Latest news
Construction begins on the redevelopment of Hatfield Market Place
Construction has officially begun on the redevelopment of Hatfield Market Place – a key part of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s ongoing plans to regenerate the town centre.

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Update to scheduled meetings to consider Local Plan
Scheduled meetings to consider Local Plan are now planned for October.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council announces public open days for Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce that the newly developed Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium will be holding public open days on the 21 and 23 of September 2023.
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Welwyn Hatfield launches major community survey to shape its direction and services
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is launching a major survey to find out what matters most to residents, businesses and visitors to the borough.
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University accommodation accredited by PAL scheme
On Friday, 18 August 2023 the on-campus student accommodation at the University of Hertfordshire was officially accredited by the PAL scheme.
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Relive classic cinema with Campus West’s ‘Monday Night Classics’
Campus West customers can enjoy weekly screenings of classic films as the family entertainment venue re-launches ‘Monday Night Classics’.
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Record fine issued by the council for housing breach
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has successfully fined a local business and individual a record amount totalling half a million pounds for breaches of an HMO licence in Hatfield.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council celebrates summer of fun and community
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is proud to announce a successful start to its summer events programme, which is bringing together residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of activities.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council submits response to ticket office closure consultation
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has responded to the consultation on rail ticket office closures, which would have a significant impact for residents and visitors across the Borough.
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The new Joint Administration has a swift impact on supporting Welwyn Hatfield's Staff, Climate Change, and Public Participation
After the first two months of the new Joint Administration, the first Full Council meeting was held last night to consider changes to the Constitution, which sets out how the Council function.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s website scores Top 3 in accessibility rankings
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has climbed to the Top 3 spot in an independent national website accessibility leaderboard, out of 393 local government websites tested.