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Market Place, Hatfield shortlisted for national placemaking award
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s regeneration of Market Place in Hatfield Town Centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious Pineapple Award in the Child-Friendly Place category.
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Statement from Councillor Max Holloway, Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
As a local boy, born and raised in Welwyn Garden City, serving this borough has been the privilege of my life. My neighbours are the people I represent, and this community is my home.
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Statement on the passing of Councillor Roger Trigg
The Council was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Councillor Roger Trigg on Friday (23 January).
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Council to commemorate victims of genocide at annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents from across the borough to commemorate victims of persecution at its annual Holocaust Memorial Day event.
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Statement on new draft Local Plan consultation and the potential relocation of Oaklands College and the WGC Library to the WGC town centre
Read the council's full statement.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council joins National Parking Platform
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is now part of the National Parking Platform (NPP), giving motorists greater choice over how they pay for parking in the council’s car parks.
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Council to host climate cafe to inspire local eco action
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is hosting its first climate cafe to bring communities together and inspire local environmental action.
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Cabinet considers Business Plan and Budget for 2026-27
On Tuesday night (6 January), Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Cabinet considered the Council’s budget proposals and the Business Plan for 2026-27.
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Council collects Christmas gifts for vulnerable families
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council helped bring some festive cheer by collecting and delivering gifts to people and families staying in local temporary accommodation at Christmas.
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Statement from Leader and Deputy Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council on May 2026 Local Elections
Statement from Councillor Max Holloway, Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Councillor Jane Quinton, Deputy Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.