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

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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

Sunday June 7. Harpenden Town Women held their annual Presentation Day at the Chequers Stevenage

Report and more photos

JUNE 11.Summer Public Meeting entitled:

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

High Street Methodist Church. 7.30pm    Learn more

July 4. Molasses ‘Open’ House Invitation & Relocation Update

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June. Exciting Conservation Project

in Harpenden –Reintroduction of Water Voles to Batford Springs

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

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

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

June. Cotswold Sofas & Camille Dining Table

and Chairs

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FRI. JUNE 19, Sitwell Food Safari in Harpenden, a SUMMER EVENING OF FOOD, WINE AND COMMUNITY.

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May. Harpenden Town Council has launched the ‘The Harpenden Green Loop’; Learn more

May. Harpenden neighbours strike gold at world marmalade awards after silver success last year. Learn more

June 7.The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix- the race that went wrong. Read Ruby’s full report here.

June. New look fonehouse store open now with a fantastic display of ‘working’ phones. Learn more

Sunday 14th June

Come and Meet Fabian Perez Clarendon Fine Art Harpenden. 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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Friday June 12 from 7.15pm

An Audience & Singalong with Mike Hodge at Bennets Hall, Harpenden.

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July 4 & 5. The Redbourn Festival.fantastic fun for the whole family.

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