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Council launches consultation on Northaw Great Wood Management Plan
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents and visitors to have their say on the Management Plan for Northaw Great Wood, one of the most important oak woodlands in Hertfordshire.
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Science-themed event set to spark curiosity in Hatfield Town Centre
Hatfield Town Centre is set to inspire the next generation of scientists on Saturday 12 July, as the free Science Dome and hands-on workshops arrive in White Lion Square.
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Welwyn Hatfield New Local Plan – Call for Sites for Development
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has started the process of preparing a new Local Plan to guide future development across the borough.
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Hertfordshire to welcome the Knife Angel
Hertfordshire Constabulary and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council are delighted to announce that the county will play host to the Knife Angel, in Welwyn Garden City town centre during October 2025.
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New Play Area Opens at High View Hatfield
WHBC has officially opened a new children's playground at High View in Hatfield, providing a safe, fun, and inclusive space for children to enjoy in the heart of the High View community.
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Councils Launch Stakeholder Engagement on the Future of Local Government in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire's 11 Councils, including WHBC, have today launched the first phase of engagement as part of a joint programme to shape proposals for the future of local government in the county.
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Council supports Plastic Free July to cut waste and improve sustainability
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is helping residents to reduce their plastic waste and switch to more sustainable alternatives in support of the Plastic Free July campaign.
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Disney’s Stitch set to star at Hatfield’s Summer Fun event
The weather’s heating up this June and so is Hatfield Town Centre with a fun-filled day of free family entertainment taking place in White Lion Square on Saturday 28 June!
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council ranked joint second in Hertfordshire for action on climate change
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has been ranked joint second in Hertfordshire in the newly published Council Climate Action Scorecards by Climate Emergency UK, up from 8th place last year.
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High Sheriff of Hertfordshire unveils new art installations in Hatfield Town Centre
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Buxton, today (20 June) joined the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Lynn Chesterman OBE and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) Deputy Leader and -
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New High Sheriff of Hertfordshire visits Welwyn Hatfield
WHBC was delighted to welcome the new High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Buxton, to the borough as part of his county-wide tour to find out more about community initiatives and green spaces.
