November 2020

News from around Welwyn Hatfield in November 2020

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Work starts on King George V skate park refurbishment
Work has started on revamping the popular skate park at King George V Playing Fields in Welwyn Garden City.
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Council wins at Court of Appeal
Welwyn Hatfield Borough council successfully defended a strike out of a county court appeal, brought by solicitors Duncan Lewis to challenge a homelessness review decision.
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WHBC's Youth Council hosts virtual Question Time
The Community Partnerships team at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has enabled its Youth Council to host a ground-breaking virtual 'Question Time' akin to the BBC's flagship political debating television programme.
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Planning committee recommends way forward for Local Plan
The council's planning committee will recommend proposals that would see 13,277 new homes delivered through the Local Plan until 2036.
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Keep Safe this Bonfire Night
Celebrating Bonfire Night may be a little different this year, so we have some important advice for you if you are planning on using fireworks at home.
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Mayor presents cheque for £9,000 to Potential Kids charity
Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Roger Trigg and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Peter Hebden, have presented Welwyn Hatfield charity Potential Kids, with a cheque for £9,000.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council supports new joint committee for good growth
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is the latest of 11 councils on the Hertfordshire Growth Board to officially announce its support for the new statutory joint committee.
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Permanent Article 4 Direction approved for land by Digswell Viaduct
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has approved the issuing of a permanent Article 4 Direction which will remove permitted development rights on land at Digswell Park Road by the Digswell Viaduct.
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Driver prosecuted for burnouts in Welwyn Garden City car park
A man has been cautioned after doing burnouts in his car, causing thousands of pounds of damage to Hunters Bridge car park, Welwyn Garden City.
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This year's Remembrance Sunday moves online
The council is encouraging the local community to come together and pay their respects from home this year, as Remembrance Sunday in Welwyn Hatfield is commemorated online.