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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 7 May).
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Fraud prevention successes save council more than £420,000
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will save more than £420,000 thanks to fraud-prevention successes this financial year – safeguarding taxpayers’ money and protecting key services.
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Council reminds residents to renew their postal votes ahead of elections
Welwyn Hatfield Council is advising residents who vote by post to check if they need to renew their registration for postal voting to ensure they are able to take part in the local elections in May.
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Hatfield Town Centre Events Return this Spring and Summer
Hatfield Town Centre is kicking off a season of Spring and Summer family-friendly events, adding extra excitement, alongside the regular markets.
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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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Winners of the 2026 One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards Announced
A celebration of the borough’s inspirational individuals and businesses took place on Thursday 26 February at the annual One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards.
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Residents to have their say on a new parish council for Welwyn Garden City
WHBC has announced plans to invite residents to share their views on the creation of a new parish council for WGC, with a consultation expected to launch in May, subject to approval by Full Council.
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Council shortlisted for Award for Knife Angel partnership project
WHBC has been shortlisted for a Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Award for its entry ‘Bringing the Knife Angel to Welwyn Garden City’ in the Public/Private Partnership category.
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Garden Waste Subscription Fees Unchanged for 2026–27
Subscriptions to the 2026–27 garden waste collection service have reopened, and that the annual subscription fee will remain the same as last year, with no increase.
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New GP surgery to open in Hatfield as lease secured
A new GP surgery in Hatfield that will improve access to services for local patients is set to open in the coming months after Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the NHS completed the lease.
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New Joint Administration agreed for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
A new Joint Administration has been agreed for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, following discussions between the local Welwyn Hatfield Labour Group and the local Liberal Democrat Group.
