Welcome to the Hertfordshire Association of Parish

                 & Town Councils (HAPTC) web site

Hertfordshire lies just to the north of London and borders Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex and is one of the six counties of the East of England Region.

The population, of just over 1 million, lives in a variety of settlements, including market towns, garden cities, new towns, large urban areas and rural villages. Its vibrant local communities are Hertfordshire’s biggest asset. Within the county, there are over 10,000 community and voluntary groups which make an important contribution to the quality of life culturally, socially and economically to all who live in the County.

Grand Union Canal                         Rural Hertfordshire

Parish and Town Councils form the first tier of local government and have the powers to provide many services and facilities. In addition they represent grass roots views and influence the decisions made by others on the way our communities are shaped and developed.

Established for over 60 years HAPTC exists to protect and promote the interests of our member Parish & Town Councils, and Parish Meetings within Hertfordshire.

If you require further information that is not contained on this website, please contact us.