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Parish Councillor elections

This year we have an uncontested election for Parish Councillors. This means that the twelve candidates who stood for election will automatically be elected on Thursday 2 May. This will include the current nine councillors, with the three new councillors commencing their roles on 7 May.

The theme for Village Day 2019 has been decided!

Sunday 14 July 2019

The theme for this year is ‘Music Through the Ages’! We are looking forward to seeing lots of you dressed up Elvis, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Freddie Mercury – better still, surprise us and come as someone we least expect!

Harpenden Road/Wheathampstead Road – closure from 8 April

Please be advised telecommunication installation works at Harpenden Road/Wheathampstead Road, Wheathampstead is programmed to take place on Monday 8 April (weather permitting).

To facilitate these works a road closure will be in place from 9.30 am- 4pm Monday – Friday,  8am – 5pm Saturday and 10am – 4pm Sundays.

This is currently programmed to be completed between:

Harpenden Road (junction of Brewhouse Hill to the junction with Wheathampstead Road): 8 April – 3 May

Wheathampstead Road (junction of Harpenden Road to the junction of Piggotshill Lane): 29 April – 24 May

Further information on these works can be found via the permit at: www.roadworks.org/?113151207 and www.roadworks.org/?113151208. You can also call 0161 907 1234.

Welcome to our new website!

We are pleased to unveil our new website, which we hope will be a great source of local information to both residents and visitors to the parish.

Our new-look website include details of local groups and organisations, various events around the parish, local news, details of road closures, information about open spaces, booking info for The Memorial Hall and so much more!

If you have a community based group/organisation that you wish to be included on our website, email info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk.

Please bear with us whilst we ensure that all relevant documentation (such as minutes and agendas) is made available.

Annual Parish Meeting 2019

The Annual Parish Meeting, which was held on Wednesday 20 March, gave our Councillors a great opportunity to share what they have been doing over the past four years.

Attendees heard about projects such as maintaining open spaces, upgrades to the sports facilities, the Neighbourhood Plan and plans for the future of The Memorial Hall, to name but a few.

Jane Parker, Principal Wastes Contract Officer from St Albans District Council, gave a presentation regarding food waste and provided an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Attendees were also given an opportunity to read the Neighbourhood Plan in detail and have their say, as well as view a snapshot of the WW1 Exhibition created by the History Society.

Save the date!

Village Weekend is taking place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July this year.

Once again, Wheathampstead’s Got Talent will kick off the weekend, followed by the ever popular Picnic on the Meads. Village Day will conclude the weekend with something to suit everyone!

The defibrillator is back!



The defibrillator is now back in place at The Memorial Hall, having been taken to St Helen’s Church when someone fell ill during a service. 

The ambulance service has confirmed that it is not obligatory for the defibrillator to be given to the paramedics, unless they specifically request to take it or if it has nowhere safe to be stored.



This life-saving equipment is for public use, however, please notify Wheathampstead Parish Council if you remove it via email at info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk or call 01582 832541. If you are unable to get the defibrillator back into its wall box securely, please keep hold of it until the first opportunity to return it. We will then check the battery and replace the pads as required.