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
05/12/2022 12:39Town Council
Statement regarding the Concourse
For a number of years the Town Council has allowed street food to be sold on the Concourse outside the library. During that time we have worked in partnership with many local businesses, including Toastiecilous and Emilios, to try to make the area a vibrant part of the High Street...
09/11/2022 12:22Events
Harpenden Town Council Plans a spectacular Christmas Carnival
Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival will take place this year on Sunday 27th November from 12pm-6pm, with festive entertainment and activities throughout the Town Centre. This event promises to be a fantastic celebration for residents and visitors of all ages
25/10/2022 13:24Town Council
Tribute to Honorary Townsman Mrs Patricia Kent
A tribute to Honorary Townsman and Past Town Mayor, Mrs Patricia Kent, a Harpenden Town Councillor from 2003 to 2019.
30/09/2022 12:25Town Council
Statement regarding Rothamsted Park Pavillion
Since acquiring Rothamsted Park in April 2021, Harpenden Town Council has made significant improvements to it as part of our new ambitious Management Plan. One of our future projects is to build a new pavilion for sports and community use to replace the two existing pavilions which are not fit for purpose.
21/09/2022 15:53Events
The best of food and drink in Harpenden
Harpenden’s Food & Drink Festival returned on Saturday (17th September) welcoming 15,000 people to its Town Centre.
18/08/2022 16:46Town Council
Harpenden Town Council seeks opinions on decline of High Street banks
High Streets across the UK have seen many changes over recent years and Harpenden is no different. One of the most significant changes is the reduction in banks and the services that they offer. Harpenden Town Council has started work to explore the opening of a Community Banking Hub to help address the impact that the loss of banks has in the Town.
29/07/2022 11:00Town Council
Statement regarding Artificial Grass Pitch in Rothamsted Park
Harpenden Town Council, Harpenden Colts FC & Harpenden Town FC are working in partnership to develop a new Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) in Rothamsted Park, a brilliant new facility for the community.
13/07/2022 13:57Communications
Town Council launches new website
Harpenden Town Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website www.harpenden.gov.uk The site, which went live this week, aims to make essential information more accessible and highlight areas of responsibility and current initiatives.
11/07/2022 13:12Town Council
Visit from Twin Town of Alzey to Harpenden
Harpenden welcomed a group of visitors from the Town of Alzey, its twin town in Germany, over the weekend of 7- 10 July. The visitors were hosted by the Friends of Alzey and the Town Mayor, Cllr Lisa Scriven and enjoyed a varied programme of visits and activities during their stay...
20/06/2022 11:19Events
55th Harpenden Summer Carnival is a huge success
Harpenden Town Council and the Harpenden Roundtable welcomed thousands of people to the Summer Carnival on Saturday.
02/06/2022 12:13Events
An unforgettable Jubilee celebration on Harpenden Common
Thousands of people celebrated The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Harpenden Common on Thursday. Popular, free attractions included outdoor children’s games, interactive entertainment, a climbing wall and soft play, not to mention the Royal touches...
23/05/2022 13:48Shop local
Harpenden's businesses test Royal knowledge with Jubilee Window Trail
Twenty-three High Street and Southdown businesses have joined forces with Harpenden Town Council to create an exciting window trail