HSBC “100% in favour” of joining Harpenden Banking Hub following meeting with local MP Thursday, 12 January, 2023 Harpenden’s Member of Parliament Bim Afolami has told constituents that HSBC are committed to joining his proposed Harpenden Banking Hub, following a recent meeting with the company’s Chief Executive. Local News
County Council launches Sustainable Hertfordshire Website 16th October 2020 Hertfordshire County Council have launched a new platform bringing together all of the information on their sustainability agenda in one place. You can check... Local News
Report from Sandridge Ward 14th October 2020 Earlier in the pandemic I was in touch with local groups, including the church and the Parish Council but it would seem that most people who needed assistance... Local News
Harpenden Town Council Launches Youth Engagement Survey 10th October 2020 Harpenden Town Council have launched a survey seeking the views of people aged 13-19 in the town on how they can improve the ways in which they engage with... Local News
A Victory for Common Sense - Keeping Control of Our Future 8th October 2020 A majority of the Conservative and Labour Councillors have voted to reject a motion brought by Liberal Democrats this evening. The defeated motion has already... Local News
Wheathampstead Responds to COVID-19 5th October 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought together all levels of government and the local community to support local people. Central government has put in a huge number... Local News
More Cycle Paths for Wheathampstead Residents 5th October 2020 A dedicated cycle and footpath along the edge of Nomansland Common is soon to become a reality. Your local Conservative councillors have been advocating for... Local News
Deputy Mayor raises money for good causes 5th October 2020 Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sandra Wood, raised £114 in this year’s St Albans Half Marathon: a ‘virtual’ half marathon in place of the usual one, which was... Local News
Now Open – main building of Katherine Warington School 4th October 2020 County Councillor Annie Brewster and District Councillors Gill Clark & Sandra Wood were joined by parish councillors to be shown around the Katherine Warington... Local News
New Grass Cutting Contract in Wheathampstead 4th October 2020 Your District Council has now taken over, from the County Council, the management of the grass cutting. John O’Conner remains the contractor and not only are... Local News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News