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Council Launches Consultation on Sherrardspark Wood’s 10-Year Plan
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents and visitors to have their say on the 10-year management plan for Sherrardspark Wood, one of Hertfordshire’s most significant oak woodlands.

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Council welcomes GAIL’s to new outlet in Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is delighted to welcome GAIL’s bakery to its new town-centre outlet in Welwyn Garden City.
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All the fun of the circus is coming to Hatfield Town Centre!
Roll up, roll up, all the fun of the circus is coming to White Lion Square, Hatfield Town Centre, on Saturday 14 June, with a thrilling interactive free Circus Skills event for all ages!
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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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Fun for all the family this summer!
There is so much to look forward to this summer as the weather warms up, with This Girl Can and Great Big Green Week coming to Welwyn Hatfield in June - and that’s just the start of the programme!
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WHBC Shortlisted for Planning Authority of the Year Award
WHBC has been shortlisted for the ‘Planning Authority of the Year’ category at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards for Planning Excellence 2025.
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Council consults on strategy to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has launched a consultation on a new five-year strategy to prevent homelessness, eliminate rough sleeping and address local housing need.
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This Girl Can Week in Welwyn Hatfield returns!
From Mon 9 to Sun 15 June, Welwyn Hatfield will once again celebrate This Girl Can Week, part of Sport England’s national campaign to inspire women and girls of all ages and abilities to get moving.
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What’s happening this half term in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield has a whole host of fun activities for all the family this half term.
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WHBC Annual Council appointments
The Annual Council meeting for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council took place on Monday 19 May when a number of key appointments were confirmed.
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Showing our support for Dementia Awareness Week
It's #DementiaActionWeek and we're supporting the Alzheimer's Society bring the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates.