Proposals to improve Harpenden - Vote Now!

The Town Council asked local residents, community groups and businesses to put forward proposals to improve Harpenden; they received 115 projects which have been shortlisted to 37.  The projects are varied ranging from play equipment for children to support for senior citizens; some are for specific groups of people, whereas others would benefit the wider community – it really is an extensive list which is very hard to whittle down; they are all worthy of supporting.  The final decision of how the money is to be spent is in the hands’ of the local community; each household can vote for 4 projects, prioritising them from 1st – 4th position.  The most popular initiatives, up to the value of £26,000, will be awarded the funding- make sure your voice is heard and register your vote by 5pm on Monday April 11th.

The projects are:

1.    Play equipment at Roundwood Park

2.    Toddlers’ play area at Porters Hill Park

3.    Westfield recreational area

4.    Rothamstead Park play area

5.    Outdoor fitness equipment for all

6.    Rothamstead Park entrance gateway

7.    Hanging out (youth shelter for 12-16 year olds)

8.    Cycle access to Nickey Line

9.    Park Hill Nickey Line steps

10.    Preservation of Batford Springs Nature Reserve

11.    Harpenden Christmas Lights

12.    Expansion of Batford Christmas Lights

13.    Enhancement of Harpenden Public Halls

14.    Harpenden Public Clocks

15.    The Great Escape (repainting of the Station Road pedestrian tunnel)

16.    Community use of Quaker Meeting House

17.    AEDS (defibrillator) in Harpenden Town Centre

18.    Improving Southdown

19.    Building a better Batford (hanging baskets etc)

20.    Batford carnival

21.    Harpenden Seniors Forum

22.    Club nights for teenagers

23.    Cinema returns to Harpenden!

24.    Re-birth of the 2nd Harpenden Scout Group in Harpenden

25.    Life Skills Programme

26.    Community Meeting Point (CMP- a mental health charity) computer and photographic club

27.    Formation of an astronomical society in Harpenden

28.    Community Group for the blind and partially sighted

29.    Net facilities for Harpenden Cricket Club

30.    Pavilion improvements (Harpenden Colts Football Club)

31.    Replacement of Goalposts (Harpenden Colts Football Club)

32.    Harpenden community arts centre

33.    One stop hub for families with disabled children

34.    St.Albans Business against crime radios

35.    Thompson Close rejuvenation

36.    Keep it local keyrings

37.    Drive slowly signs in Alzey Gardens

To find out more about each of the projects and place your vote visit the Harpenden Town Council website and click on the ‘Voice Your Choice Time to Vote’ link (information can also be found in the March issue of Forum -the Harpenden Town Council’s Quarterly Newsletter.  If you haven’t received a copy pop into the Town Hall or Harpenden Library and pick one up.)