Welcome to Welwyn Hatfield

A £6.7million development of thirty new affordable homes has been provided in Welwyn Garden City, as the council and its new housing company complete the purchase of two blocks of one and two bedroom apartments.

In a new green fundraising initiative, the first ever Isabel Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling scheme has raised over £15,000 for the charity - thanks to the local households and businesses in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Throughout December and January, local residents have been booking their trees in for collection and making a charitable donation to the Hospice.

In June 2019, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council declared a climate change emergency and is now inviting feedback on its Climate Change Strategy and encouraging comments via survey during the public consultation period until 29 January.

The council and Mears are rolling-out new technology from next week to help tenants better connect with their operatives when booking a repair.

Top tips on how you can support your neighbours, which we hope you'll find helpful.

How concerned are you about crime in your local area? Do you feel safe where you live? Welwyn Hatfield Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is inviting residents to share their views on how safe they feel in their local communities.

A new website for Welwyn Hatfield residents, offering support and information on improving health and wellbeing, launches on Monday (11 January).

Sports clubs and organisations in Hatfield can now apply to the Hatfield Community Sports fund for initiatives that support the funds core strategic goal to provide sustainable sport in Hatfield.

Today (4 January), the PM announced a national lockdown with immediate effect.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has outlined proposals to deliver a budget for the financial year ahead, with no cuts to frontline services despite the impact of COVID-19 on several of its income streams.