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

New Mayor chooses his charity for the municipal year

New Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Cllr Peter Hebden, has chosen his charity for the year - Welwyn-based mental health charity JOCA.

Council holds consultation to limit extra storeys on existing flats in Hatfield

The council is proposing to introduce an Article 4 Direction in Hatfield to remove the permitted development rights that allow developers to build up to two additional storeys on existing blocks of flats.

A BIG Summer heads to Welwyn Hatfield

There's plenty to look forward to as Welwyn Hatfield welcomes another BIG Summer of fun between 2 and 22 August.

Town centre gift card returns

A partnership between Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the WGC Business Improvement District (BID) to encourage people to discover the town's shopping and leisure facilities and help bring much needed revenue to local traders has returned.

Roll Up, Roll Up for weekend fun and more this summer!

Welwyn Hatfield residents can look forward to sensational circus acts and world food that have been added to upcoming weekends as part of a busy summer of fun including both the WelHat Sports Healthy Hub Festival and BIG Summer 2021!

Statement re council housing compliance

Statement from Cllr Fiona Thomson on the council's breach of the Home Standard.

Applications open for new Covid-19 Relief Community Grant

Local charities and voluntary groups which have supported the community during the Covid-19 could benefit from a new grant aimed at easing the financial impact of the pandemic on these organisations.

Culture makes a comeback in Welwyn Hatfield

The doors to Campus West, Mill Green Museum, Welwyn Roman Baths and The Hive will soon reopen fully.

Lighting the way to a more sustainable future

New grants of up to £5,000 are now available to help Welwyn Hatfield businesses fund the costs of energy saving measures.

Council set to appoint interim Chief Executive to permanent role

The new Chief Executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) will be Ka Ng, subject to the formal agreement of Full Council on 14 July.

Public Spaces Protection Order in Hatfield set to be extended

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's Cabinet is set to approve on Tuesday (13 July) that the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering parts of Hatfield and the town centre continues for the next three years.

Friendship House set to stay as community centre while options considered

Cabinet is set to recommend on Tuesday (13 July) that Friendship House in Hatfield continues to be for community or charitable use for at least three years, subject to discussions with the current tenant, while an evaluation is made on how best to maintain the community facility longer term.