Paul de Kort responds to the Autumn Budget
Paul de Kort, Liberal Democrat Leader of St Albans District Council, responds to today's (28th October) Autumn Budget.
28 Oct 2026
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St Albans Lib Dems slam Hertsmere’s Bowman's Cross site as “house dumping”
St Albans Liberal Democrats have slammed neighbouring Hertsmere Borough Council for “dumping” up to 5000 houses in the long-term on the edge of London Colney and Colney Heath for local political reasons.
23 Oct 2026
Lib Dem led developments win big at Civic Society awards!
Two projects delivered by the Liberal Democrat administration at St Albans District Council have been recognised for the positive contributions they have made to the local community, at the 2026 St Albans Civic Society awards.
22 Oct 2026
St Albans Liberal Democrats unanimously back Daisy Cooper as candidate for next General Election
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has been unanimously reselected by local Liberal Democrat members to stand as the party's candidate at the next General Election, amid growing speculation about the possibility of an early national poll.
14 Oct 2026
Lib Dems launch challenge against government’s hiked up housing targets
Liberal Democrat leader of St Albans District Council, Paul de Kort, has set out his intention to challenge the government on their “unreasonable” uplift in housing targets which could overwhelm local transport infrastructure.
8 Oct 2026
Lib Dems to lease 50 homes to support homeless households
In the face of rising homelessness across the St Albans district, the Liberal Democrat led district council has agreed to lease up to 50 new homes to ease this crisis.
2 Oct 2026
Francis Avenue going wild
In collaboration with local residents including Danielle Durant, Batchwood Councillor Sinéad Howland has made some serious progress with the rewilding of the open space in Francis Avenue.
21 May 2024
Liberal Democrat district councillors choose Paul de Kort as their new leader
“It is an honour to be appointed by my colleagues. I am excited to spearhead the work of our fantastic team who are fully focused on keeping this district moving forward.''
9 May 2024
Voters back Liberal Democrat record at St Albans District Council
“Despite every obstacle the Conservatives have thrown at our community, local people have understood our commitment to them.''
7 May 2024
Liberal Democrat-led St Albans City and District Council hand over management of Abbey View Athletics Track to preserve vital community asset
‘’It is terrific that the closure of the old Pavilion building has led to such a positive outcome. Members of the community will still be able to access the site, whilst the change in management opens the door to new funding opportunities.''
11 Apr 2024
Liberal Democrat-led St Albans City and District Council secures £173,000 to improve energy efficiency of local leisure centre
''Our number one priority is always the environment, so it is fantastic that we have been able to simultaneously secure a win for both the community and the climate.''
8 Apr 2024
Local Lib Dem Councillor asks for a typical school dinner to be served to Herts County Councillors
"We have seen the headlines from other parts of the country about the poor nutritional quality of school meals, I think it's important for us to get a 'health check' on how our own children are being fed.''
26 Mar 2024