Our Vision and Priorities

Historic St Albans District becoming Hertfordshire’s premier community

We aim to preserve and enhance the distinctive character of St Albans City and District, making it an outstanding place in which to live and work and to visit, where everyone enjoys a range of quality and efficient services in a progressive, caring and environmentally concerned community.

The challenge facing St Albans City & District Council is to protect and enhance our heritage and environment while offering direction and leadership as the District develops and changes to meet new economic opportunities.

The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in the area through its facilities and services, while pursuing its ambition to make St Albans City and District a truly outstanding place in which to live, work and to visit.

In identifying our priorities for action over the next year, we have relied heavily on feedback from local residents and organisations. Our Corporate Plan sets out those priorities, and explains exactly what we will do to achieve them.

Our priorities for St Albans City and District

Aim 1 - To build a community that is open, fair and inclusive

We will build a community that is open, fair and inclusive, where people support each other and participate in the democratic processes that affect their lives.

Aim 2 - To work in partnership for the health and well being of the community

We will work in partnership with others to bring improvements in health, education, community safety, transport and continuing prosperity.

Aim 3 - To cherish and promote our heritage, arts and culture

We will conserve our heritage and enhance opportunities to experience culture and the arts.

Aim 4 - To safeguard the environment

We will protect and nurture the natural environment by safeguarding the greenbelt from inappropriate development and promoting sustainability and the recycling and reduction of waste.

Aim 5 - To ensure the District is a desirable place in which to live and work

We will promote sustainable housing and infrastructure with a cleaner, greener living environment and recreational facilities for the whole community to enjoy.

We have already made considerable progress towards achieving these aims but there is more to do.

Our Local Strategic Partnership has been influential in establishing the Council’s aims. We are also guided by central government and by the priorities of the Council.
 

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