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OCTOBER 2026 Editor. Ron Taylor
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How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?
Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?
Please be aware of a car park scam involving car parks using the PayByPhone Service.
It arises when people search for the PayByPhone app or website.
Oct. E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Harpenden Public Halls bought by ChristChurch Harpenden for use as a permanent building for their church. Learn more.
PCC welcomes funding for more neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner strongly opposed to Government’s plans to scrap Jury trials
Sept 7, Government calls a halt to NEW Unitary Authority Plans for further investigation>
March, Did you know Tattoos are now available in Harpenden. At Clinic 103. Thanks to Joanne Baum. Learn more
March 3 Update from Herts Constabularly on Harpenden district neighbourhood priorities like anti social behaviour
June. Exciting Conservation Project
in Harpenden –Reintroduction of Water Voles to Batford Springs
July. Catching illegal parking with a high tech ANPR vehicle. Learn more
JUNE 12. Work is to begin this month on a further Local Plan (LP) for the long-term sustainable growth of St Albans District.
St Albans City and District Council is on track to adopt a new LP next month after more than three years of work.
However, during the plan-making process the Government made major changes to national planning policies including the methodology for assessing housing need.
As a consequence, it has now instructed the Council to begin work by the end of June on an LP that conforms to its revised guidelines. The Council is one of 39 local authorities instructed by the Government to do this.
Aug. HOW TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE WITH LOCAL INITIATIVES. A new sustainable IKO Carrera roof at the Museum. in ST ALBANS.
July Harpenden’s NEW Bank Hub NOW OPEN, On the corner of Thompson’s Close
PANTO time news for December at the EMC.
DEC 5 - 30
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July, Looking for a better way to buy OR sell your property? Carole Bratt will help. Learn more
Sept 4. Autumn Term at HLfL,
Featuring Iconic Building; Abode of War: Music and Art,See what you can enjoy LEARN MORE
Aug. Harpenden’s First Ever Padel Courts Open This August in a two court padel venue in Rothamsted Park. Learn more
July 3. Harpenden Hopper 10th Anniversary Event
Andy Buchanan, Chair of Trustees for the Harpenden Hopper, welcomed everyone. Learn more
Sept 27. BIG WIN FOR HARPENDEN TOWN WOMENN IN EASTERN REGION WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP 2ND ROUND.Mens & Colney Heath also- Match reports & photos
AUG 12, ECILPSE night in Harpenden. What did you do to mark this momentous event?
July 27. Harpenden Society Awards 2025
Presentations to worthy winners of the Harpenden Society 2025 Awards. Learn more
Sept 9. New Local Plan adopted for growth of St Albans & Harpenden over next 15 years.
OCT. Opening soon in Harpenden, A NEW concept in town. BREAD AHEAD. Learn more
Aug 21 Harpenden children choose new Hopper community bus name: “Hetty Hopper”
Oct 10. Harpenden residents are invited to come together for Art & Sound: Create for Change, a family day of art, music and wellbeing at The Eric Morecambe Centre .
Sept 4. St. Albans & District Talking News
– ‘a sound solution for those with limited sight.’
October events at the EMC
Sept 11, Fines to be increased in crackdown against fly-tipping in SADC. Learn more
OCTOBER 24 at CLARENDON FINE ARTS 1 - 3pm
Meet Sherry Valentine- Daines. Learn more
12-16th January 2027 Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show returns to the Eric Morecambe Centre for its 77th Show Learn more
Sept 15. New Hertfordshire Police Headquarters building officially opened on Sept 8th. Learn more
Sept 22, Would you like to see more 20mph zones in Harpenden? Herts County Council want to hear your views. Learn more
On Saturday 17 October at 10:15 for 10:30 am,
UNA Harpenden will be hosting a public lecture on UN Development Goals: Learn more
Sept 22. The most controversial book of the moment NOW at HALF PRICE in Harpenden
SEPT 25. St Hilda's School Harpenden presents £30,873 to three children's charities. LEARN MORE
SEPT 29. Medicine price increases leaving local pharmacy teams under pressure.
Sept. “My residents give me hope.” Care worker with stage 4 cancer describes the daily joy his job brings. Learn more
October. Childrens competition to win a family day out at the Zoo. Organised by Travel Four Seasons on the Harpenden High Street. Learn more
