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

£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.

Holocaust Memorial Day event in WGC

The annual ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on The Campus in Welwyn Garden City on Monday 27 January.

New sites put forward to meet local housing need

Councillors will be asked to consider sites in the borough for nearly 4,000 additional new homes at a series of meetings in the coming weeks.

Boost for future of sports facilities in borough

A new sports facilities strategy for Welwyn Hatfield is published today, unlocking the potential for investment in new facilities and funding for local clubs.

Kings announced as Hatfield's best dressed

Kings Estate Agents has been officially crowned the 'best dressed Christmas window display' in Hatfield.

Climate change funding set for boost in council budget

A 100k boost to fight climate change is one of the measures being put forward in the council's draft budget for 2020/21.

Cabinet set to approve Peartree conservation

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's Cabinet are set to approve designating Peartree as a conservation area, at a meeting on Monday 6 January.

It's seven times lucky for the council in 2019!

The council is celebrating reaching seven national awards finals in 2019 for its work in the borough.

HOP in - Hertfordshire-wide skills portal launches online

A new website has launched to help students, employers and residents in Hertfordshire access the resources they need to allow them to make informed decisions about career-path options, apprenticeships, work experience and skills development.

Award to honour late council leader

Nominations open today (Monday 16 December) for an award in memory of the late Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, Mandy Perkins.

Council secures youth injunction

We worked with Hertfordshire Constabulary to successfully secure a 12 month youth injunction against a 15 year old male.

Council's housing developments in Hatfield win prestigious national award

Our affordable housing developments in Lilac Close and Lime Tree Court, Hatfield saw off entries from across England and Wales to win at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals.

New recycling centre could make Welwyn Hatfield even greener

We've teamed up with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to submit a planning application for a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in WGC.

Skateboarding courses at Roller City

Following on from the success of our BIG Summer Skate Jams earlier this year, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has teamed up with ABC Skateboarding to give local youngsters the chance to try out the newest Olympic sport.

Santa Claus is coming to (Hatfield) town

Ho, Ho, Ho, Hatfield had better watch out - Santa Claus is coming to town!

Free men's weight management course returns to Welwyn Hatfield

Welwyn Hatfield men can 'Shape Up' in the New Year, thanks to a free programme run by Watford Football Club's Community Trust in partnership with Herts County Council, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the Premier League.

Council takes back house over tenancy fraud

A council house that was illegally sub-let has been taken back by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council following a court ruling.

Dragon Boat Racing comes to Stanborough for WGC centenary

Entries are now open for sports clubs, community groups and local businesses in Welwyn Garden City to take part in a spectacular Dragon Boat Racing Festival at Stanborough Park next July as part of the town's centenary celebrations.