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The Harpenden Society exists for everyone who appreciates life in Harpenden. HarpendenSociety.org

The Harpenden Society exists for everyone who appreciates life in Harpenden and wants to ensure that the town remains a green and pleasant place in which to live, work or visit. The Society was founded in 1930, is a registered Charity (278154), and currently has nearly1,000 members, and a very active executive committee and a number of subcommittees or task groups to drive campaigns.

09/10/2026

💬 What do you think of adult social care?

Healthwatch Hertfordshire wants to hear from Harpenden residents about their experiences of adult social care. Your feedback can help identify what’s working well and where improvements are needed.

📝 To complete the survey, and to read more about HealthWatch visit https://www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

02/10/2026

🚗🚶 Have your say on Harpenden’s transport future

Hertfordshire County Council is consulting on two important transport issues affecting Harpenden:
🔹 20mph speed limits – residents are being asked where lower speeds could be appropriate, particularly on residential roads. Consultation closes 11 October.
🔹 Local Transport Plan – setting out Hertfordshire’s transport vision and priorities through to 2050. Consultation closes 9 November.

For more information, to learn the Harpenden Society’s view and to respond visit https://www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

09/09/2026

🚨 WHAT A WASTE!

Months of work and public money spent on local government reorganisation — only for the plans to be put on hold.

The Harpenden Society believes it’s time to learn the lessons, keep the ideas that improve efficiency, and ditch the rest.

For more detail please read www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

04/09/2026

🚨 ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! 🚨

WANTED: Year 12 Students 👋

As you start sixth form and begin Year 12, why not get involved in something new in Harpenden?

Are you keen to work as part of a team to make a difference locally, get your voice heard and help shape the future of your town?

The Harpenden Society Youth Collective (HSYC) is launching this Autumn and we need a few more Year 12 students from across Harpenden to become part of its founding group.

The Youth Collective is a chance to:

✨ Share your ideas and views about Harpenden
🌍 Explore issues such as sustainability, community life, culture, wellbeing and transport
💡 Help develop and lead a youth-focused campaign or public event
🤝 Make new friends from across Harpenden
🎤 Build confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills
🏡 Help shape the future of the town you live in

We want this to be YOUR Youth Collective

⏰ You have just 7 DAYS LEFT to register your interest!

👉 Apply via the QR code or here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWCgBUXb7YqvpH9p0S0XRzM9Fr4UGBX0GoJ3i-rJgrHXM6Lw/viewform

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

Could you be one of the young people helping to shape Harpenden’s future?

Please share with families, friends and young people who might be interested.

22/08/2026

// WANTED: Year 12 Students //

With your GCSE results behind you perhaps you're thinking about next steps. You might like to consider becoming part of something new in Harpenden…

The Harpenden Society Youth Collective (HSYC) is launching this autumn and is looking for 8–10 Year 12 students from across Harpenden to become part of its founding group.

The Youth Collective is a chance to:
✨ Share your ideas and views about Harpenden
🌍 Explore issues such as sustainability, community life, culture, wellbeing and transport
💡 Develop and lead a youth-focused campaign or public event
🤝 Meet young people from across Harpenden
🎤 Build confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills
🏡 Help shape the future of the town you live in

We want this to be your Youth Collective – a place where young people can have their voices heard and turn ideas into action.

📣 Are you a Harpenden resident going into Year 12? Register your interest now!

👉 Apply via the QR code or here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWCgBUXb7YqvpH9p0S0XRzM9Fr4UGBX0GoJ3i-rJgrHXM6Lw/viewform

You can also email [email protected] for more information.

Please share this post with families, friends and young people who might be interested.

18/08/2026

🛡️ Clearer Rules for Street Collections

🏛️ The Harpenden Society has worked with St Albans City & District Council to improve how unlicensed street collections are identified and dealt with.

Following concerns raised by members, the Council has strengthened its procedures and now provides an online calendar of authorised collections.

If approached by a street collector, remember to:
🔎 Check the organisation on the Charity Commission register
🪪 Ask to see identification and Council authorisation
📅 Check the Council’s approved collections calendar
✋ Never feel pressured to donate
⚠️ If you suspect an unauthorised collection, contact the Charitable Collections Team on 01727 866100. If you suspect fraud, call the Police on 101.

👉 For more detail visit: https://www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

11/08/2026

🤔 An opportunity missed?

🏛️ The Government has proposed four new unitary authorities for Hertfordshire, with Harpenden joining St Albans and Hemel Hempstead in a new North West Hertfordshire Council.

💷 The Society fears this solution will deliver limited savings, potentially offset by the increased costs of taking on services currently provided by the County Council, such as highways, social care and education.

🔎 As usual, “the devil will be in the detail”, but the Harpenden Society will continue to monitor developments closely and keep members informed.

👉 For more detail, please visit https://www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

06/08/2026

Good news for Harpenden! 🚐💙

A mobile NHS Lung Cancer Screening Unit is now operating across the West Hertfordshire area and set to visit Harpenden in 2028 as part of the rollout.

Free lung health checks will be available for people aged 55–74 who are current or former smokers, helping detect lung cancer early when treatment is most effective.

Harpenden Society trustee Ian Barrison welcomed the initiative, saying it will make screening more accessible for local residents and could help save lives.

For more details please visit https://www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

04/08/2026

🏆 Harpenden Society Awards 🏆

Each year, the Harpenden Society recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to improving community life.

This year, Letters of Commendation were presented to:
👏 Sue Hobley – in recognition of more than 40 years of dedicated volunteer service to the community.
👏 Mike Hodge – in recognition of more than two decades of outstanding fundraising and service to the local community.

Congratulations to both on these well-deserved awards and thank you for everything you have done for Harpenden.

To learn more about Sue and Mike's remarkable contributions, visit: www.harpendensociety.org/LatestNews.html

30/07/2026

The Harpenden Green Loop connects various paths, open spaces and trails to make a complete 15km (9.3mile) route which can either be walked or cycled in its entirety or in sections, you can join the Loop at a number of points along the way.

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