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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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Upper deck of Campus West car park now open!
Parking is available for as little as £1.80 for up to 2 hours (£1.30 all day Sunday).
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Your Tree Our Future
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is giving away free trees to residents, businesses, and community groups for the second year running as part of its ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council announces new Mayor’s Charities for the Municipal year 2023/24
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce that the new Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Pankit Shah, has chosen two local charities to support during his term of office.
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Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan Inspector to hold further consultation on modifications to the draft Local Plan
The Planning Inspector in charge of the Wel Hat Local Plan Examination is holding a further consultation on additional modifications, known as Further Main Modifications, to the emerging Local Plan.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council marks Volunteers’ Week 2023
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK by celebrating Volunteers’ Week from 1-7 June.
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This Girl Can in Welwyn Hatfield is back!
This Girl Can is returning to the borough in June to encourage women and girls to participate in sport, and this year there will be over 60 activities and sessions to try out.
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Joint Administration and Cabinet Line-up Announced
A Joint Administration has been agreed, with a new Cabinet set to be confirmed at the Annual Council meeting on Monday 22nd May.
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Share your Coronation pics with us!
Enter our Coronation competition for a chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher!
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Welwyn Hatfield local election results
Candidates contested 16 seats in 16 wards in the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council elections yesterday (Thursday 4 May).
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This Girl Can – calling sports providers of the borough!
This Girl Can in Welwyn Hatfield returns from 12 to 18 June and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is encouraging local sports clubs, organisations, and schools to sign up and be part of the event!