Parking, roads and transport
We are responsible for parking services - from managing car parks to introducing parking controls such as resident parking schemes to address local parking issues.
We also help keep the streets clear by tackling illegally parked or abandoned vehicles. We are responsible for making sure streets are clearly and logically named and numbered.
Our aim is to make it as easy and safe as possible for residents, businesses and visitors to travel around the District and to find somewhere to park.
Services to maintain our roads and pavements are carried out by Hertfordshire County Council, including potholes, faulty streetlights and traffic signs, weed control, and over-grown trees. But we’ll point you in the right direction to make it easy for you to report issues and have these sorted out.
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Permanent use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition vehicle to improve parking enforcement
A high-tech vehicle used to improve parking enforcement in St Albans District has greatly boosted productivity, a report has revealed.
Temporary closure of Harpenden car park’s upper storey
The upper storey of Bowers Way West car park in Harpenden is to be closed for an estimated five weeks to allow for essential structural repairs.
Cash payments now available for on-street parking bays
Cash payments can now be made for on-street car parking bays in Harpenden and St Albans City Centre.
Update on on-street car parking bay charges in Harpenden and St Albans
An average 1,150 motorists a day are parking at on-street parking bays in Harpenden following the introduction of charges.
Innovative Access Permit launched to make car parking easier for older people
Residents in St Albans District aged 70 or over can apply for a brand new Access Permit to make car parking easier.
Leased car park’s upper storey closed for safety reasons
UPDATE: part of the upper tier has now been re-opened following a further inspection. Only around 30 spaces are out of action (12/2).
Charges to be introduced at on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden, and a brand new Access Permit for older residents using the Council’s car parks
Charges are to be introduced at some limited waiting on-street parking bays in St Albans and Harpenden following an extensive public consultation.
Council’s 14 main car parks receive safety award
St Albans City and District Council’s main car parks have received a major award from the Safer Parking Scheme.