Hundreds of new homes could be built on fields neighbouring Batford as part of a major development for north-east Harpenden. The project, by Crest Nicholson, would see a mixed-use development of approximately 750 homes, a new two-form entry primary school, a community facility including medical centre and shops and on-site sports...
A final decision on whether to approve plans for 550 new homes in north-west Harpenden will be made on Monday night. Councillors on SADC's development management committee will vote on whether to give the green light to the proposals by Legal & General to build on land at Cooters End Lane...
Former St Albans Mayor - and current Verulam ward district councillor - Edgar Hill has been named as the Liberal Democrats’ candidate for Harpenden South West in May’s county council elections. He explained why he has stepped forward: “I have enjoyed an association with Harpenden for many years. I have many...
With retailers and residents still reeling in the wake of SADC's decision to plough ahead with on-street parking charges in Harpenden, an entire level of one of the town's biggest car parks has been indefinitely closed. The upper tier of Bowers Way West has been shut for safety reasons until further...
This week Aldwickbury School in Harpenden - like many other schools around the country - celebrated Children’s Mental Health Week (February 3-9). Launched in 2015, the awareness week is run by children’s mental health charity, Place2Be. This year, the tenth anniversary of the campaign, focuses on the theme of ‘Know Yourself, Grow...
St Albans district council has been accused of ignoring the best interests of everybody except themselves and deciding to hammer the final few nails into the coffin of local businesses in Harpenden. The unpopular charges for on-street parking have been approved despite fierce opposition from retailers, residents and town councillors and...
In a break from tradition, the incumbent Deputy Mayor for Harpenden faced a challenge to succeed in the top role. The recent meeting of the town council was expected to see an uncontested handover from current Mayor Pip Liver to her Deputy Gill Haynes. But in a surprising turn of events, fellow...
The head of drama at Harpenden's Aldwickbury School has been awarded the Drama Inspiration Award at the Music and Drama Education Awards 2025. Zelia Attzs was recognised for her exceptional dedication, leadership and passion for drama, which inspires pupils of all ages at the school. Aldwickbury was also shortlisted for the Outstanding...
This year’s Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show marked the end of an era, as long-running producer Ewan Murray stepped down after 32 years in the role. The longest-running Gang Show in the world, of its record 75 shows, Ewan has been involved in 48, with this year’s sell-out shows featuring around...
Unpopular plans to charge for on-street parking in Harpenden have been approved despite fierce opposition from retailers, residents and town councillors. The final decision was made by SADC strategic director of community and place delivery Chris Traill in consultation with Cllr Helen Campbell, and charges will come into effect from February...
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