MAY 2026  Editor. Ron Taylor

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How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?

Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?

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New Garden Town planned close to Harpenden.

Hemel Garden Communities.

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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.

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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

Feb 18 2025. Shock News , SADC approves 550 Homes development in NW Harpenden, despite the Local Plan recommending  only 290 homes.

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March. A new home for Harpenden police officers in the Town Hall in Leyton rd From mid Feb.

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Dec 8. Judicial Review of Luton Airport expansion decision made in favour of the Government as airport expansion was NOT unlawful. Learn more

Nov The tastiest and healthiest cakes and pastries in Harpenden.

From  ARTICHOKE  BAKE & MORE in Leyton road.

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Dec. New Appointment  system for booking  a GP at Davenport House

Surgery. Learn more

Dec. NEW DROP OFF AND  PASSENGER COLLECTION PARKING arrangements at London Luton Airport. Learn more

Dec.  SADC has voted for the option of two unitary authorities as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. Learn more 

Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner strongly opposed to Government’s plans to scrap Jury trials

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JAN 20. Shaping the future of local government in Hertfordshire. WHAT’S BEST FOR HARPENDEN.

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April. Want to try something new? A visit to Unmatched will be a revelation. Award winning coffee and matcha's, they also serve equally superb food. LEARN MORE

Feb 7. GP Surgery Phone call Scam

ENSURE YOU DON”T BECOME A VICTIM.

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March, Did you know Tattoos are now available in Harpenden. At Clinic 103. Thanks to Joanne Baum.    Learn more

Feb 16. SADC response to Harpenden’s parking charges is beyond belief.


Read Cllr Helen Campbell’s proposal here.

March 3.

PLAGUE of POTHOLES

in Harpenden shows no sign of diminishing

says Cllr Matt Cowley.

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March. Cross Keys Pub still trading whilst repairs to foundations are completed. Due June

Feb 27. Harpenden Trust’s 2025 Christmas Appeal Raises £59,400 Thanks to the Kindness of Our Community.

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May. Still looking for your perfect Summer holiday. A fabulous Italian experience awaits you. Learn more.

March 3 Update from Herts Constabularly on Harpenden district neighbourhood priorities like anti social behaviour

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April 18. Huge response at  Redbourn Day of Action. Learn more

  May & June

Top Shows at the EMC. Learn more

JUNE 14. Hertfordshire homelessness charity, DENS, is thrilled to announce its Castle Walk fundraising event.

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April. Molasses House Embarks on Exciting New Chapter: Relocating to London with Fresh Horizons, Bigger Ambitions and Expanded Services. Learn more

10TH MAY EASTERN REGION WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP FINAL.

HARPENDEN TOWN WOMEN   0    STEVENAGE WOMEN    5 More reports and photos

SPRING IS HERE at THOMPSONS CLOSE CAFE. Owner Damien Tidd has a few words of welcome... Learn more


APRIL 25. Town Mayor opens  the Harpenden Photographic Society’s

Annual Photography Exhibition LEARN MORE

May 16. UNA Harpenden will be hosting a public lecture on Artificial Intelligence: Should We Be Worried? by Suheil Shahryar

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JUNE 11.Summer Public Meeting entitled:

From Soil to Supper: Challenge, Passion and Restaurant Reality’

High Street Methodist Church. 7.30pm    Learn more

MAY 15. Harpenden Learning for Leisure Committee would like to invite you to a free coffee morning with complementary lecture. LEARN MORE

MAY. Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is celebrating International Nurses Day and working with local solicitors to offer the opportunity to write a Will in support of the hospice care charity. Learn more

Always new & stimulating Art on display at Molasses House... Learn more

April 29.The Food Teacher Named Finalist in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026

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MAY. Transform your existing furniture with the help of ANNIE SLOAN paint, from Serena Hart. Learn More

May. Potted plants in all sizes and varieties to bring your home alive! Learn more

May. Improving Harpenden’s living environment thanks to Rotary in Harpenden Learn more. Learn more

May 12. Harpenden has a new Mayor. Cllr Kirsti Wenn received the chain of office last night from Cllr Beth Fisher at HTC’a Annual Town Meeting.

New Town Mayor Cllr Kirsti Wenn

May. Welcome to THE PERCH Harpenden’s Cocktail Bar in Station Rd. Learn more

Thursday May 14, Celebrating Eric Morecambe’s 100th Birthday at the EMC. Learn more + more photos