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Carl is Harpenden Town Council's Chief Executive and leads the Officer team. He is responsible for ensuring that the Council delivers the priorities that are set out in our business plan. Key to his role is providing independent, objective, and professional advice to individual Councillors and the Council as a collective body. Carl has worked for the Town Council since 2016 and is hugely proud of the outstanding local improvements that have been made in recent years and the planned community investment for the future.
Direct Line: 01582 463669

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Sarah is responsible for key priority projects and capital improvement programmes which have included initiatives such as the boardwalk installation at Batford Springs and improvement works to Rothamsted Park. Upcoming projects include the new 3G pitch at Rothamsted Park and a Public Realm Improvement programme. Sarah enjoys the variety of projects she manages and the opportunity to help make Harpenden an even more vibrant town.
Email address: sarah.brimley@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463548

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Experienced Accountant, Daniel started his career in local government in 2003 and joined Harpenden Town Council as Finance Manager in 2020. He ensures the Council adheres to the Financial Regulations which includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, budget setting and cash flow planning, as well as Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensuring the Council's tax and accounts are compliant.
Email address: daniel.williams@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463543

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Diana takes care of the day to day recording of financial transactions, paying suppliers and issuing parking permits available for people coming into the Town to work for local businesses. It is crucial that she is organised and focused on detail, and we rely on her efficiency and professionalism. Diana enjoys working in a positive environment with such varied initiatives.
Email address: diana.wratten@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463666

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As one of our Managers, Phil oversees many important and high profile Town Council areas of responsibility. This includes managing the Green Spaces team, ensuring the preservation and maintenance of Harpenden's open spaces, play areas and allotments, as well as enhancing biodiversity within the Town. He is also responsible for the Events and Farmers Market, community grants, service level agreements, and commercial licences.
Email address: philip.wright@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463665

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Harriet is responsible for our Events Programme and monthly Farmers Market, occasions that are extremely important to Harpenden and its residents. She has worked here since 2017 and has ensured Town Council events, such as the carnivals and festivals, as well as the supported third party events that take place on our land, have gone from strength to strength. Most of her time is spent planning ahead, checking safety paperwork and running events on the day. When it comes to Harpenden Town Council's calendar, the are no limits to her imagination and her wealth of experience means she keeps calm even at our most popular and busy events.
Email address: harriet.tamke@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463668

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Faye supports our Events and Farmers Market Officer with our busy and diverse Events Programme, and third party events. She is responsible for Teddy Bears Picnic and Music in Lydekker, and particularly enjoys leading these exciting summer occasions. Much of her time in the winter months is spent on the Southdown and Batford Light up events which go from strength to strength as she brings her artistic flair and energy to planning and managing these.
Email address: faye.sarron@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463547

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Tim is responsible for maintaining and enhancing Rothamsted, Lydekker, Roundwood, Oakly Road and Porters Hill Parks and the green spaces in the Town Centre. He joined Harpenden Town Council in 2021 bringing with him a wealth of experience including estate management at some impressive sites like Knebworth Gardens and Shenley Park. One of the most enjoyable parts of his job is being able to help the community safely engage with their natural environment. His knowledge of horticultural landscaping and modernising open spaces is invaluable to the Town.
Email address: tim.austin-lomas@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463667

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Alex manages a number of open spaces across Harpenden including the Common, Batford Springs, Parva Close Play Area, Westfield Recreation Ground, Woodend Play Area and the green spaces on the High Street. His time is spent improving and maintaining these areas, not only for the enjoyment of our community but also by focusing on biodiversity - a subject he cares about passionately. Alex particularly enjoys working with the local community and regularly hosts project days with our volunteers, ensuring our objectives are delivered to the highest of standards.
Email address: alexander.melson@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463661

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Jim not only carries out important maintenance and upkeep in Harpenden, ensuring our green spaces and Town Centre are of the highest standard, he leads the Team in ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and on time. His days are extremely busy and include varied tasks from conducting maintenance checks in the Town Centre to installation of benches in our Parks. It is important to Jim to continually improve and exceed expectations of the Council and residents of Harpenden. Jim is motivated by producing outstanding work and loves working outside in such a diverse and outstanding environment.
Email address: jim.smith@harpenden.gov.uk
Contact number: 01582 768278

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Dean is relatively new to the team, but is highly experienced in the work required of the Town Ranger and is well used to the challenges and demands of this area, with a busy town centre and diverse parks and open spaces. His day to day responsibilities include installing benches and bins, watering trees, ensuring signage is displayed at the correct time and in the right place, fencing is taken down, and inspections of toilets, dog bins and meter readings are completed safely. Dean particularly likes being a face of the Town Council as one of the more visible members of our team, working outside. He is extremely proud of working in Harpenden and ensuring the green spaces are the best they can be.
Email address: dean.bigg@harpenden.gov.uk
Contact number: 01582 768278

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Ian has an impressive 20 years experience of grounds maintenance work within Rothamsted Park alone, and is highly regarded as one of our dedicated Town Rangers. His responsibilities include maintenance of our green spaces from repairs and maintenance of fences and bins, to strimming the grass, hedge cutting and watering trees. Ian enjoys working outdoors and works hard to ensure Harpenden’s green spaces are always at their best, particularly when it comes to his favourite, Rothamsted Park.

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Our longest serving colleague, Heather, has built her vast knowledge of Harpenden and its Town Council over more than 20 years. She is responsible for our buildings and facilities, including Park Hall, and leads on the Town Council's Planning function while also managing our Internal Operations Team of five. In addition, Heather is the editor and producer of our quarterly Forum newsletter, a job which not only requires exceptional planning and an eye for detail, but also a great insight into local news and interest.
Email address: heather.scott@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463664

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Jon joined the team in 2023, bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in the leisure industry, most recently managing a busy swimming pool. He is responsible for the Town Council’s buildings and facilities, ensuring that they are maintained to the highest of standards. The Facilities Officer role is at the centre of many new and exciting Town Council assets including new sports facilities in Rothamsted Park.
Jon particularly enjoys working in Harpenden, as he says it’s a vibrant Town with lots of friendly and interesting people. His role keeps him busy but he loves its diverse nature and thrives on its ever changing challenges.
Email address: jon.scott@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct line: 01582 463663

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Jane is responsible for administering Council and Committee meetings, supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and organising civic events such as the Annual Town Meeting and Civic Service. As The Mayor's Secretary, she also organises charity fundraising events for the Mayor's nominated charities and is the Town Twinning Officer for the Council. Jane's knowledge and experience is exceptional and the Council relies on her organisation and eye for detail for a wide variety of its commitments.
Email address: jane.juby@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463662

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Claire is responsible for Communications and PR, which includes promoting our initiatives and events, and keeping Harpenden's residents, businesses and Councillors up to date with our projects and day to day activity through social media, our website, printed marketing material and local media. The most enjoyable and rewarding part of her job is getting involved with a diverse range of exciting projects from biodiversity in our green spaces to our fantastic events programme.
Email address: claire.ahmed@harpenden.gov.uk
Direct Line: 01582 463542