The August edition of our Community News publication has been emailed to subscribers. It has items about the Alban Arena refurbishment, a Revitalising the Ver update and more. To view: lnks.gd/2/33M93_r To sign up for future editions: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku

St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lay a wreath at the City’s war memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. Everyone is welcome at the event at the war memorial, St Peter’s Street, noon on Friday 15 August: stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-albans…

St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, led a moving service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. The event, on Friday 15 August, marked the anniversary of the end of the Second World War as well as Japan's surrender.

Businesses in St Albans District are being offered the chance to improve their ability to win local government contracts. They can book a place on a free programme, called Fit To Bid, which offers training on how to make bids for such work. Find out more: stalbans.gov.uk/news/businesse…

We are holding an information evening on Thursday 18 September to update residents on the future of local government in Hertfordshire. To find out more about how you can attend the information evening online or in person, go to: stalbans.gov.uk/news/help-shap…

Come along to our information evening on how your local councils may be reorganised. The event is at the Civic Centre on Thurs 18 Sept at 6.30pm: stalbanslgrevent.eventbrite.com Find out other District news in the September edition of our Community News: lnks.gd/2/33jNPPD

A second set of hearings into the draft Local Plan for St Albans District are to start next month. The event is a significant milestone in the effort to get the Local Plan, a blueprint for the District’s future growth, adopted. Find out more here: stalbans.gov.uk/news/local-pla…

Residents still have time to give their views on parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District and any changes they would like to see. Find out more including how to give your views here: stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-miss…

We are transferring the site of an ageing St Albans tower block to Hightown Housing Association for redevelopment into much-needed new social housing. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/hightown-…

We have embarked on a £730,000 programme of improvements to three cemeteries in St Albans District. The enhancements include new gardens of rest at Westfield Road Cemetery, Harpenden, and London Road Cemetery, St Albans. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/improveme…

There is still time to give your views on proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Hertfordshire. You can complete a survey about the plans and have your voice heard until midnight on Tuesday 30 September. More information: stalbans.gov.uk/news/still-tim…

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The October edition of our Community News has now been issued. It has items on the Alban Arena revamp, the Christmas Cracker, Older People's Day events and much more. You can view it here: lnks.gd/2/35529BJ Sign up for future editions: bit.ly/3Z1Pzku

We're holding three fun and informative drop-in events to celebrate Older Persons’ Day. This is to promote an Age Friendly District and highlight the contribution older people make to our community. For more info including dates and venues: stalbans.gov.uk/news/age-frien…

We've achieved Age-friendly status and been accepted into the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. To join, we had to demonstrate commitment to providing Age-friendly services and create a District where older people are well supported. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/st-albans…

Everyone is welcome to attend a Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre on Sunday 9 November. St Albans Mayor, Councillor Teresa Heritage, will lead the annual event and will be joined by leaders of the major faiths. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/all-welco…

A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 for dumping rubbish in a residential area. This is the eighth fly-tipping prosecution that the Council has undertaken this year. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/fly-tippe…

Thousands of people are expected at the St Albans Christmas Cracker – the family-friendly event that kicks off the festive season. The event takes place in the City Centre, noon until 6pm, on Sunday 16 November. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/dont-miss…

Our annual programme to keep St Albans District’s streets clear of autumn leaves is well underway. The service is not a statutory requirement, but is provided by us in response to residents’ requests. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/leaf-clea…

Hundreds of people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre. St Albans Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, led the annual event and laid a wreath. More info: stalbans.gov.uk/news/residents…