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Harpenden Public halls has been sold.

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Harpenden Public Halls, a once-popular entertainment venue, is set to be sold following several years of inactivity. Council leader Paul de Kort talked to us about the sale.

While the halls played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a vaccination center for Harpenden and nearby villages, they have remained unused since the vaccination program concluded.

Councillor Paul de Kort explained that the decision to sell the halls was aligned with long-standing plans connected to the development of the Eric Morecambe Centre. This modern cultural facility, located within the refurbished Harpenden Leisure Centre in Rothamsted Park, was designed to replace the functions of the public halls, offering improved amenities and a contemporary venue for events and performances.

The sale of the public halls will provide the District Council with “Capital Receipts,” funds generated through the sale of council-owned assets, which can be reinvested in local projects and services. The decision to sell the property followed a competitive tender process that attracted a range of interest.

The chosen buyer is Christ Church, a local congregation currently based nearby on Vaughan Road, just a short distance from the public halls. The church plans to repurpose the venue as a place of worship, breathing new life into the building while ensuring it remains a valuable community asset.

This transition marks the next chapter for Harpenden Public Halls, reflecting a broader strategy to modernize facilities and maximize the use of public assets. While the halls are no longer part of the town’s entertainment landscape, their repurposing ensures the site will continue to serve the local community in a meaningful way.

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