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Statement from Council Leader, Cllr Tony Kingsbury, on the latest announcement from GLL and Gosling Sports Social Enterprise which confirmed that, following successful discussions, they have reached an agreement guaranteeing the operation of Gosling's Sports Hall and squash courts for up to five years.

The council is stepping up its action to crackdown on unscrupulous landlords who operate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) without a licence.

Residents affected by domestic abuse can now access a greater range of advice, information and support at weekly Sunflower drop-in sessions.

People in Welwyn Hatfield who are Deaf or hard of hearing can now access council services in British Sign Language (BSL).

Conservative group leader, Cllr Tony Kingsbury, is preparing to lead a minority administration in Welwyn Hatfield for the next municipal year (2019/20).

Budding dancers in Welwyn Hatfield are invited to attend open auditions for this year's pantomime at Campus West.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has awarded its new waste collection and grounds maintenance contracts to Urbaser Limited and Continental Landscapes Ltd (CLL) respectively.

Welwyn Roman Baths has received a £9,600 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to fund a new community archaeology project that will help discover more about Roman life in Welwyn Hatfield.

Back by popular demand, the great compost giveaway will return to Stanborough Park on Saturday 11 May.

The results of the local borough council elections on Thursday 2 May.

To celebrate the traditional craft of milling, Mill Green Mill and Museum will once again open their doors to the public as part of National Open Mills Weekend.

This Girl Can is back from 17 to 23 June 2019, and the call is out for local sports clubs and societies to sign up and be part of it!

Statement from Rob Bridge, Chief Executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, on the announcement from Debenhams.

A letting agent that owns and manages two properties in Hatfield has been ordered to pay over £50,000 after pleading guilty to 18 offences relating to two houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

A planning application for a new adventure and splash play area at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City has been submitted.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has received a £21k funding boost to work with the local community to clean-up the borough's high streets.

Eight small local businesses have received a cash boost, thanks to the council's Small Grants Scheme.

A path closure will be in place for two weeks whilst the council fells decayed trees along Lyles Lane in Welwyn Garden City.

The dates for this year's egg-citing Easter activities have been revealed!

An event to help educate and inform residents on how to respect the environment and live more sustainably is being held in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 12 April.

The annual Domestic Abuse Conference, representing the Welwyn Hatfield, Hertsmere and St Albans Domestic Abuse Forums, took place at Campus West earlier today (28 March).

Residents are invited to come and view updated plans for the £45m regeneration of High View neighbourhood centre in Hatfield.

Humphrey's Café at Campus West and Mill Green Museum's café are the first food businesses in the borough to receive certificates as part of a pioneering new scheme to promote healthier food choices.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has been told that it is a "partner of choice", "in a strong financial position", with "ambitious plans" for the future and "a committed workforce".

Residents are being encouraged to help clean up streets and open spaces in Welwyn Hatfield as part of this year's Great British Spring Clean.

The late Leader of the Council, Councillor Mandy Perkins, has received national recognition for her work in planning.

The Deputy Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Roger Trigg, today raised the Commonwealth flag at the council's offices in Welwyn Garden City to mark Commonwealth Day 2019.

Residents in Welwyn Hatfield can now receive free air quality alerts straight to their mobiles, thanks to a new notification service.

The first Welwyn Hatfield public health and wellbeing summit was held at the Fielder Centre, Hatfield, recently.

A company that owns and manages two properties in Hatfield has been ordered to pay nearly £50,000, after pleading guilty to 13 offences relating to a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Early designs for the new £2.2m Splashlands facility have been unveiled, with the plans receiving a warm reception from many local visitors.

News stories from in and around Welwyn Hatfield in April 2019.

News stories from in and around Welwyn Hatfield in March 2019.

News stories from in and around Welwyn Hatfield in February 2019

News stories from in and around Welwyn Hatfield in December 2018.