Watchlist

Our round-up of some of the local resources, schemes and issues we’re keeping an eye on

Planning

Planning

When and why we comment on planning applications and how the system works.

Unitary Authorities

Unitary Authorities

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.

Blue Plaques

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.

Verulamium Park

Ver renaissance

Verulamium Park lakes are to be transformed through a Greenspace Action Plan

Ovo

Verulamium venture

Theatre company OVO plans to convert an 18th century barn in Verulamium into a theatre and meeting place.

George Street

George Street

Making George Street safer for shoppers and visitors to the Cathedral Quarter.

St Albans Market

Market

Our market acquired its Charter in 1553 but a market had been operating in the City since at least 860AD. It is an important part of our heritage. It brings people into the City

Licensing

Licensing

Sing, eat, drink and be merry – a guide to how licensing of the hospitality industry works in St Albans

Trees near St Peters

Trees

They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, so get set to look back with pride