Landmark Liberal Democrat-led redevelopment of William Bird Pavilion
Liberal Democrat-led St Albans City and District Council champions multi million pound proposal to redevelop the William Bird Pavilion.
31 Oct 2025
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Lib Dem-led District Council launches online survey to shape brand new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
"We are committed to involving everyone in the work we do to improve the lives of our residents.''
14 Aug 2024
District Councillors enlist local MPs to challenge Labour government on homelessness, warm homes, council funding and climate action
The Liberal Democrat led District Council passed a motion calling on newly elected Victoria Collins MP and newly re-elected Daisy Cooper MP to push the new Government to establish clarity on a number of key issues.
19 Jul 2024
Nursery and school places saved thanks to Liberal Democrat campaigning
‘‘The battle to save Muriel Green Nursery should not have taken anything like this long and the Beaumont School place fiasco should never have happened in the first place.''
15 Jul 2024
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
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
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