Liberal Democrat led District Council agree 35-year lease that will see the renovation of Batchwood Hall
The District Council has agreed a 35-year lease with hospitality firm The Oakman Group for Batchwood’s redevelopment.
24 Nov 2023
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Liberal Democrat led District Council agree the framework and timeline of new Tree Strategy
This Tree Strategy will see the Council manage new threats to trees, manage Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Areas, and the impact new developments have on trees.
24 Nov 2023
Councillor Jenni Murray and Councillor Andy Thurston explain their personal motivations behind recent Windrush Motion
Liberal Democrat councillor Jenni Murray and fellow Liberal Democrat councillor Andy Thurston, explain their personal motivations for raising and supporting the motion
13 Nov 2023
Planned Quarry that posed life-and-death health risks successfully voted down by local Liberal Democrat County Councillors
Plans for a new quarry which would have produced deadly silica dust, have been successfully voted down by local Liberal Democrat County Councillors.
2 Nov 2023
Liberal Democrats recognise and action Sustainability and Biodiversity Emergencies
During the full council meeting on the evening of 18 October, St Albans City and District Council passed a Liberal Democrat motion on the recognition of the Sustainability and Biodiversity Emergency.
26 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrat Motion will see Windrush Compensation Scheme simplified
District Council unanimously passes Liberal Democrat motion to move to simplify the Windrush Compensation Scheme and award legal aid
26 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrats take action to ban single-use vapes
The District Council have unanimously passed a Liberal Democrat motion on the sale of single-use vapes
26 Oct 2023
District Council unanimously passes Emergency Motion in relation to Israel and Gaza
During the full council meeting on evening of 18 October, the District Council unanimously passed an Emergency Motion on Israel and Gaza
26 Oct 2023
Daisy Cooper MP awarded parliamentary award for access to dentistry
MP for St Albans Daisy Cooper has been awarded the parliamentary award for access to dentistry. This award is in recognition of her work campaigning for patients to see dentists on the NHS.
3 Oct 2023
Raihaanah Ahmed wins Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm by-election
Liberal Democrat Raihaanah Ahmed has won the Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm by-election.
18 Aug 2023
Local Government
Liberal Democrats protect key services as council budget passes
The Liberal Democrat-led St Albans City and District Council has successfully passed a balanced budget this evening, Wednesday 22 February 2023 - despite the pressures caused by the Conservatives' bungling of the economy.
23 Feb 2023
A&E wait times through the roof with 1,711 waiting over 4 hours
New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in St Albans.
12 Jan 2023