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
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
22/11/2024 14:46
Christmas Carnival CANCELLED
It is with much regret that we have had to take the decision to cancel the Harpenden Christmas Carnival due to take place this Sunday. The Met Office has today issued new national severe weather warnings for the weekend which have a heightened impact on Harpenden. This includes higher gusts of wind which are now consistently forecast to be above the upper limits that allow us to erect farmers market stalls, music stages and fun fair rides.
08/11/2024 12:42
Banking Hub Update
Following our announcement in September that Harpenden has been allocated a Banking Hub, Harpenden Town Council is working with Cash Access UK, the organisation responsible for delivering banking hubs, to ensure the successful delivery of this vital community asset. As the local lead in delivering this facility, our priority is to ensure that the Banking Hub will be centrally located, accessible and open to individual and business customers as quickly as possible.
17/09/2024 20:08
Harpenden Town Council Celebrates Banking Hub Campaign Success
Harpenden Town Council is delighted to have received confirmation this morning that Harpenden has been allocated a Banking Hub. This announcement follows close to three years work by the Town Council to secure what will be a vital community asset.
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.