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Responses to Government on Elections Matters
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness wrote to council leaders in December 2025 regarding elections scheduled for 7 May 2026.
St Albans City and District Council's response to this letter can be found at the link below.
Central Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation now closed
The Government’s consultation on Hertfordshire’s Local Government Reorganisation proposals has now closed.
Look out for poll cards – and check the details
Poll cards have been issued to voters in St Albans District for important local elections on Thursday 7 May.
Reminder: Central Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation closing on Thursday 26 March
Residents and organisations across Hertfordshire are reminded to have their say on proposals to change the structure of local government in the county.
Councillors approve a budget in the face of a challenging financial climate
St Albans City and District Councillors have agreed a “sound and fair” budget for the next financial year along with a long-term plan setting out their priorities for acti
Almost 6,000 responses received to consultation on Community Governance Review
Almost 6,000 responses were made to a public consultation on proposals for changes to parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District.
Central Government invites Hertfordshire residents to have their say on Local Government Reorganisation
Residents and organisations across Hertfordshire are being urged to have their say on proposals to change the structure of local government in the county.
Only days left to have your say on Parish and Town Council arrangements in St Albans District
Residents in St Albans District have only days left to have their say on parish and town council arrangements.
A consultation on the recommended changes will end on Monday 23 February.
St Albans Deputy Mayor hosts Holocaust Memorial Day service
A moving service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides has taken place in St Albans District.
Consultation on parish and town council proposals
Residents are urged to give their views on proposals to change some parish and town council arrangements in St Albans District.
Hertfordshire Councils submit proposals for Local Government Reorganisation
Today the 11 councils in Hertfordshire submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.
Councillors back a second round of consultation seeking residents’ views on Parish Boundaries and Governance
St Albans City and District Council will shortly be inviting all residents to have their say on proposed changes to
Hertfordshire councils decide on future council arrangements
St Albans City and District Council has chosen the option of two unitary authorities as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire.
Residents turn out in force for Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans
Hundreds of people attended a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre.
Decision process underway for Hertfordshire’s Local Government Reorganisation
Over the course of the next few weeks, councils across Hertfordshire will make decisions on which unitary authority model they are supporting.
All welcome at Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans
Everyone is welcome to attend a moving Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in St Albans City Centre on Sunday 9 November.
Still time left to give your views on local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire
Residents, businesses and community groups still have time to shape proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Hertfordshire.