Welcome to Welwyn Hatfield

Following on from the success of our BIG Summer Skate Jams earlier this year, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has teamed up with ABC Skateboarding to give local youngsters the chance to try out the newest Olympic sport.

Welwyn Hatfield men can 'Shape Up' in the New Year, thanks to a free programme run by Watford Football Club's Community Trust in partnership with Herts County Council, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the Premier League.

A council house that was illegally sub-let has been taken back by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council following a court ruling.

Ho, Ho, Ho, Hatfield had better watch out - Santa Claus is coming to town!

Entries are now open for sports clubs, community groups and local businesses in Welwyn Garden City to take part in a spectacular Dragon Boat Racing Festival at Stanborough Park next July as part of the town's centenary celebrations.

Step back in time at Mill Green's annual Victorian Christmas Fair this Sunday (24 November), from 2-5pm.

It's almost the most wonderful time of the year, which means the details for this year's Christmas lights switch-on events can be revealed.

The council has submitted planning applications for the redevelopment of two key sites in Hatfield, marking an exciting next step in its town centre regeneration plans.

The council's development partner, Bourne Parking, has submitted a planning application for a new multi-storey car park to unlock key town centre space in Hatfield for redevelopment.

Work on our new HatTech business centre will begin later this month.

Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated by special services held in Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn village on Sunday 10 November.