Harpenden is a bustling, thriving commuter Town comprising the Town Centre and smaller shopping centres at Batford, Kinsbourne Green and Southdown. Harpenden’s most significant asset and its key feature is the Common which is 96.32 hectares. This includes Hatching Green, Kinsbourne Green, Bowers Parade Sensory Garden, Southdown Green and Southdown Ponds. In addition to the common, the Town Council has 15 allotment sites, several play areas and a car park. We also support local community groups with grants. The Town Council was created in 1974 following local government re-organisation. Harpenden is the largest parish in the St Albans District with a population of approximately 30,000. There are sixteen Town Councillors, representing four Wards - North, South, East and West, who are elected to serve a four-year term.