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      <title>Litterers ordered to pay fines following prosecution by council</title>
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      <description>Four people who failed to pay fixed-penalty notices (FPNs) for littering in Welwyn Hatfield have been ordered to pay fines and costs following a court hearing. </description>
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      <title>Campus West takes the national spotlight as Cinema of the Year finalist</title>
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      <description>Campus West is celebrating a place among five finalists for the 2026 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Cinema of the Year awards.</description>
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      <title>Last chance to have your say on the establishment of a parish council for Welwyn Garden City</title>
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      <description>The closing date for the second consultation on the establishment of a parish council for Welwyn Garden City has been extended to Sunday 22 November. </description>
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      <title>Welwyn Garden City Businesses Improvement District to run for a further five years</title>
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      <description>The Wonderful Welwyn Garden City Business Improvement District (BID) will run for a further five years after local businesses voted to continue the initiative.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Remembrance Sunday services in Welwyn Hatfield</title>
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      <description>Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated by special services held in Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Welwyn Village and Hatfield Hyde on Sunday 8 November. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Local Government Reorganisation Update</title>
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      <description>Government's latest decision on Local Government Reorganisation Programme</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Joint statement from the Leader and Deputy Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council on the announcement of new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hertfordshire</title>
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      <description>Joint statement regarding the new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hertfordshire.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council’s Development Management Committee approves ​The Stanborough planning application </title>
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      <description>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Development Management Committee has approved a planning application for alterations to the existing restaurant building at The Stanborough, Stanborough Road, WGC.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>October half term and Halloween events in Welwyn Hatfield!</title>
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      <description>This October half term and Halloween, there’s something spooky and fang-tastic for all the family to enjoy with a packed schedule of events and activities across the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Platypus Swimming Club awarded Sport England funding </title>
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      <description>Platypus Swimming Club in Hatfield has been awarded a Sport England Grant of over £4,000 through the Hatfield Community Sports Fund to help continue their work with disabled adults and children.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Public consultation opens on additional information for Birchall Garden Suburb planning application</title>
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      <description>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and East Herts Council have launched a further period of public consultation on the Birchall Garden Suburb planning application.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council formally grants planning permission for Wheat Quarter regeneration</title>
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      <description>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has formally granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Shredded Wheat Factory site in Welwyn Garden City.  </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Compelling film exploring impact of climate crisis comes to Campus West</title>
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      <description>A compelling documentary film exploring the effects of the climate and nature crisis on communities across the UK is coming to Campus West.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Councils encourage residents to respond to 20mph consultations as deadline approaches</title>
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      <description>Residents, businesses, schools and local communities in Welwyn Hatfield are being encouraged to share their views on proposals for additional 20mph speed limits before consultations close.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council turns fountain pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month </title>
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      <description>Throughout October, the Coronation Fountain in the centre of Welwyn Garden City is dyed pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Welwyn Hatfield celebrates Anglia in Bloom success</title>
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      <description>Welwyn Hatfield once again triumphed at the prestigious Anglia in Bloom awards, held on 24 September, earning recognition for its floral displays, green spaces and community projects.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Campus West set for a star-studded autumn of live music!</title>
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      <description>Campus West has something for everyone this autumn, with a varied programme of cinema, live entertainment and family activities.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council launches consultation on final version of draft Local Plan</title>
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      <description>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the final version of the borough’s draft Local Plan. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations now open for the 2027 One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards!</title>
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      <description>Nominations have opened for the 2027 One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards, the fourth year that the awards have been held.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title> WHBC Full Council approves second consultation on the establishment of a parish council for Welwyn Garden City</title>
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      <description>Plans for a second consultation on the establishment of a parish council for Welwyn Garden City were approved by WHBC at a meeting of its Full Council last night (16 Sept). </description>
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