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Keep up to date with what's going on in Welwyn Hatfield!

Last chance to have your say on borough's Local Plan

The council has launched a consultation seeking views on sites for around 2,000 homes to be added to the 12,000 in the submitted Local Plan.

Welwyn Garden's Christmas Panto Nominated for National Award

Move over the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes and the Oscars, it's time to roll out the red carpet for last year's Campus West production of Snow White.

A Nappy Ending That Doesn't Cost the Earth

A local mums' group is encouraging Welwyn and Hatfield parents to give reusable nappies a go to help reduce waste and save money. 1

FEE-FI-FO-FUN Campus West panto tickets now on sale!

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Campus West pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk, and its adult-only spin-off, Jack - Stalk Dirty to Me!

Our new healthy eating champions!

More and more local businesses are signing up to the council's Eat Out, Eat Well scheme.

Mill Green Celebrates 100 Years of Welwyn Garden City

A new exhibition, Welwyn Garden City: By Wisdom and Design, opens at Mill Green Museum on Sunday 16 February and runs until Sunday 24 January 2021.

Events to update on Town Centre North progress

Welwyn Garden City residents and businesses are invited to drop-in events to hear more about the council's plans for the redevelopment of Town Centre North.

Fun and Games to Keep the Kids Entertained at Half Term

From yummy cooking and arts and crafts to skating and slime making, there's lots going on in Welwyn Hatfield this half term to keep the kids entertained.

Planning application for 90 new homes approved

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) yesterday voted to approve the planning application to build 90 new sheltered housing apartments on an existing site in Hatfield.

Fresh look for Hatfield's Jim McDonald Centre in 30th year

The Jim McDonald Centre has a fresh new look for its 30th anniversary and is now called 'The Hive' @ the Jim McDonald Centre.

Planning approval for new town centre multi-storey

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) voted last night (Thursday, 6 February) to approve plans for a new town centre multi-storey car park in Hatfield.

Protecting children from youth violence, gangs and knife crime

Two awareness evenings providing advice and support for parents and guardians on protecting children from youth violence, gangs and knife crime, are being held in Hatfield on February 25th.

Council secures £128,000 funding to help the homeless

More rough sleepers in Welwyn Hatfield will be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to funding secured by the council.

Budget approved at Full Council

The council's budget for the financial year ahead was approved at Full Council on Monday (3 February).

Council to consult on plan to protect borough's green belt

Cabinet last night (Thursday 30 January) agreed to consult on proposals removing all sites from the Local Plan that could cause high harm to the green belt.

Releasing doves on Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Community 'Stands together' for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Two special events took place on Monday 27 January for the community to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

An artists impression of the High View redevelopment

£45m High View regeneration approved

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) yesterday voted to approve the £45m regeneration of High View neighbourhood centre in Hatfield.

Last chance to have your say on borough's Local Plan

The council has launched a consultation seeking views on sites for around 2,000 homes to be added to the 12,000 in the submitted Local Plan.

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Welwyn Garden's Christmas Panto Nominated for National Award

Move over the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes and the Oscars, it's time to roll out the red carpet for last year's Campus West production of Snow White.

See more
A Nappy Ending That Doesn't Cost the Earth

A local mums' group is encouraging Welwyn and Hatfield parents to give reusable nappies a go to help reduce waste and save money. 1

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FEE-FI-FO-FUN Campus West panto tickets now on sale!

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Campus West pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk, and its adult-only spin-off, Jack - Stalk Dirty to Me!

See more
Our new healthy eating champions!

More and more local businesses are signing up to the council's Eat Out, Eat Well scheme.

See more
Mill Green Celebrates 100 Years of Welwyn Garden City

A new exhibition, Welwyn Garden City: By Wisdom and Design, opens at Mill Green Museum on Sunday 16 February and runs until Sunday 24 January 2021.

See more
Events to update on Town Centre North progress

Welwyn Garden City residents and businesses are invited to drop-in events to hear more about the council's plans for the redevelopment of Town Centre North.

See more
Fun and Games to Keep the Kids Entertained at Half Term

From yummy cooking and arts and crafts to skating and slime making, there's lots going on in Welwyn Hatfield this half term to keep the kids entertained.

See more
Planning application for 90 new homes approved

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) yesterday voted to approve the planning application to build 90 new sheltered housing apartments on an existing site in Hatfield.

See more
Fresh look for Hatfield's Jim McDonald Centre in 30th year

The Jim McDonald Centre has a fresh new look for its 30th anniversary and is now called 'The Hive' @ the Jim McDonald Centre.

See more
Planning approval for new town centre multi-storey

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) voted last night (Thursday, 6 February) to approve plans for a new town centre multi-storey car park in Hatfield.

See more
Protecting children from youth violence, gangs and knife crime

Two awareness evenings providing advice and support for parents and guardians on protecting children from youth violence, gangs and knife crime, are being held in Hatfield on February 25th.

See more
Council secures £128,000 funding to help the homeless

More rough sleepers in Welwyn Hatfield will be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to funding secured by the council.

See more
Budget approved at Full Council

The council's budget for the financial year ahead was approved at Full Council on Monday (3 February).

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Council to consult on plan to protect borough's green belt

Cabinet last night (Thursday 30 January) agreed to consult on proposals removing all sites from the Local Plan that could cause high harm to the green belt.

See more
Community 'Stands together' for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Two special events took place on Monday 27 January for the community to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

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£45m High View regeneration approved

The council's Development Management Committee (DMC) yesterday voted to approve the £45m regeneration of High View neighbourhood centre in Hatfield.

See more

Your Borough

Leaving the EU

Advice and guidance for residents and businesss on the UK's exit from the EU, including how to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.

Allotments

We manage 26 allotment gardens in Welwyn Garden City, 18 sites in Hatfield and 1 in Welwyn Village.

Environment

Find out about recycling, composting and other environmental schemes in your borough.

Eat Out Eat Well

The Eat Out Eat Well scheme rewards restaurants, takeaways and other food businesses and makes it easier for customers to make healthy choices.

Major projects

The council is undertaking a range of major projects in and around Welwyn Hatfield.

Regeneration

'Our Economy' is one of the council's five priorities - at the heart of this is the regeneration of our town centres and other sites.
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Local Plan

The Local Plan is probably the most important document to be produced for the borough in a generation.
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Affordable Housing Programme

Over 300 new homes have been delivered to date, as part of the affordable housing programme.
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Splashlands

A new purpose-built leisure facility in the north side of Stanborough Park.
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