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
22/08/2024 12:52
Harpenden Town Council Festive Light Scheme - Introduction of Poles to Town Greens
We have received a number of questions regarding the introduction of poles around Town Greens in Harpenden. This update aims to address those questions and provide important context.
12/08/2024 11:06
New Black Poles on Town Greens
Residents may have noticed that a number of black poles have been installed around some of the Town Greens in Harpenden. The new black poles are being installed as a result of changes to the way in which we are able to deliver our festive lights scheme.
02/08/2024 14:57
Festival celebrates the best of Food and Drink in Harpenden this September
Harpenden Town Council is excited to announce the return of the Harpenden Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 14th September, 12-6pm. This event has grown to become one of the Town’s most popular festivals, bringing a wonderful carnival atmosphere to picturesque Harpenden. The event showcases the very best of food and drink, including street food, outdoor bars, market stalls and entertainment to accompany a vibrant day. Thousands of people are expected to attend the Festival...
02/08/2024 14:49
Music in Lydekker 2024
Music in Lydekker will be returning to Lydekker Park in Harpenden on Saturday 24th August 2024, 12pm-4pm. This FREE event will include incredible live music, performed by two exciting bands in the beautiful surroundings of one of Harpenden’s most picturesque green spaces.
30/07/2024 13:39
Statement regarding Rothamsted Park Skatepark
Since acquiring Rothamsted Park in 2021, Harpenden Town Council (HTC) has made considerable improvements as part of its ambitious Management Plan. One project that HTC has been working on since taking ownership is the redevelopment of the skatepark. To date HTC has successfully secured planning permission for the project and our partners, local charity Playground Action Rothamsted Committee (PARC), has raised a healthy amount of external fundraising.
11/07/2024 12:34
Extraordinary Council Meeting - 22 July 2024
We held an Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday 22 July at 7.30pm in Park Hall. The main item on the Agenda for this meeting was the proposed changes to 'on-street' parking policies in Harpenden High Street.
08/07/2024 11:00
Teddy Bears plan Park take-over at their annual Harpenden picnic
One of Harpenden’s most popular events for young children, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, will take place in Rothamsted Park on Wednesday 7th August, 11am – 2pm. Harpenden Town Council is delighted to once again host this event, organised to coincide with National Play Day – a national celebration of children’s right to play and a campaign to highlight the importance of play in children’s lives.
21/05/2024 14:28
57th Harpenden Summer Carnival
Harpenden Town Council is delighted to announce that the Harpenden Summer Carnival will take place on Saturday 8th June, 12-6pm. This event is always a highlight of the Town’s calendar, welcoming residents and visitors back to this wonderful occasion in the heart of vibrant Harpenden! The Summer Carnival demonstrates the very best of Harpenden, offering a free day out for all. It’s a huge fundraising event for worthwhile charities which this year includes the Town Mayor’s chosen charities.
20/05/2024 16:06
Harpenden Town Council Welcomes New Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Harpenden Town Council’s Annual Council Meeting took place on 13th May 2024. This is the first meeting of the Council’s Municipal Year and included election of the new Town Mayor, Cllr Pip Liver, and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gill Haynes. The Mayoral Chain was presented to the new Town Mayor by Cllr Fiona Gaskell, Past Town Mayor of Harpenden for 2023/24, who gave a valedictory speech and offered her congratulations to Cllr Liver on her new position.
08/05/2024 12:54
Former Town Mayor, Rosemary Farmer
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Past Town Mayor and former Town Councillor, Rosemary Farmer earlier this month.
29/01/2024 14:52
Planning permission secured for new skatepark
Harpenden Town Council, together with local charity Playpark Action Rothamsted Committee (PARC), is celebrating another step towards Rothamsted Park’s Skatepark redevelopment with the news that planning permission has been granted. The redevelopment is badly needed as the current skatepark is at the end of its life. Designs accommodating the need for an inviting and inclusive space, with good wheelchair access, features for all abilities and ages...
22/01/2024 14:44
Hertfordshire Town Champions Rare Chalk Stream, One of the World’s Rarest Habitats
Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve in Harpenden, Hertfordshire has long been a locally treasured green space but, with the development of an ambitious Management Plan, Harpenden Town Council is focused on maintaining and enhancing this outstanding area as a hugely important national asset. The Reserve, which contains a rare chalk steam, is an integral part of the River Lea ecological corridor and provides the opportunity for wildlife to thrive in a diverse and unique environment.