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Great Big Green Week is returning – get involved!

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is encouraging local groups to take part in Great Big Green Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Published: 14th April 2025

• Shop Local and Enjoy Free Parking in Hatfield Town Centre on Saturday 16 December

  WHBC is delighted to announce that it will be offering free parking in The Common Multi Storey Car Park and Kennelwood Lane Car Park on Saturday 16 December to encourage residents to shop local.

  Published: 8th December 2023

  

• White Ribbon Charity Football Tournament celebrates another year of success

  The White Ribbon campaign to end violence against girls and women was once again supported by a football tournament at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City on Tuesday 28 November.

  Published: 5th December 2023

  

• Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan faces legal challenge

  The Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan faces a potential legal challenge, following the decision to adopt the plan at a full Council meeting on 12th October 2023.

  Published: 4th December 2023

  

• The council joins the Orange the World and White Ribbon campaigns

  Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is proud to announce its participation in the Orange the World Campaign, which aims to end violence against women and girls.

  Published: 27th November 2023

  

• WHBC Invites You to Honour Your Loved Ones at Oak Hill’s Christmas Memorial Service

  Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) is opening the doors at Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium this Christmas with its first Christmas Memorial Service on Saturday 9 December 2023 at 11am.

  Published: 22nd November 2023

  

• Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council adopts ‘Faith Covenant’

  Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council agreed to adopt a ‘Faith Covenant’ at a meeting of its Full Council on Wednesday evening, in support of the Council’s commitment to invest in inclusive communities.

  Published: 17th November 2023

  

• Welwyn Village conservation area - Character Appraisal and Management Plan

  Discuss the Welwyn Village Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan at a drop-in session with council officers.

  Published: 7th November 2023

  

• Remembrance Sunday services in Welwyn Hatfield

  Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated by special services held in Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, and Welwyn village on Sunday 12 November.

  Published: 6th November 2023

  

• Polling districts and polling stations review

  Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is carrying out a review of all polling districts and polling stations across the borough.

  Published: 2nd November 2023

  

• Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council launches climate action survey for residents

  Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents to take part in a new survey on climate action.

  Published: 1st November 2023