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New life saving equipment is now on hand in Welwyn Garden City town centre, thanks to Defibrillators in Public Places (DiPPs).

A new generation of would-be politicians came face to face with Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps last week (Tuesday 16 July) when the Youth Council met him for a hard-hitting Q&A session and a tour around the Houses of Parliament.

The council is inviting residents to The Hub in Hatfield this week to talk about proposed changes to town centre car parks.

The Development Management Committee approved a planning application for the new Splashlands leisure facility on Thursday 18 July.

As part of the week-long 70th anniversary celebrations of the first flight of the Comet, there will be a whole day dedicated to sporting activities in Hatfield on Thursday 25 July.

For the sixth year running, The Lawn Cemetery in Southway, Hatfield, has been awarded Green Flag status, confirming it as one of the best green spaces in the UK.

There's a BIG Summer of fun planned this year, and you can find out about the many events and activities that will be part of it at BIG Summer Presents on Thursday 1 August, at Howardsgate in Welwyn Garden City town centre.

Over five hundred Year 5 students from schools across the borough hopped, skipped and jumped in the lead up to next year's Tokyo Olympics at the annual primary school games event held at Gosling Sports Park.

Judges from the Anglia in Bloom awards are touring Welwyn Hatfield this week to help decide how the borough will fair in this year's competition.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's Cabinet last night (Tuesday 9 July) approved the introduction of Pay and Display parking in Welwyn Garden City town centre from September.

There are some big challenges facing young people in Welwyn Hatfield today. Tell us what you think of our plan to address these.

Slip on your vintage prom dress or teddy boy suit and come and experience a nostalgia-filled day of classic cars and all things vintage and retro at Mill Green Museum on Sunday 14 July.

The council is taking steps to protect employment space in the borough, with Cabinet set to agree to consult on issuing an Article 4 Direction.

A bigger, better library, offering a wider range of community activities and events, is coming to Hatfield in a brand new location at the heart of the town centre.

Residents living within the Estate Management Scheme (EMS) area are being asked for their views on a new design guide and application fee.

Residents are invited to come and view exciting plans for new homes, shops and public spaces across the 1 and 3-9 Town Centre site.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, three extra shows have been added for this year's 'blue' pantomime performances at Campus West.

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised outside of the council offices yesterday (Monday 24 June) to show support and gratitude to members of the armed forces community.

A primary school football tournament for the next generation of England's lionesses rounded off a successful This Girl Can Week for Welwyn Hatfield.

A new play area at Haldens Park was officially opened by the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Roger Trigg, on Friday (21 June).

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

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