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Kimpton Parish Council serves the people of Kimpton, Blackmore End and Peter's Green in Hertfordshire, UK.

The village of Kimpton is situated between the Mimram and Lea river valleys in Hertfordshire, about six miles south of Hitchin. It is approximately four miles from Harpenden and Luton. The Parish of Kimpton comprises Kimpton itself, with a population of around 1,400, and also the adjacent settlements of Blackmore End and Peters Green, housing populations of about 800 and 80, respectively. Some of the houses on Kimpton High Street date back to the 16th century, although many are 19th and early 20th century, and there are sizeable developments of houses from the 1960s and 1970s. There is a village shop and post office, a doctor’s surgery, and a thriving Primary School and Nursery, as well as a significant number of businesses operating on a small industrial estate on the edge of Kimpton, as well as a large number of people working as sole traders in the area. The village has a reputation for its strong community spirit with over 50 clubs and organisations meeting regularly and helping to support the village as a whole. Every year at the beginning of May, many of these groups set up a stall on the Recreation Ground as part of the annual local fundraiser, the May Festival – an event run over three days featuring an art exhibition, craft market, stalls, arena entertainments, six mile sponsored run, walk with clues to solve, village concert, quiz, cream teas with jazz band. Kimpton has a spacious flint-built parish church in the unusual transitional style between the Norman and Early English – the oldest bell in the tower dates from the 1300s. Internally, the Dacre Chapel has a fine Perpendicular screen, and the remains of early wall paintings in the chancel show St Christopher and the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy, depicting charitable acts toward the needy.

02/11/2026

A Tribute to Sue O’Brien
Kimpton Parish Council is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sue O’Brien, who died on Friday 30 October 2026, following complications in surgery.

Sue was a lifelong resident of Kimpton and someone who devoted so much of her life to the village and its community. Her contribution to Kimpton over many years was immense, and she will be remembered with great affection by generations of residents.

Sue served as a member of Kimpton Parish Council for an incredible 23 years. This was a remarkable commitment, reflecting her genuine love for the village and her desire to make it a better place for everyone. Throughout those years, she gave generously of her time, energy and care, always taking a keen interest in village life and the people who made up the community.

Her commitment to Kimpton extended well beyond the Parish Council. For many years, Sue helped run the Youth Club at the Dacre Rooms, providing a place for young people to come together, enjoy themselves and build friendships. She played an important role in the lives of many local youngsters and their families.

Sue was also a great supporter of the various Kimpton football clubs, taking a genuine interest in local football and the people involved. She loved seeing village life thrive and supported the activities and organisations that brought people together.

Above all, Sue was a lovely, caring and generous person. She was deeply rooted in the community she called home, and her kindness, friendship and willingness to give her time to others made her a very special part of Kimpton.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Andy, her family, friends and neighbours at this very sad time.

Sue was Kimpton through and through. She gave so much to our village and will be greatly missed by us all.

Rest in peace, Sue, and thank you for everything.
Kimpton Parish Council

24/10/2026

We’re coming up to hedge cutting season and these cars will need to be removed for the contractor.

Please can owners email [email protected] so we can let you know when the date of the hedge trimming is confirmed. Many thanks.

16/10/2026

Parkfield Parking.

The shared parking spaces at Parkfield are for active community use. Storing unroadworthy or SORN vehicles here unfairly reduces parking for residents and visitors.

10/10/2026

Please do not hang from the goalposts. It is causing significant damage and making them unsafe for everyone to use.

Can you help?
We are looking for someone to help repair the damaged goals. If you have the skills and tools to fix them, please send us a message or comment below.

09/10/2026

Please note that from Monday the Recreation Ground is only accessible on foot. This is due to groundworks taking place next to the Bowls Club for a couple of weeks.

If you require vehicle access during this time please contact Carina Helmn [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

21/08/2026

Kimpton Rovers Community Football Club is pleased to confirm that the club will be joining the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League from the 2026/27 season. The league has a strong history within Hertfordshire football and remains one of the county’s established Sunday competitions, bringing together a large network of clubs, players and volunteers from across the region. Joining the league gives us the right environment to compete, develop and continue growing across the county.

As a club, we are still laying the foundations. That means building the right standards and culture, while making decisions that support not only what we want to be today, but also where we want to be in the future. Joining the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League gives us a stronger platform to develop both on and off the pitch, and we’re looking forward to the challenge ahead.

Pre-season has also been a positive one, with 5 wins from 7 matches, alongside the fantastic support we’ve been receiving at the Recreation Ground on Sunday mornings. We appreciate all the increasing numbers of spectators coming to cheer us on!

Kimpton kickoff is on Sunday 6th of Sept (10am kick off) so the more the merrier for this important first fixture of the season!

Finally, a big thank you as well to our sponsors, Meyer Office Solutions, a company run by Julien Halftermeyer, a Kimpton resident, Kimpton May Festival for their continued support of our Veo video equipment, The Boot PH for their post-match and training hospitality and The Homestead, who are open during our home matches serving delicious coffee and cakes.

How is Hertfordshire Police Service Performing and Delivering for us?
Chief Constable, Andy Prophet, will be answering questions from the Police and Commissioner at a meeting that can be watched live via a Microsoft Teams webinar.
Date: 25th August 2026
Time: 10.30am
Link: https://tinyurl.com/538v64c6
This month, the following items will be raised:
• Crime Survey for England & Wales 2025/26 and National Police Performance System
• Sentencing Act and early release
• Home Office funding for security of Jewish communities
• Rural Crime
• Vehicle Theft
A recording will be published on the www.herts-pcc.gov.uk website shortly after.

Kimpton Autumn Show
Saturday 5th September, Kimpton Memorial Hall at 2pm
Free schedules can be picked up at locations across Kimpton including the Parish Church, Dacre Rooms, Budgens detailing classes for fruit, vegetables, flowers, preserves, crafts, art and photography. There are various classes for children of different age groups and a free scarecrow competition. Entries need to be submitted by Thursday 3rd September.

Community Events coming up
Tea, Toys and Tots in Dacre Rooms; 9.30 – 11.30am Term time
Friday Coffee Morning at Dacre Rooms; 9.30 – 12.00 noon
Kimpton Autumn Show: Saturday 5th September, Kimpton Memorial Hall 2pm

Dacre Rooms

22/06/2026

Statement from KPC
You may have seen in the local news that the planning submission for developments at Kimpton Grange has now been approved. There have been numerous statements made around the eco-credentials of the plans, various suggestions of monies and land being gifted and many other sweeteners. One such example is the headline that KPC will be receiving a sum of £100,000, all be it with a large number of substantial and expensive liabilities attached, something we will need to consider very carefully before any action is taken.

This is a complex, long-term development and the decision includes many items that need a great deal of further consideration and review. Rest assured that the Parish Council will be engaging with North Herts District Council and the developers in due course and will continue to represent the best interests of the community at all times.

We will keep everyone updated as matters progress over the coming months and years.

17/06/2026

If you would like to hear first-hand about the circumstances surrounding the works on the Kimpton to Codicote Road and have your questions answered, the site supervisor will be attending the Dacre Rooms coffee morning from 10am this Friday.

The highway works are being undertaken at the local wastewater treatment facility, which provides a vital service to the community by treating sewage from the village. As part of the project, a new water main is being installed to provide a fresh water supply to the site for operational and cleaning purposes, as the facility currently does not have this provision. These improvements are considered necessary to support the continued operation of the treatment works and to ensure compliance with current environmental and regulatory requirements.

Please could residents not move or interfere with any fencing, barriers or traffic management equipment around the site. Excavations are now underway and these measures have been installed to protect the public. Unauthorised access could result in injury or damage to vehicles or property, and we want to ensure everyone remains safe while the works are ongoing.

16/06/2026

UPDATE: Kimpton to Codicote Road Closure
An update following today’s visit to the site — the road is now fully blocked with materials and equipment, and excavation works have commenced. It is not possible to drive along the road.

The site supervisor has confirmed that the works are expected to take approximately 5 weeks to complete. We have also been advised that additional workforce has been brought onto site to help ensure this timescale is achieved.

I appreciate this closure is causing considerable disruption for residents, local businesses, and visitors, and many people were understandably surprised by the lack of prior communication.

I will continue to seek updates and encourage engagement with the community so residents are kept informed as the works progress.

Please continue to allow extra time for journeys and use alternative routes where possible.

08/06/2026

Watch found at the Recreation Ground
Please email [email protected] if you have left your watch at the Recreation Ground and we can reunite with the owner.

Address

Luton
SG48RD

Website

http://www.kimptonpc.org.uk/

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