More than 60 people took part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds yesterday with the Mayor of St Albans. The Mayor, Cllr Jamie Day, led a procession along the historic boundaries of the City in a ceremony that dates back to 1327. More information: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/more-60...

Community groups and charities in St Albans District that help people in need can apply for grants from our Community Project Fund. Interested groups can attend an information session at the Civic Centre and online on Wed 14 May. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/communi...

Don’t miss St Albans Spring Festival – thousands expected at a FREE street party on Sunday 18 May. Among the attractions will be live music, arts and crafts, street theatre and dozens of stalls selling takeaway food and drink. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-mi...

Applications to St Albans and District Community Project Fund open on 12 May. Go to www.stalbans.gov.uk/grants to find out how to apply and to book a place at the Grants Information session on 14 May at 5.15pm

VE Day 80 - St Albans Mayor, Cllr Jamie Day, laid a wreath at the City's War Memorial today in honour of all the victims of the Second World War.

Cash payments can now be made for on-street car parking bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre. The measure has been introduced to help people who struggle with digital payment methods, either the PayByPhone app or contactless. More information here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/cash-pa...

A popular footpath by the River Ver in St Albans has re-opened ahead of schedule after major repairs were completed. Part of the trail, between Cottonmill Lane and Sopwell Mill open space, had become badly eroded and had collapsed into the river. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/river-v...

Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with St Albans Mayor, Councillor Jamie Day, on Sunday 11 May. The walk takes two hours and everyone who completes it will be given a special Beating the Bounds certificate. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/join-hi...

Results for yesterday's local elections in St Albans District are starting to be announced. The full results will appear here: www.stalbans.gov.uk/elections-th...

St Albans Mayor, Councillor Jamie Day, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Everyone is welcome at the event at the memorial in St Peter’s Street at 9.30am on Thursday 8 May. For more info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-alba...

The examination hearings for a Local Plan for St Albans District are to start next week with an opportunity for objectors to raise any concerns. The hearings will take place at the Civic Centre from Tues 29 April to Fri 2 May and can be followed online. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-p...