City matters
Our round-up of some of the local resources, schemes and issues we’re keeping an eye on
The Clock Tower
In the heart of St Albans, it has a long and mixed history and cross-city views from the top.
Celebrating excellence
Imaginative heritage, building and design projects are chosen at our 2-yearly Awards Event.
Local Government Reorganisation
Our local council is set to disappear. We want the character, buildings and features that make St Albans special to stay central to plans. For this we need a voice.
Our street markets
Dating back to the 9th century, our markets have weathered changing times.
Planning Applications
When and why we comment on planning applications and how the system works.
Celebrating our history
Our blue plaques celebrate people who lived or worked in St Albans and are part of our city’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Ver renaissance
Verulamium Park lakes are to be transformed through a Greenspace Action Plan
Trees
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, so get set to look back with pride
Civic Rose Garden
A quiet garden, hidden away a hop and a skip from the bustle of St Peter’s Street, is getting a new lease of life.
Verulamium venture
Theatre company OVO plans to convert an 18th century barn in Verulamium into a theatre and meeting place.
Licensing
Sing, eat, drink and be merry – a guide to how licensing of the hospitality industry works in St Albans
George Street
Making George Street safer for shoppers and visitors to the Cathedral Quarter.
Black spot
How best to fix broken pavements?
Waxhouse Gate
Maintaining the city’s heritage.
St Albans Museum + Gallery
A new era for the old Town Hall and Court House.
Verdun Tree
Lest we forget…
City Centre saga
In 2019 we campaigned for a better plan for a prime development site
Past campaigns and consultations
Our archive of issues and discussions.