Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards is making the help available to those whose land has been impacted by fly tipping – read more here: https://www.hertscommissioner.org/news/latest-news/2024/pcc-launches-fund-to-tackle-fly-tipping-in-hertfordshire/
Category: Current news
Current news and updates
Time is running out to complete this survey by 4th September!
The Hertfordshire Nature Recovery Partnership is inviting people to share their thoughts about nature in Hertfordshire and the issues that matter, and help identify potential sites by filling in the survey on their website before September 4th
Temporary closure of Coles Lane from 19th August for up to 18 months
Kennel Lane
Photography Competition 2024
The Parish Council are opening a digital photography competition encouraging residents to share their photos of Harpenden Rural. The theme for this is ‘A Rural Summer’ and photography must be of places, people or objects that are in or related to Harpenden Rural.
Age Groups
- Children under 12
- Youth age 12-18
- Adults over 18
Entries should be submitted via email to harpenden.photo.comp@gmail.com, specifying the name and age of the entrant and a brief description of the photograph and where it was taken.
The winning photograph will be displayed on the Harpenden Rural Parish Council website and in the next edition of our newsletter. The winner of each category will receive a £10 book token.
Please see terms and conditions.
Celebrate Harpenden Local History Day!
When: Saturday, 20 April | 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
Join us for a captivating journey through time at the Harpenden Local History Day as we celebrate 50 incredible years of the Harpenden History Society.
Event Highlights:
- Unveiling of the New Harpenden Museum: Be there for the grand opening by Annie Brewster, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire in Nomination.
- Exclusive Exhibits: Discover the treasures of Harpenden’s past with fascinating exhibits and artefacts.
- Engaging Presentations: Learn from local experts like Dr. Alexander Thomas and Amanda J. Thomas about our town’s rich history from prehistory to the medieval era.
- Children’s Art Display: See how our youngest residents view Harpenden in the ‘My Harpenden’ art competition.
- Historical Insights: Did you know Harpenden had a racecourse on the Common until 1914? Explore this and more!
Also Featuring:
- The Arts Societies, Rothamsted Research, St Albans Architectural & Archaeological Society, and more.
Special Attraction:
- Watch the stunning new drone footage of the historical Harpenden racecourse!
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our town’s vibrant past. For more information, visit www.harpenden-history.org.uk.
Be part of Harpenden’s history – Explore, Learn, and Celebrate with us!
Grants and Donations Policy
We are pleased to announce the introduction of our new policy covering the way that qualifying groups and associations can apply for small grants for community projects. Please follow this link for all the detail.
Kinsbourne Green Common – 2023
A group of residents are setting set up a charity structure so that the community can finalise purchase of Kinsbourne Green Common this winter, to safeguard its future so that it can be enjoyed by all.
The main part of the Common was due to be sold at auction in September, and after years of careful stewardship, there was concern for its future if sold as an investment. A group of Kinsbourne Green residents drove the initiative to negotiate with the landowner to purchase the Common on behalf of the community with locally raised funding. The intention is that local residents will be able to become members of the Charity and thereby have a say in how the Common is cared for. More information, including how to pledge financial support can be found at kinsbournegreencommon.org.uk
Fly Tipping and how to report it
