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
Local Conservatives lead initiative to ban single use plastics 15th July 2019 Mary Maynard, Leader of the Conservative Group at the District Council has successfully proposed a motion to limit the use of single use plastics in and... Local News
Local Conservatives Take Action on Climate Change at St Albans District Council 15th July 2019 The Climate Emergency petition brought to the Council by Sustainable St Albans and Extinction Rebellion was warmly welcomed by all members of the Council and... Local News
Cllr Barnard on Luton Airport 31st May 2019 LUTON AIRPORT…..AGAIN! My response to the pre-application scoping notification to the Secretary of State by London Luton Airport. (A technical researched... Local News
Update from David Barnard & Faye Frost 13th May 2019 Councillors’ Annual Reports 2019 Once again, this has been a busy and diverse year at each Council level. There have been, and remains, many issues which... Local News
Councillors' Comments 10th May 2019 The District Council elections are complete, boxes emptied, and votes counted, and, as anticipated, there was a “protest vote” against the political shenanigans... Local News
New Year Update from Cllrs David Barnard and Faye Frost 17th January 2019 We hope that you had a happy and healthy Christmas break, and have re-charged your batteries for a Happy and Healthy New Year! Many things are on the horizon... Local News
Wheathampstead Branch Host Johnny Mercer MP 8th December 2018 Wheathampstead Branch were joined by Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View, for their annual Christmas Supper at Mid Herts Golf Club. More than 60 guests... Local News
Local Conservatives host event for new members in Harpenden 6th December 2018 Following on from a successful new members drinks event in Hitchin in November, the local association hosted a similar event in Harpenden. More than a dozen new... Local News
Bim Wins Conservative Newcomer MP of the Year Award 6th December 2018 Our local MP, Bim Afolami, was named Conservative Newcomer MP of the Year by the Patchwork Foundation. On receiving the award, Bim said, "I am so delighted to... Westminster News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News