The controversy surrounding SADC’s proposed charges for on-street parking is very much at the forefront of the fight for Harpenden North and Rural in the imminent district by-election. The vacancy was created by the recent resignation of Beth Fisher, with the poll taking place on Thursday October 17. Four candidates are in...
Just a few short weeks since giving her maiden speech in the House of Commons, newly-elected Harpenden MP Victoria Collins is already making a name for herself – appearing in the top 10 list for Parliamentary donations. A new initiative by Sky News and Tortoise Media, the Westminster Accounts aims to...
Cllr Matt Cowley, who has been a district councillor for Harpenden South since May 2024, responds to MP Victoria Collins’ comments on the parking controversy in last week’s St Albans Times. The introduction of parking charges by the Liberal Democrats represents the single biggest change – and threat – to Harpenden’s...
The district councillor in charge of parking has revealed what measures SADC is proposing to defuse the long-running row over proposals to charge for on-street bays in Harpenden. Cllr Helen Campbell, chair of the public realm committee and lead councillor for parking, contacted the St Albans Times with details being suggested...
Has SADC already purchased the parking machines it needs to impose charges in Harpenden, despite the fact that the results of a public consultation have yet to be taken into account? Many town residents believe the proposals are a fait accompli and the district council will steamroll ahead with the scheme...
As the Harpenden parking controversy continues to divide the district's Lib Dems, we spoke to newly-elected Victoria Collins to determine her views on the subject. Having been contacted by various constituents who are asking how, as their self-professed "local champion" she was not being more proactive over this issue, we told...
St Albans favourite Per Tutti is set to open a new restaurant in Harpenden’s Vaughan Road. The Italian will be taking over the vacant premises previously occupied by Rosanna’s and The Gingerbread Man. Meanwhile, there are no signs of any action to resolve the long-standing dispute over the former M&Co store. Oakman Inns...
Harpenden town councillors are divided over their support of district council’s controversial proposals to impose on-street parking – but the bulk of them are against the scheme. Although the make-up of HTC is predominantly Liberal Democrat – the same as SADC – this does not mean all of them are in...
An unprecedented attack on the district council’s controversial proposals for on-street parking in Harpenden has been submitted to the town council, suggesting a Judicial Review could be on the cards if SADC presses ahead with its plans. Town clerk and chief executive Carl Cheevers presented officer observations on the scheme to...
Thousands of people flocked to Harpenden for the town's acclaimed Food and Drink Festival on Saturday. The festival showcases the very best of local food and drink, including street food, outdoor bars, market stalls and entertainment. A diverse range of street food and market stalls drew the crowds to the High Street,...
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