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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.?
New Garden Town planned close to Harpenden.
Hemel Garden Communities.
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>
Oct, 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
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
Saturday 24TH & Sunday 25th OCTOBER Harpenden Women and Harpenden Men’s Matych reports + SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION.
AUG 12, ECILPSE night in Harpenden. What did you do to mark this momentous event?
Sept 9. New Local Plan adopted for growth of St Albans & Harpenden over next 15 years.
OCT 13. NOW OPEN in Harpenden, A NEW concept in town. BREAD AHEAD. Learn more
October events at the EMC , Inc Ruby Wax
Sept 11, Fines to be increased in crackdown against fly-tipping in SADC. 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
REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE AND SERVICE
The Mayor will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Town at the Harpenden Remembrance Day Parade & Service on Sun 8 Nov.
SEPT 29. Medicine price increases leaving local pharmacy teams under pressure.
Recent UN Day Flag Raising, October 23
October. Childrens competition to win a family day out at the Zoo. Organised by Travel Four Seasons on the Harpenden High Street. Learn more
Nov 26, Changes to Neighbourhead Health Care you should know about . Learn more
Oct 14. The Mayor's Christmas Card Design Competition is open to all children aged 4-11
Oct 10. NOW OPEN in Harpenden.
Kalimera, Greek Bakery & Cafe in Leyton Rd. Learn more
OCT 29. Coming soon a NEW Pilates studio next to The George Pub.
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Sat. Nov 7. UNA Harpenden is hosting a public lecture on What has story ever done for us?
NOV 11. FREE Antiques, Jewellery, Fine Art and Watches Valuations event at the EMC 11am-1pm. Learn more
The Harpenden Christmas Carnival - Sunday November 22 for the start of the Town’s Xmas festivities.
FREE HALF-TERM PIZZA-MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AT BREAD AHEAD HARPENDEN
Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October
Dec 3 AT Society Christmas Concert,
Oct 28. A spooky Halloween Story for Children from Harpenden’s new Author - Charlotte Bateman.
Oct 22. Two “Legend on the Bench” Suicide Prevention Benches unveiled in Harpenden at Batford Green and the Town Centre’s fountain area, Learn more
Oct 31 How to avoid getting spooked this Halloween and Bonfire Night. Police safety info.
+ QUIZ COMP Learn more
Oct 31 and November, An Art event in Harpenden at Clarendon Fine Art. Learn more
