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Harpenden Town Council
Harpenden Town Council was created in 1974 following the re-organisation
of local government and the dissolution of Harpenden Urban District
Council. Harpenden is the largest parish in the District of St.
Albans with a population of almost 30,000 represented by 16 Councillors,
four in each ward.
Mission Statement: To promote the area as a place to live, a place
to work, a place to invest and a place to visit.
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 devolution of powers 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 the 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 Teddy Bear’s
Picnic.
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.
Reporting to Council, the Town Council has four standing committees
all with delegated responsibilities, plus several Community Forums
and Working Parties. Council meetings are held six times a year
which includes the Annual Town Meeting. All Councillors are involved
in all policy decisions of the Council. Meetings are generally 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
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