Press Releases
Harpenden Town Council's press releases are available to view below.
For press enquiries and to find out more please contact claire.ahmed@harpenden.gov.uk
23/05/2025 10:18
Honorary Townsman Brian Ellis
It was with much sadness that the Town Council learned of the passing of Honorary Townsman and Past Town Mayor, Brian Ellis on 7 May.
22/05/2025 14:36
Formidable partnership announced for free business mentoring event
Harpenden Town Council has announced a free Business Mentoring seminar for business owners and managers. The seminar will take place on Monday 7th July at 6.30pm at Rothamsted Conference Centre. It will be presented by Chris Dunn of the Association of Business Mentors, in partnership with the Hertfordshire Branch of the Institute of Directors and The Harpenden Collective.
22/05/2025 14:23
Summer Carnival - 7th June 2025
Harpenden Town Council is delighted to announce that the 58th Summer Carnival will take place on Saturday 7th June, 12-6pm. This exciting event is always a well-supported community occasion, welcoming thousands of people to Harpenden’s vibrant Town Centre and Common.
19/05/2025 13:54
Harpenden Welcomes New Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Harpenden Town Council’s Annual Town and Annual Council Meeting took place on 12th May 2025. This meeting is the first Full Council of each municipal year. It decides which Councillors sit on what Committees and who is elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor, as well as celebrating the work and achievements of the previous year.
08/05/2025 13:57
Harpenden on-street parking charges statement - May 2025
Since the on-street parking charges were first proposed by St Albans City & District Council (SADC), Harpenden Town Council (HTC) has held significant concerns as to the impact that they would have on our local businesses. At various points over the past 12 months, HTC has objected to what has been proposed and offered to work jointly with SADC to develop an approach that would achieve a better-balanced outcome for all
01/04/2025 17:33
Harpenden On-Street Parking Charges Update
Harpenden Town Council has previously set out its strong objection to the introduction of on-street parking charges across Harpenden Town Centre and continues to hold significant concerns regarding the impact that this will have on local businesses.
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25/03/2025 10:59
Honorary Townsman Albert Pawle
It was with great sadness that the Town Council learned of the passing of Honorary Townsman and Past Town Mayor, Albert (Bert) Pawle on 16 March 2025.
19/03/2025 08:23
Notice of Casual Vacancy
We can confirm that Jamie Burrows (Harpenden South ward) resigned from his role as a Town Councillor on Tuesday 18 March 2025. This now means that the Town Council has a fourth casual vacancy following the three other resignations in the past week.
17/03/2025 10:11
Notice of Casual Vacancy
We can confirm that Brian Ellis (Harpenden South ward) has today, 17th March, resigned from his role as Town Councillor. This now means that the Town Council has three casual vacancies and a Notice of Vacancy for each relevant ward has been published on our website and in Town noticeboards.
13/03/2025 09:29
Notice of Casual Vacancies
We can confirm that Eileen Washington (Harpenden North ward) and Patrick Brosnan (Harpenden West ward) have today resigned from their roles as Town Councillors. This now means that the Town Council has two casual vacancies and a Notice of Vacancy for each relevant ward has been published on our website and in Town noticeboards.
29/01/2025 09:11
Harpenden On-Street Parking Charges
We are aware that St Albans City & District Council (SADC) has now taken a decision to implement charges to a large number of on-street parking bays across Harpenden Town Centre. The Town Council has previously set out its strong objection to the introduction of parking charges and continues to hold significant concerns regarding the impact that this will have on local businesses and the wider community.
29/11/2024 10:43
Banking Hub will open on 11th December
Harpenden Town Council has announced that the new Harpenden Banking Hub will open on 11th December 2024. This vital facility will initially open as an Interim Banking Hub at the Town Hall, on Leyton Road, while its permanent premises on the High Street is finalised. Banking Hubs are centrally located, convenient spaces with professional, face to face counter services provided by all the major high street banks. The Town Council lead the campaign