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Residents Panel: Highlights from 2025
In 2025, the Residents Panel reviewed housing policies, joined community events, and ensured tenants’ voices were heard in decisions affecting their homes.
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Warm Homes funding available to improve the energy efficiency of local homes
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has been awarded £1.5million of Government funding to help improve the energy efficiency of privately rented and owner-occupied homes in the borough.
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Inclusive Job Fair Connects Hatfield Residents with Local Employers
An Inclusive Job Fair hosted at Hatfield Galleria on Thursday 12 June brought together local employers and residents seeking accessible job opportunities in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Council’s hedgehog conservation work to be officially recognised
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will be officially recognised for its efforts to protect hedgehogs as part of its plan to increase and promote biodiversity.
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Council Leaders rule out single unitary authority proposal for Hertfordshire
The Leaders of Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have agreed to rule out the option of a single unitary authority for the county as part of ongoing discussions on local government reform proposals.
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Council welcomes GAIL’s to new outlet in Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is delighted to welcome GAIL’s bakery to its new town-centre outlet in Welwyn Garden City.
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Fun for all the family this summer!
There is so much to look forward to this summer as the weather warms up, with This Girl Can and Great Big Green Week coming to Welwyn Hatfield in June - and that’s just the start of the programme!
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WHBC Shortlisted for Planning Authority of the Year Award
WHBC has been shortlisted for the ‘Planning Authority of the Year’ category at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards for Planning Excellence 2025.
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This Girl Can Week in Welwyn Hatfield returns!
From Mon 9 to Sun 15 June, Welwyn Hatfield will once again celebrate This Girl Can Week, part of Sport England’s national campaign to inspire women and girls of all ages and abilities to get moving.
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What’s happening this half term in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield has a whole host of fun activities for all the family this half term.
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WHBC Annual Council appointments
The Annual Council meeting for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council took place on Monday 19 May when a number of key appointments were confirmed.
