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Council publishes Local Plan for final consultation
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has published the final consultation version of the Local Plan and is encouraging residents to review the documents so they are ready to give their feedback.
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Statement on the passing of Councillor Roger Trigg
The Council was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Councillor Roger Trigg on Friday (23 January).
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Council to commemorate victims of genocide at annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents from across the borough to commemorate victims of persecution at its annual Holocaust Memorial Day event.
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Statement on new draft Local Plan consultation and the potential relocation of Oaklands College and the WGC Library to the WGC town centre
Read the council's full statement.
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council joins National Parking Platform
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is now part of the National Parking Platform (NPP), giving motorists greater choice over how they pay for parking in the council’s car parks.
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Council to host climate cafe to inspire local eco action
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is hosting its first climate cafe to bring communities together and inspire local environmental action.
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Cabinet considers Business Plan and Budget for 2026-27
On Tuesday night (6 January), Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Cabinet considered the Council’s budget proposals and the Business Plan for 2026-27.
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Council collects Christmas gifts for vulnerable families
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council helped bring some festive cheer by collecting and delivering gifts to people and families staying in local temporary accommodation at Christmas.
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Council distributes £5,000 to support local climate initiatives
Welwyn Hatfield Council is celebrating the success of ten schools, community groups and parish councils, which have each been awarded £500 through its £5,000 Climate Action Small Grants programme.
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Last chance to nominate for the ONE Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards 2026
Nominations for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s ONE Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards 2026 are closing soon!
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Council consults on Management Plan for Mardley Heath
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents and visitors to have their say on the Management Plan for Mardley Heath, an important area of local woodland.
