One Welwyn Hatfield

In line with the new government rules, people will have to wear a face covering when they are using any form of public transport, or when they are going to hospital for an appointment or to visit somebody.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's 38 play areas will reopen for children to enjoy as lockdown restrictions continue to ease this weekend.

Congratulations to the two talented winners of the Youth Council's art competition which was on the theme of 'Welwyn Hatfield and the Environment'.

Parking enforcement in residential areas is to be reintroduced to manage the impact of increasing traffic on our roads following the easing of lockdown and lower- than-usual use of public transport.

This is the fourteenth year that Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, this year in partnership with the Mears Group, has hosted its Civic Awards. We are also very pleased to have a Young Person Award sponsored by the University of Hertfordshire for anyone under the age of 21.

The Council has served an immediate Article 4 Direction at Digswell Park Road following the sale/purchase of these land parcels as sub-divided plots.

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised outside of the Welwyn Hatfield council offices on Monday 22 June to show support and gratitude to members of the armed forces community.

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has taken the unprecedented decision to cancel and reschedule this year's pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk and its adults-only version, JACK! Stalk Dirty to Me.

More small businesses in Welwyn Hatfield impacted by COVID-19, will now be eligible to receive financial support, as funding remains available under the discretionary grant scheme.

Preparation works are set to begin next week for the £45m regeneration of High View neighbourhood centre in Hatfield.

Hatfield General Market is to reopen on 27 June, strictly following government guidelines to ensure everyone can shop safely.

Hatfield town centre is very much open for business again after non-essential shops were allowed to resume trading on 15 June provided they followed government safety guidelines, giving customers a safe welcome back.

Hertfordshire residents now have more ways to get themselves tested for the coronavirus COVID-19. A new drive-through site in Welwyn Garden City is able to test at least an additional 600 people a day in the county and mail-order test supplies are keeping up with public demand.

Hertfordshire's Better Business for All partnership has released a suite of resources to support businesses to re-open and trade safely as the COVID-19 lockdown eases.

The BIG Summer campaign will be going ahead in Welwyn Hatfield, with special precautions in place for everyone's safety during these unprecedented times.

Local residents are being asked to donate objects and stories of their lives during COVID-19 to the Welwyn Hatfield Museums Service to be recorded in the community's history.

In light of protests by the Black Lives Matter movement and with further protests planned across the county, all eleven leaders of the district, borough and county councils in Hertfordshire, plus the police and crime commissioner, have today issued a statement.

Councils across Hertfordshire are helping residents to support local businesses in a safe way when non-essential shops reopen on Monday (15 June).

Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Roger Trigg, laid a wreath in WGC to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day.

This Girl Can - the popular campaign to encourage women and girls to get active - returns to Welwyn Hatfield for a fifth year from 15 to 21 June.

Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council is encouraging local young people to show their creative side for the chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher.

As Oak Processionary Moth season begins, the Forestry Commission reminds people to be aware of the pest and report sightings.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will begin charging in car parks and enforcing town centre restrictions again from Monday, 15 June.

Community and voluntary organisations that have been financially impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for a Welwyn Hatfield community grant of up to £2,000.

Small businesses in Welwyn Hatfield impacted by COVID-19, that are not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund, may be eligible for financial support from a new discretionary business grant.

We're joining forces with the police to find out your views on anti-social behaviour.

The government is now advising the public to wear a face covering in some circumstances, such as enclosed spaces where social distancing may not always possible.

'Keep up social distancing and enjoy half term at home', appeals Hertfordshire's Local Resilience Forum (LRF) ahead of this Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and next week's school half term holiday.

Businesses planning to reopen in the coming weeks, following the easing of lockdown, are being urged to follow important guidance to prevent the spread of Legionnaires disease, a deadly disease which develops in water systems, causing serious illness and can also result in death.

The car park, on the north side of Stanborough Park, will open from 3pm tomorrow (Friday 22 May).

Grass cutting has been delayed at seven sites across Welwyn Hatfield as part of a trial to encourage wildflowers to grow and attract pollinating insects.

Join in, get fit, have fun and raise money for an amazing local charity. That's the challenge being set by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and local gym, Energie Fitness.

In light of the changes recently announced by government allowing people to travel to outdoor spaces, our partners GLL will reopen the car park on the south side of Stanborough Park from tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 May).

Wreaths were laid at the war memorials in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City on VE Day (8 May 2020) to honour the service and sacrifice of those 75 years ago. It was also a time to reflect on the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on so many lives in communities across the world.

A report setting out the borough council's response to the coronavirus outbreak was approved at Full Council last night (Wednesday, 6 May).

Work will start next month on the building of a 420 space multi-storey car park in Hatfield, marking another major milestone in the regeneration of the town centre.

Chief Executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, Rob Bridge, has been appointed as a Director on the board of Welwyn Garden City Business Improvement District (WGC BID).

During these challenging times we wanted to show our appreciation of the dedication and bravery of the everyday heroes in the NHS who are at the forefront of the response to the coronavirus.

The council's £45m regeneration of High View neighbourhood centre in Hatfield has been shortlisted for a Planning Award in the Regeneration category.

Plans to build affordable homes on two former garage sites in Welwyn Garden City have been approved by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's development and management committee.

The £20 million redevelopment of One Town Centre in Hatfield was approved by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's development management committee (DMC) on Thursday.

Brown bin collections, for garden and food waste, will start again from Wednesday, 6 May.

Our housing repairs contractor, Mears, is donating its monthly £1,000 community fund to three local foodbanks during the current coronavirus crisis.

The council is urging businesses who have checked and think they may be eligible for a business grant and don't currently pay their business rates by direct debit, to apply online today.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has issued up-to-date guidance for private tenants on what they should expect from their landlord or managing agent during the current coronavirus outbreak.

Top tips on how you can support your neighbours, which we hope you'll find helpful.

Hertfordshire residents and businesses have risen to the huge challenge of tackling the coronavirus COVID-19, with many thousands of volunteers going out of their way to support their friends, neighbours, health and social care staff and public servants.

The council is urging anyone who is vulnerable and struggling to reach out for help.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council are urging people not to light bonfires during the coronavirus lockdown.

This probably isn't the Easter weekend you had in mind, but here we are, so let's just make the best of it. There's loads of great ideas out there to keep the kids entertained at home and keep everyone safe. Here's a few of our favourites.

I want to say a big thank you to everyone right across the borough. Throughout our communities, our staunch spirit and determination to help is being shown by people of all ages.

From dog walking and managing pet businesses, to being prepared if you need to go into hospital, the RSPCA has produced advice for pet owners and pet businesses during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Restrictions lifted in car parks and resident permit areas.

Vegetation clearance currently is taking place between Junctions 6 and 8 on the A1(M).

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, our waste collection services are currently operating with a reduced number of staff.

Due to coronavirus, White Lion House, Hatfield, will be closed to the public until further notice.

First of all I want to say thank you to all of our front line workers, especially those in the health service, for their response to this unprecedented crisis.

We understand this is a very worrying and difficult time for many of you.

The waste and recycling road shows, organised by our new waste and recycling collection partner, Urbaser, have been cancelled.

A building gutted by fire in south Hatfield has been brought back to life as the new Hilltop Community Centre.

The Tree Council has announced a conference in Welwyn Garden City to mark the UK's first ever Plant Health Week. The announcement coincides with the borough of Welwyn Hatfield being awarded 'Tree City of the World' status by the United Nations.

Eager quizzers were put to the test, raising around £1,500 for Hatfield-based Potential Kids at the Mayor's Charity Quiz Night at Campus West.

Splashlands, the new wet and dry adventure and play facility in Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, is on track to open this summer.