The Town Council

Harpenden Town Council was created in 1974 following the reorganisation of local government and the disbanding of Harpenden Urban District Council. Harpenden is the largest parish in the St Albans District with a population of almost 30,000 represented by 16 Councillors in the following Wards:

Mission Statement:

To promote the area as a place to live, a place to work, a place to visit and a place to invest.

Corporate Objectives

• To promote and represent the community’s views and aspirations at local, county, regional and national level.
• To serve those who live in the Town, work in the Town and visit the Town.
• To promote growth of Council activities where new services can be taken on effectively and efficiently.
• To strive to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Town.
• To work in partnership at local, county, regional and national level to promote and provide for the well being of the Town.

 Harpenden Town Council delivers a wide range of services to the local community including:

Environment

The management of 15 allotment sites, sustainable management and maintenance of the Common and other Greens, the Nickey Line, Lydekker Park and car park and Parish Paths Partnership. Land assets including the redevelopment of disused allotment sites. Restoration and rejuvenation projects such as Lydekker Pond and Southdown Ponds.

Community Services

The Town Hall and Information Point, Park Hall community building, Harpenden in Bloom, Farmers’ Market, Community safety including CCTV and Restricted Alcohol Zone. Christmas celebrations (Christmas lights, poster competition, and the window display competition). Public toilets plus other services like bus shelters, litter bins, dog bins, notice boards, bicycle stands and children’s play areas. Events including the Discovery Day and CAMRA Beer Festival.

Democratic Representation and Management

Committee and Member support, Civic Representation (Town Mayor support), Planning and Development Control. Town Twinning, Youth Town Council, Grant Aid to local organisations, Communications (Forum newsletter, Town Guide and website). Partnership working with retail, businesses and community groups.

Corporate Management, Administrative and Statutory responsibilities.

The Town Council has three main committees all with delegated responsibilities, plus several Community Forums and Working Parties. Full Council meetings are held six times a year, at which all Councillors are involved in all policy decisions of the Council. Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall.

The Town Council also has a Youth Town Council which was set up in 1998 and comprises young people between 11 and 18 years attending local schools or living in Harpenden. Meeting monthly, the Youth Councillors aim to represent and communicate the views and needs of all young people locally.

For further details on the Town Council, the services it provides and speaking at Council and Committee meetings, please contact: 

Harpenden Town Council, Town Hall,Leyton Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2LX

Tel: 01582 768278. Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk. Web: www.harpenden.gov.uk  

Last updated about 1 year ago