For those who use the wide variety of facilities up at Batchwood just a quick heads up that the Batchwood Grasscrete Upper Car Park will be closed from Monday 28 March 2011 for a 5 week resurfacing programme, which is due to be completed by 21 April, subject to weather conditions etc. In addition, all […]

This was never just about the water. This is about providing a real facility for all residents to enjoy. The leisure centre project is expected to cost £24.7m and funding for the project has been approved by the Council and is on track for opening in summer 2012. Building work on the new leisure centre […]

Although the St Albans council supported litter pick finishes on the 27 March, we know that many people work and so weekends are the best time to get active! Help us clear up rubbish from the beauty spots across St Albans City and District, including Beech Bottom in St Albans, by taking part in Litter […]

Swimming is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy, but a large proportion of adults cannot swim or feel nervous in the water. To help them take the plunge to learn to swim or simply improve their technique, a new range of swimming lessons aimed specifically at adults are being launched by St Albans […]

The St Albans Community Safety Partnership wants to hear the views of local residents on crime and anti-social behaviour so that it can use these to help set priorities for the forthcoming year. It would like to find out what types of crime are of concern and has put together a short online questionnaire for residents to complete […]

Local Lib Dem run St Albans City & District Council is hosting a forum on the 23 March for Private Landlords. Cllr Allan Siao Ming Witherick, said: “The Coalition Government has introduced new legislation that will result in significant changes to the amount of housing benefit that can be paid to people on a low […]

A series of talks to celebrate ‘International Women’s Month’ are being held at the Museum of St Albans on 16, 23 and 30 March, between 7.30pm and 9pm. Liberal Democrat Cllr Sheila Burton, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Heritage commented: “The role of women in history is sometimes undersold. These three lectures give us a […]

Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Sport and Leisure, Anthony Rowlands, has welcomed the signing of the construction contract with Wilmott Dixon for a new leisure centre at Westminster Lodge. ‘The signing is an important milestone in this major project which will dramatically increase the range of leisure facilities available at Westminster Lodge, so meeting the […]

St Albans City and District Council has bought a tractor that will be used all year round to transport the market stalls to and from St Peter’s Street in St Albans and in the winter to help clear the snow from paths. A snow plough and salt spreader have also been purchased to be used […]

This year for the first time there will be 2 events to choose from: the St Albans Pancake Race or the St Albans Flippin’ Walkers’ Race. Both races are organised by St Albans City and District Council, will take place on Shrove Tuesday 8 March starting at noon outside the Town Hall. The St Albans Pancake Race is […]