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Christmas time in Welwyn Garden City
8.37am, 6 November 2008
The big Christmas light switch-on takes place on Thursday 13 November just outside of the Howard Centre.
Half-term fun in Welwyn Garden City
1.23pm, 16 October 2008
Halloween is taking over the October half-term in Welwyn Garden City. Throughout the week there will be a Halloween hunt, several shops will be hiding pumpkins in their windows and, if you find them all, there are great prizes on offer.
Halloween half-term fun in Hatfield
1.22pm, 16 October 2008
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is providing a fun-filled week in Hatfield during the October half-term with events ranging from a pumpkin hunt and face-painting, to a Carve a Pumpkin competition and helpful safety advice.
High View shopping parade unveiled
9.12am, 22 September 2008
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has made several improvements to the Hilltop Shopping parade in High View, Bishops Rise, South Hatfield, over the last 18 months and to mark the final stage of the project, art students from the University of Hertfordshire have painted a mural in the tunnel area of High View.
Help shape your community
1.16pm, 18 September 2008
Around 5,000 homes in the borough are set to be consulted about what life is like in their area and what can be done to improve it.
Queens Golden Jubilee Awards for Young People
10.41am, 30 July 2008
Fifteen young people have been presented with Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award certificates in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s scheme that gives financial support to promising local artistic and sporting youngsters, as well as those embarking on a personal challenge.
Summer club makes art ‘Kool’ for kids
2.28pm, 25 July 2008
Children in the borough are set to benefit from a creative art club in Welwyn Garden City this summer holiday, thanks to a partnership between Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and ArtsKool arts club.
New water mains in Welwyn Garden City
2.29pm, 17 July 2008
Work to replace ageing water mains that are at risk of bursting is soon to begin in the Howlands area of Welwyn Garden City.
The Kaleidoscope Festival is coming
1.59pm, 15 July 2008
Stanborough Park will be filled with colour and entertainment this Saturday 19 July as the Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Welwyn Garden City.
Council angered by post office closures
11.22am, 9 July 2008
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is appealing for members of the public to register their concerns with Post Office Ltd, who have earmarked three branches for closure in the borough.
Continental Market returns to Welwyn Garden City
12.47am, 7 July 2008
The ever-popular continental Market will once again be returning to Welwyn Garden City this weekend between Friday 11 July and Sunday 13 July.
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council achievements
10.59am, 11 June 2008
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council had proved to be very successful in providing and increasing support for residents in the borough. Below are just a few of our achievements in the last few years
Judging Panel for Civic Awards 2008 is announced
7.0am, 30 January 2008
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce the Community Awards Panel that will judge the Civic Awards 2008.
New Play Equipment at Stanborough Park
2.55pm, 4 December 2007
An exciting and more challenging variety of new play equipment has been installed at Stanborough Park, catering to a wider range of children in the area.
Civic Awards 2008 - make your nominations now!
8.45am, 30 November 2007
Is there an unsung hero in your community? Want to thank someone for helping you?
A Wardens' Award
11.29am, 5 November 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's Street Warden team has passed through a stringent assessment process to be recognised by the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Team Extreme to Visit Town Centre
3.48pm, 27 September 2007
Ever fancied yourself as the next Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Geoff Rowley or Danny Wainwright? Well, come and try out your skills when Team Extreme visit Welwyn Garden City on Sunday 7 October 2007.
The GO (Green and Organic) Show returns to WGC
3.49pm, 26 September 2007
Following the success of previous GO (Green & Organic) events, the GO Show is returning to Welwyn Garden City, bringing the best of green and organic fare to the town.
Welwyn Garden City Shows its Crafty Side
10.17am, 20 September 2007
Welwyn Garden City town centre will play host to a craft market for the first time on Thursday 27 September, and will repeat the event throughout the seasonal period.
Welwyn Hatfield Cultural Festival goes out in style
11.53am, 17 September 2007
On Sunday 16 September, the Welwyn Hatfield Cultural Festival was brought to a close with a fun day of activities at Gosling Sports Park’s annual Open Day in Welwyn Garden City.
Council Gains Interim Anti Social Behaviour Order
4.12pm, 10 September 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has gained Interim Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) against two youths living in the Hollybush ward of Welwyn Garden City. An Interim ASBO is designed to offer immediate protection to the public against specified antisocial behaviour in the period between an initial application being made to the Court and the case being heard.
Anti social behaviour meeting
10.27am, 13 August 2007
Around 50 residents attended Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s meeting to discuss anti social behaviour issues at St Mary’s North Mymms School, Welham Green, on Wednesday 8 August.
Interim ASBO secured against Welwyn Garden City resident
4.3pm, 27 July 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has gained an Interim Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against Luke Payne of Furzefield Road, Welwyn Garden City.
Golden Jubilee Awards for Young People – Thursday 26 July 2007
2.17pm, 27 July 2007
Twelve young people have been presented with Queen’s Golden Jubilee Awards in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s scheme that gives financial support for arts, sports and challenges.
FieldFest 2007 - A feast of musical talent
9.42am, 17 July 2007
Young gig-goers of Welwyn Hatfield were treated to a fantastic evening of live music at the FieldFest youth music festival on Saturday 14 July.
Welwyn Hatfield Cultural Festival opens on Saturday 14 July
11.8am, 5 July 2007
Following the success of last year’s festival, Welwyn Hatfield Cultural Consortium, one of the lead partnerships of the Welwyn Hatfield Alliance, is co-ordinating its second Summer Cultural Festival, which will take place between Saturday 14 July and Sunday 16 September 2007.
Alliance secures Invest to Save funding
2.32pm, 28 June 2007
The Welwyn Hatfield Alliance has secured £15,000 in government Invest to Save funding to launch the Aspire Project.
Crucial Crew 2007 – Life skills for young people in Welwyn Hatfield
2.2pm, 28 June 2007
Following the success of last year’s Crucial Crew event, Welwyn Hatfield’s Community Safety Partnership’s (CSP) second Crucial Crew fortnight (25 June to 6 July 2007) is under way at the University of Hertfordshire’s Lindop Building. By helping young people to stay safe as they prepare for secondary school, the sessions put into practice the CSP’s motto, “StaySafe in Welwyn Hatfield”.
Hatfield Green and Organic (GO) show - the place to be seen if you want to go "green"
4.3pm, 6 June 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Council is holding a Green and Organic (“GO”) show in Hatfield town centre on Saturday 16 June to encourage residents to go “green”.
Campus arena re-opens
8.56am, 25 May 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Council has completed the refurbishment work on the arena area of The Campus, Welwyn Garden City.
“GO” show – the place to be seen if you want to go green
1.7pm, 18 May 2007
Following the success of the Organic and Fine Food Market held last August, Welwyn Hatfield Council is expanding the event and holding a Green and Organic (“GO”) show in Hatfield town centre on Saturday 16 June.
Borough Council and Police close crack house
4.9pm, 11 May 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Council and Hertfordshire Constabulary have worked together to bring about the closure of a premises at St Peters Close, Hatfield, where Class A drugs were being used.
Welwyn Hatfield Council appeal for information on the history of Meals on Wheels
4.5pm, 11 May 2007
The Meals on Wheels service is now in the 60th year of its existence in Welwyn Hatfield and the council are appealing for anyone who may have memories of the original service to get in touch.
Street wardens’ spring clean a success
10.25am, 23 March 2007
Welwyn Hatfield Council’s street wardens joined forces with students from Green Lanes Primary School, Hatfield and local PCSOs for an afternoon of litter picking on Wednesday 21 March.
Community Safety Partnership launches alcohol awareness promotion
4.43pm, 16 March 2007
Thanks to funding from Hertfordshire County Council’s Crime and Drugs Unit (CDU), Welwyn Hatfield’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP), coordinated by Welwyn Hatfield Council, is launching an alcohol awareness drive.
Golden Jubilee Awards for Young People – Monday 5 March 2007
4.53pm, 7 March 2007
Seventeen young people have been presented with Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award certificates in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s scheme that gives financial support to promising local artistic and sporting talent.
Council to host anti social behaviour meetings
4.15pm, 7 March 2007
The council is organising special public meetings for an open discussion about anti social behaviour issues, to be chaired by the Leader of the Council, Councillor John Dean.
Official Launch for Meeting Point Panshanger
9.37am, 2 March 2007
The second Meeting Point venue opened at Hazel Grove Community Centre in the Panshanger area of Welwyn Garden City in December. An official opening took place on Thursday 1 March 2007.
Rescheduled Olympic Opportunities Meeting
9.43am, 22 Febuary 2007
Local residents and sports groups are invited to attend Welwyn Hatfield Council’s re-scheduled Social Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday 5 March, where they will have the opportunity to find out how the 2012 Olympics will affect Hertfordshire.
Golden Jubilee Award Winners
10.37am, 5 Febuary 2007
Thirty young people will each receive Queen’s Golden Jubilee Awards in Welwyn Hatfield Council’s scheme that gives financial support to promising local artistic and sporting talent.
Pancake Race is back
4.41pm, 2 Febuary 2007
Following on from last year’s successful town centre pancake race Welwyn Hatfield Council is holding another one this year.
Sanctuary Project for Victims of Violence Launched
10.53am, 4 December 2006
As part of their commitment to address the needs of victims of violence and their families, Welwyn Hatfield Council, in conjunction with the Welwyn Hatfield Domestic Violence Forum and the Community Safety Partnership, has launched a Sanctuary Project. This initiative provides additional security measures to the homes of those who have experienced violence. The project aims to make it possible for victims to remain safely in their homes, thereby preventing homelessness.
Meeting Point Panshanger Now Open!
10.10am, 1 December 2006
The second Meeting Point venue has opened at Hazel Grove Community Centre in the Panshanger area of Welwyn Garden City.
Seasonal Safety Day on Saturday 2 December
9.30am, 24 November 2006
Welwyn Hatfield Community Safety Partnership (CSP) invites you to stay safe this Christmas. They will be out in force on Saturday 2 December outside the Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City (Howardsgate) from 10am to 2pm.
Welwyn Hatfield Council award remediation ground investigation contract for Briars Lane.
12.35am, 8 November 2006
Welwyn Hatfield Council has awarded a contract for remediation ground investigation works of the chalk mines in Briars Lane, Hatfield.
£4 million granted for remediation work in Briars Lane, Hatfield
1.15pm, 29 August 2006
Welwyn Hatfield Council is pleased to announce that English Partnerships has granted £4million to correct the chalk mines in Briars Lane, Hatfield.
Welwyn Garden City Watch receive Safer Business Award
2.20pm, 24 August 2006
Welwyn Garden City Watch (WGCW) has been presented with a Safer Business Award from Action Against Business Crime (AABC).
CCTV Update – August 2006
2.50pm, 7 August 2006
Welwyn Hatfield Council is pleased to announce that this week all thirteen spots that had been selected for CCTV surveillance in Welwyn Garden City have fully functional cameras operating, with a live feed going to a control room in St Albans.
Moonlight Football Kicks off again…
2.12pm, 18 July 2006
Bored young people can again enjoy a kick about on a Friday again thanks to extra funding from Hertfordshire County Council’s Alcohol Harm Reduction.
Golden Jubilee Award Winners 14 June 2006
1.26pm, 15 June 2006
Eight young people have received Queen’s Golden Jubilee Awards in Welwyn Hatfield Council’s scheme that gives financial support to promising local artistic and sporting talent.
Herts Youth Games presentation evening
1.5pm, 15 June 2006
Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Council, Cllr John Hawkins, has presented certificates of achievement to young people who recently competed in the Herts Youth Games 2006.
Crucial Crew teaches children vital skills
10.0am, 14 June 2006
An event aimed at teaching Year Six pupils ‘crucial’ life skills about personal safety and crime prevention will take place in Hatfield between 12 and 23 June 2006.
Launch of Children and Young People's Partnership Plan
10.43am, 7 June 2006
The Welwyn Hatfield Children and Young People’s Partnership (CYPP) are to launch their action plan to help all children and young people in the borough to develop their potential.
'How safe is your home' Fun Day - Saturday 6 May 2006
4.31pm, 2 May 2006
Come and have a cushty time with Del Boy Trotter at the ‘How Safe Is Your Home’ Fun Day in the Asda car park at Hatfield Town Centre on Saturday 6th May 2006 from 10am to 3pm.
Local Resident Wins Home Office Award
3.46pm, 24 April 2006
A Welwyn Hatfield resident has seen her community work rewarded with a prestigious award: she topped the Home Office’s national awards for Taking A Stand Together Against Anti-Social Behaviour.
New Youth Initiatives
12.52am, 3 March 2006
Welwyn Hatfield Council has been instrumental in establishing two new youth initiatives.
Successful New Youth Initiative : Moonlight Football League
12.46am, 3 March 2006
The Moonlight Football League kicked off on 17 February at Gosling Sports Park. The scheme is a new late-night five-a-side football project run by professional coaches. An astonishing number of teams entered – over 128 young people turning up on the first night of the scheme, with the same number returning the following week.
Shopmobility to present cheque to Chairman
2.0pm, 2 March 2006
Shopmobility, the service which offers the free use of wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the district’s town centres, are to present a cheque for £558 to the Chairman of Welwyn Hatfield Council’s charities.
Golden Jubilee Awards for Young People
1.34pm, 23 January 2006
Six young people have each received Queen's Golden Jubilee Awards in Welwyn Hatfield Council's scheme that gives financial support to promising local artistic and sporting talent.