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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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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.
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Can your organisation participate in BIG Summer?
If you would like to offer activities as part of the upcoming BIG Summer campaign in Welwyn Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council would like to hear from you!
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Warm Homes funding available to improve the energy efficiency of local homes
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has been awarded £1.5million of Government funding to help improve the energy efficiency of privately rented and owner-occupied homes in the borough.
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Inclusive Job Fair Connects Hatfield Residents with Local Employers
An Inclusive Job Fair hosted at Hatfield Galleria on Thursday 12 June brought together local employers and residents seeking accessible job opportunities in a welcoming and supportive environment.
