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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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Public consultation launched on Landscape Management Plan for The Commons Local Nature Reserve
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has announced the launch of a public consultation on the Landscape Management Plan for The Commons Local Nature Reserve in Welwyn Garden City.
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Views sought on new Tree and Woodland Strategy for Welwyn Hatfield
WHBC is developing a Tree and Woodland Strategy which sets out the Council’s vision for a greener, healthier future for the Borough, focusing on on the long-term management and conservation of trees.
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North West Hatfield Development and Sustainability Consultations
Welwyn Hatfield’s current Local Plan was adopted by Full Council in October 2023 and sets out how the Borough will be developed from now up to 2036.
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WHBC organises community event to celebrate Purple Tuesday
Tuesday 12 Nov is Purple Tuesday and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will once again be organising an exciting event to promote accessibility and inclusivity for disabled people and their families.
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Pokémon Pop-Up Event comes to Hatfield!
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is teaming up with BishBashBosh to host a one-of-a-kind Pokémon event in White Lion Square and at Calamity Comics in Hatfield Town Centre on Saturday 9 November.
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WHBC awarded £243K Government funding for redevelopment of Howlands House
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has been awarded £243K from the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund for the modernisation of the Howlands House temporary accommodation site in Welwyn Garden City
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Welwyn Garden City awarded Silver Gilt at 2024 Britain in Bloom Awards
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the Welwyn Garden City Business Improvement District were awarded a Silver Gilt at the prestigious nationwide community gardening competition, Britain in Bloom.
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Spooktacular activities this half-term
With Halloween in the middle of this October half term, you get double the fang-tastic fun from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council!
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Early Engagement process to kickstart New Local Plan ends on 4 November
Local residents and businesses have until the 4 November to have their say on the future development of Welwyn Hatfield.
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Recycling Week
This week is Recycling Week and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) held an event to raise awareness about the importance of recycling.
