Local government

The proposed quarry site on Ellenbrook Fields, Hatfield

Hertfordshire County Council

Planning inquiry to scrutinise quarry application is now under way

Data has shown the distribution of children with special educational needs across Hertfordshire

Data has shown the distribution of children with special educational needs across Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council

Data shows distribution of children with EHCPs in mainstream schools in Herts

Welwyn Hatfield Council offices.

Welwyn Hatfield Council offices.

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‘Big increase’ in housing Welwyn Hatfield complaints

The number of EHCPs has risen in Hertfordshire

The number of EHCPs has risen in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council

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Eleven per cent increase in EHCPs for SEND children

The delegation met outside the Council Chamber

The delegation met outside the Council Chamber

Local government

Chinese officials visit Welwyn Hatfield in UK tour

Remembrance Service is on November 10

Remembrance Service is on November 10

Hatfield Town Talk: Please consider donating to the Royal British Legion

Latest data made available by the county council shows that in the last financial year (2023/24), £1,873,055 was paid out in public liability claims.

Latest data made available by the county council shows that in the last financial year (2023/24), £1,873,055 was paid out in public liability claims.

Hertfordshire County Council

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County council paid out more than £2m for damage or injury claims, data reveals

Party leaders in Hertfordshire have had their say on the budget

Party leaders in Hertfordshire have had their say on the budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Party leaders respond to to Chancellor’s autumn budget

Winners of the 2025 Hertford Calendar competition at Hertford Castle

Winners of the 2025 Hertford Calendar competition at Hertford Castle

Official Hertford 2025 calendar launched featuring winning photographs

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council offices in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council offices in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Local government

‘Good weather’ blamed for visitor numbers fall at Campus West

Britain in Bloom judges visit in August

Britain in Bloom judges visit in August

Local government

Welwyn Garden City awarded Silver Gilt at 2024 Britain in Bloom Awards

Residents should have their say by November 4

Residents should have their say by November 4

Local government

Early engagement deadline nears for new Local Plan

The ‘Friends of Wildeshausen’ visit to Hertford Castle with the Mayor of Hertford.

The ‘Friends of Wildeshausen’ visit to Hertford Castle with the Mayor of Hertford.

Clubs and societies

Friends from Wildeshausen - Hertford's German twin town - pay a visit

Ellenbrook Fields in Hatfield

Ellenbrook Fields in Hatfield

Local government

Ellenbrook Fields in spotlight at county council meeting

Cllr Siewniak outside the council chamber

Cllr Siewniak outside the council chamber

Local government

Welwyn Hatfield passes motion to support votes for all

Ellenbrook Quarry

Ellenbrook Quarry

Local government

Ellenbrook Fields to be focus of public question at council meeting

Millwards Play Area

Millwards Play Area

Local government

Hatfield Town Talk: Tackling vandalism and antisocial behaviour

Coronation Fountain in Welwyn Garden City turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Coronation Fountain in Welwyn Garden City turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Fountain dyed pink in Welwyn Garden City for Breast Cancer Awareness

One Welwyn Hatfield Community Lottery is marking its first anniversary

One Welwyn Hatfield Community Lottery is marking its first anniversary

Local government

One Welwyn Hatfield Community Lottery marks first anniversary

Andrew Lewin, MP

Andrew Lewin, MP

Local government

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Andrew Lewin MP: I want to ensure people know I am there to listen

Conservative councillors walked out of a council meeting in Hertsmere

Conservative councillors walked out of a council meeting in Hertsmere

Local government

Tories storm out of chamber over winter fuel row

The Mayor, Councillor Frank Marsh, attended the crematorium’s first anniversary

The Mayor, Councillor Frank Marsh, attended the crematorium’s first anniversary

Local government

Crematorium recognised with several awards and nominations in first year

Residents in Peartree could soon needs permits.

Residents in Peartree could soon needs permits.

Local government

Parking changes proposed as permits could be coming to Peartree

Nearly 400 complaints about adult care social services last year

Nearly 400 complaints about adult care social services last year

Nearly 400 complaints about adult care social services last year

Cllr Sandreni Bonfante (centre) and PC Alanna Pearce photographed with WHBC officers and University of Hertfordshire staff at the launch of Operation Balsam

Cllr Sandreni Bonfante (centre) and PC Alanna Pearce photographed with WHBC officers and University of Hertfordshire staff at the launch of Operation Balsam

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Increased patrols around university to crack down on nuisance noise

Cllr Rose Grewal: ‘We want to start the plan making process with a conversation on what matters most to the people who live and work here’

Cllr Rose Grewal: ‘We want to start the plan making process with a conversation on what matters most to the people who live and work here’

Local government

First steps taken towards new 15-year Local Plan for Welwyn Hatfield

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council spoke about the controversial vote at a full council meeting

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council spoke about the controversial vote at a full council meeting

Local government

Pension credit awareness campaign launched after winter fuel allowance scrapped

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has partnered with District Enforcement Limited,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has partnered with District Enforcement Limited,

Local government

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Council calls in enviro-crime enforcement to tackle litter and fly-tipping

Councillors being presented with the award

Councillors being presented with the award

Local government

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Hatfield town centre development wins gold award for security measures

Campaigners outside Hertfordshire County Council

Campaigners outside Hertfordshire County Council

New windows for listed Welwyn Garden City primary school after 30-year battle

Potters Bar Town FC are set to receive the money to replace the grass pitch and carry out improvements to the floodlights and fencing.

Potters Bar Town FC are set to receive the money to replace the grass pitch and carry out improvements to the floodlights and fencing.

Local government

'Largest ever' funding award for Potters Bar football pitch

Hatfield town events

Hatfield town events

Local government

Hatfield Town talk: News update from Hatfield Town Mayor, Shirley Asare

WHBC leader Cllr Max Holloway (right), and deputy leader Cllr Jane Quinton will lead the taskforces.

WHBC leader Cllr Max Holloway (right), and deputy leader Cllr Jane Quinton will lead the taskforces.

Local government

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Council taskforces set up to improve town centres and council estates

There is a £2.5 million shortfall for 2023/24 alone, with 3,296 unsettled accounts.

There is a £2.5 million shortfall for 2023/24 alone, with 3,296 unsettled accounts.

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New data reveals £8m unpaid council tax shortfall in Welwyn Hatfield

Resident and community groups can receive free salt to grit their streets from Hertfordshire County Council

Resident and community groups can receive free salt to grit their streets from Hertfordshire County Council

Local government

How to get free salt to grit roads in time for winter in Hertfordshire

The Local Plan consultation will launch on September 23.

The Local Plan consultation will launch on September 23.

Consultation set to launch for new Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan

Andrew Lewin, MP

Andrew Lewin, MP

Local government

Andrew Lewin MP: Bus service from New QEII to Lister Hospital to resume

Cllr Larry Crofton with his daughter Darcie

Cllr Larry Crofton with his daughter Darcie

Local government

Hatfield Town Talk: Celebrating our Paralympic athletes

Hertsmere Borough Council has fined a Potters Bar landlord

Hertsmere Borough Council has fined a Potters Bar landlord

Local government

Landlord handed £5,000 fine for safety breaches

Officers last week recommended that councillors opt for a “full review”, meaning a new Local Plan, rather than a partial review only

Officers last week recommended that councillors opt for a “full review”, meaning a new Local Plan, rather than a partial review only

Local government

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Welwyn Hatfield set for new Local Plan

The Howard Centre (shopping centre) viewed from Howardsgate in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

The Howard Centre (shopping centre) viewed from Howardsgate in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Fee for businesses to set up outdoor tables and seating to increase

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks have been awarded the Park Mark award

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks have been awarded the Park Mark award

Local government

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Park Mark awarded to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Bins will be collected a day later in Welwyn Hatfield.

Bins will be collected a day later in Welwyn Hatfield.

Local government

When will Welwyn Hatfield bins be collected this bank holiday?

Hasan with Wholesale Market staff alongside Handside Cllrs

Hasan with Wholesale Market staff alongside Handside Cllrs

Local government

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Michal Siewniak: What is the future of Welwyn Garden City town centre?

Council encourages residents to take advantage of energy efficiency schemes

Council encourages residents to take advantage of energy efficiency schemes

Local government

Council encourages residents to take advantage of energy efficiency schemes

Deputy Mayor Mick Wise gave out the award for Best Plot to Gillian Jones

Deputy Mayor Mick Wise gave out the award for Best Plot to Gillian Jones

Hatfield Town Talk: Celebrating National Allotment Week

Springfield House in Welwyn Garden City has got a new patio

Springfield House in Welwyn Garden City has got a new patio

Local government

Springfield House residents celebrate patio upgrade

Cllr Kieran Thorpe and Cllr Max Holloway at Hatfield Market

Cllr Kieran Thorpe and Cllr Max Holloway at Hatfield Market

Hatfield Town Talk: Developing and promoting town businesses

Lockley Crescent was one street that saw grass growing to higher levels than normal.

Lockley Crescent was one street that saw grass growing to higher levels than normal.

Local government

Councillor expresses 'disappointment' over grass cutting

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council said the rumours were

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council said the rumours were

Local government

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Council denies claims of staff being given unadvertised council houses

It has been revealed that the last inquiry into the Hatfield Aerodrome quarry cost HCC almost £150,000.

It has been revealed that the last inquiry into the Hatfield Aerodrome quarry cost HCC almost £150,000.

Local government

Council set to defend Hatfield quarry refusal despite £150,000 inquiry costs

Local government

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Should firefighters have access to private health?

The report detailing the successes and challenges faced in children’s services was analysed at a meeting

The report detailing the successes and challenges faced in children’s services was analysed at a meeting

Care plans for SEND children increase by almost a third

Grass in Lockley Crescent was left uncut.

Grass in Lockley Crescent was left uncut.

Local government

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Grass cutting to get 'back on track' after concerns about unfinished jobs