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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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Local businesses win big in the HatTech Wolves Den
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council recently partnered with contractor Equans to showcase a ‘Wolves Den’ event – like the Dragons Den TV show - at HatTech Business Centre in Hatfield.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Oak Hill Crematorium donate £12,500 to the OLLIE Foundation
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Oak Hill have donated £12,500 to the OLLIE Foundation, a charity that does vital work to prevent suicide through education, intervention, and community support.
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WHBC Secures Over £6.4 million to Improve the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability of Housing Stock
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has secured over £6.4 million of Government funding to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its housing stock.
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Council launches new online chatbot
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has launched WelChat, a new online chatbot designed to help customers easily find information on the council’s website.
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Reserve Your Campus West Cinderella Panto Tickets Now and Pay Later!
Don’t miss your chance to secure seats for Campus West’s magical Christmas pantomime ‘Cinderella’ and the adults-only blue panto ‘Sinderella’ – all with no upfront payment!
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Exciting Events Return to Hatfield Town Centre this Spring!
Hatfield Town Centre’s family fun events are making a return this March, adding even more vibrancy to the town alongside its regular markets.
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New mowing equipment to improve maintenance of Welwyn Hatfield’s green spaces
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is to benefit from new, high-tech mowing equipment that will further improve the maintenance of the borough’s green spaces.
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Groundbreaking at Market Place in Hatfield
A groundbreaking event on 11 March marked the start of the Hatfield Market Place public realm improvement, a key part of the town’s regeneration.
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Welwyn Hatfield awarded Tree City of the World status for sixth consecutive year
Welwyn Hatfield has once again been recognised for its outstanding commitment to urban forestry, receiving the prestigious Tree City of the World status for the sixth year running.
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Welwyn Hatfield Community Grants Awarded for 2025/26
On 20 February 2025, the Grants Board carefully reviewed applications for the 2025/26 Annual Community Grants scheme, which provides a total of £73,000 in funding.