The Government has announced today (29 October 2026) that it has withdrawn the decision to create four new unitary councils in Hertfordshire as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) alongside ...

Councillors in St Albans District will no longer have an automatic right to call-in and decide planning applications at a committee meeting. The change is the result of legislation which will see most ...

We have introduced a new garage licence agreement for both Council and private tenants in response to the needs of residents. This is the most significant update to the Council's garage service in ...

Fixed Penalty Notice fines for fly-tipping offences in St Albans District are to be substantially increased to deter offenders. Maximum fines for fly-tippers will rise from £1,000 to £3,000 for the ...

Three properties linked to drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in St Albans District have been served with Closure Orders. St Albans City and District Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Team acted ...

St Albans City and District Council is in the process of preparing the next Local Plan 2029. The 'Call for Sites' is an early opportunity for individuals, landowners and developers to suggest sites ...

Today (16 July 2026) the Government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary ...

A closure order has been obtained against a property in St Albans linked to drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. The order prevents anyone entering the flat for the next three months without ...

Local people are being invited to help shape plans for a new community hub and changing facilities at William Bird Open Space, with a public exhibition taking place later this month. St Albans City ...

Work is to begin this month on a further Local Plan (LP) for the long-term sustainable growth of St Albans District. St Albans City and District Council is on track to adopt a new LP next month after ...

Councillor Matt Fisher has been confirmed as Mayor of the City and District of St Albans and will support two local charities during his year in office. He was made Mayor for 2026/27 at the Annual ...

Councillor Paul de Kort has been re-elected Leader of St Albans City and District Council with Councillor Helen Campbell as his deputy. Cllr de Kort was voted to the role for the third year in ...