​The St Albans Civic Society has been actively working to protect, preserve and improve the best in our city for over 60 years. We seek best ways to respond to new challenges and opportunities and always make good use of the local wisdom, creativity and expertise we find in our friends and members. In 2026 our priority is our Save our City campaign. Our local council is set to disappear by 2028. St Albans is at risk; our fight is for a local voice. Find out more here. Watch the video of our public meeting here.

Mary Conneely, Chair, St Albans Civic Society

St Albans Civic Society is a registered charity run by volunteers through an elected committee and advisory groups. It is non-profit-making and has no political or religious connections. Its primary role is to keep an eye on the City’s heritage, its buildings and the characteristics that make St Albans a great place to live, work and visit. It calls for informed debate on what’s best and works with planners, conservationists, residents and experts to ensure special buildings, open spaces and features are preserved and new developments have smart design, high build quality and a positive social and environmental impact. Right now, it’s our democratic future which is under threat. We think the move to a unitary authority in 2028 will undermine local democracy and we are working hard to ensure the continuation of a strong local voice for St Albans.