St Albans City and District Council
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Updates on the activities of St Albans City and District Council. Please note we cannot deal with customer service enquiries on social media. Our customer services team can be contacted on 01727 866100.
We have launched an online portal to help local businesses manage their business rates.
It can be used to check account balances, view instalment plans, make payments and download demand and recovery notices. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/online-...
It can be used to check account balances, view instalment plans, make payments and download demand and recovery notices. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/online-...
December 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We have launched an online portal to help local businesses manage their business rates.
It can be used to check account balances, view instalment plans, make payments and download demand and recovery notices. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/online-...
It can be used to check account balances, view instalment plans, make payments and download demand and recovery notices. More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/online-...
The butterfly population at our summer meadows has increased by 350% in just three years thanks to a major wilding project.
Forty key grassland sites across the District were seeded with wildflowers and mowed only once to boost biodiversity.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/butterf...
Forty key grassland sites across the District were seeded with wildflowers and mowed only once to boost biodiversity.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/butterf...
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The butterfly population at our summer meadows has increased by 350% in just three years thanks to a major wilding project.
Forty key grassland sites across the District were seeded with wildflowers and mowed only once to boost biodiversity.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/butterf...
Forty key grassland sites across the District were seeded with wildflowers and mowed only once to boost biodiversity.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/butterf...
We have just issued the December edition of our monthly Community News publication.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We have just issued the December edition of our monthly Community News publication.
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People sleeping rough in St Albans District will all be offered a bed for the night during the winter.
We've worked with Open Door and other partners to provide the Winter Beds Project.
Open Door has also launched an appeal for volunteers to help out.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/beds-av...
We've worked with Open Door and other partners to provide the Winter Beds Project.
Open Door has also launched an appeal for volunteers to help out.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/beds-av...
December 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
People sleeping rough in St Albans District will all be offered a bed for the night during the winter.
We've worked with Open Door and other partners to provide the Winter Beds Project.
Open Door has also launched an appeal for volunteers to help out.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/beds-av...
We've worked with Open Door and other partners to provide the Winter Beds Project.
Open Door has also launched an appeal for volunteers to help out.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/beds-av...
We're asking residents to give their views on proposals to change some parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District.
Among the measures being put forward is the creation of a new parish council in the unparished area of St Albans.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/consult...
Among the measures being put forward is the creation of a new parish council in the unparished area of St Albans.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/consult...
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're asking residents to give their views on proposals to change some parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District.
Among the measures being put forward is the creation of a new parish council in the unparished area of St Albans.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/consult...
Among the measures being put forward is the creation of a new parish council in the unparished area of St Albans.
More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/consult...
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...
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...
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.
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
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
August 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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
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...
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...
August 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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...
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...
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...
August 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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...
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.
Follow the instructions so we can check our records are up to date.
August 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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.
Follow the instructions so we can check our records are up to date.