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02/07/09 Hatfield town centre is en vogue!
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council brought the catwalk to Hatfield on Saturday 27 June with a fashion show sponsored by Asda.
25/06/2009 Welwyn Garden City welcomes Korean filmmakers
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council officers and Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Kim Langley, led the welcoming committee for a small group of Korean filmmakers interested in the history of Welwyn Garden City.
19/06/2009 Catwalk comes to Hatfield town centre
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council brings the catwalk to Hatfield on Saturday 27 June with a fashion show sponsored by Asda.
15/06/2009 Armed Forces Day reception for local war heroes
The fourth national Veterans Day, now renamed Armed Forces Day, will take place on Friday 26 June.
10/06/2009 Services for Older People Fair
The Council Chamber in Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, will host a ‘Services for Older People Fair’ on Wednesday 24 June.
04/06/09 Get on your bike and Tour de Havilland
It could be used as a slightly less gruelling warm up for the Tour de France - this is the Tour de Havilland and it takes place on 14 June 2009. This family-friendly event is a chance to get on your bike, get fit, enjoy the local area and experience the range of cycling opportunities available on your doorstep. The event is open from 11am until 2pm; participants can ride at their leisure.
04/06/09 Welwyn Garden City’s going all continental
A touch of European style and flair will be on display in Welwyn Garden City town centre from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2009, as the fabulous Continental Market returns to the borough. Stalls will be open from 9am-5pm on each day.
03/06/09 Environmental enforcement works, but could go further
New statistics prove that, although the recently announced Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environment offences can now be implemented for persistent offenders, the tried and tested method of education is yielding results.
29/05/09 Housing at Welwyn Hatfield - Celebrating the past, looking to the future
On Friday 5 June, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will present innovative plans for the future of housing services in the borough.
28/05/2009 Welwyn Garden City Environment Fun Day
Find out how to reduce the impact of climate change on Saturday 6 June, when the Environment Fun Day comes to Welwyn Garden City, just outside the main entrance to the Howard Centre, between 10am and 4pm
27/05/2009 Council upgrades business facilities in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is installing a new communication system to the Weltech Business Centre in Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City.
22/05/2009 Attimore Barns development complete
The Attimore Barns housing development off The Ridgeway, in Welwyn Garden City, is now complete.
21/05/09 Enforced Government growth figures for Welwyn Hatfield overturned
The proposal of major future growth that threatens green belt land in Welwyn Hatfield is to be quashed by the High Court.
19/05/2009 Mayor's charity figures
Councillor Mick Long, outgoing Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, is delighted to announce £4500 has been raised for his chosen charities this year.
19/05/2009 Civic Awards winners honoured at Annual Council Meeting
Outgoing Mayor for Welwyn Hatfield borough, Councillor Mick Long, presented the three Civic Awards winners with their prizes at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 19 May 2009.
15/05/09 Hatfield town centre partnership meeting
The future of Hatfield town centre was discussed on Tuesday 12 May as the council met with developers St Modwen, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Hatfield Town Council to decide how to move the Hatfield town centre regeneration project forward in the current economic climate.
11/05/09 High View set for public consultation over neighbourhood improvement
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has commissioned Urban Practitioners to begin initial public consultation about High View Neighbourhood Centre in Hatfield.
01/05/09 Build it up buttercup
On the 22 April, Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor Howard Morgan opened a new Buttercup seating area on the green at Bluebell Way, Hatfield Garden Village.
29/04/09 New home finding scheme goes live
From Friday 1 May 2009 finding a council home will feel like searching for a property to buy.
29/04/09 Council signs up to the Skills Pledge
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has signed up to the Skills Pledge; a government initiative to actively encourage employees in gaining skills and qualifications.
24/04/09 Latest on Hatfield town centre regeneration
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is continuing discussions with the Homes and Communities Agencies to resolve a way forward for the redevelopment of Hatfield town centre.
24/04/09 Welwyn Hatfield Council Tax Benefit Scheme
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council would like to encourage residents to visit the council’s benefits service to ensure they are receiving their full entitlement.
24/04/09 Real nappies mean real savings for local parents
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is supporting the 13th Annual “Real Nappy Week” (coordinated by Go Real), with a Nappuccino event on 1 May. This year’s theme focuses on how real nappies can save parents money, in the face of recession. The Nappuccino will be from 1-2.30pm at Campus West.
17/04/09 Bella bazaar comes to town
The finest flavours of Italy will be available outside the main entrance of the Howard Centre on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2009, when the ever popular Italian Market visits Welwyn Garden City.
15/04/09 - Local company fined over serious accident
Welwyn Garden City lighting company Aurora was fined £35,000 and ordered to pay £15,750 towards Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s costs at St Albans Magistrates Court last week, for an accident that could have been prevented.
09/04/09 - Improvement Plan agreed following environment inspection
At Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 7 April, councillors committed to a programme to improve its strategic approach to the borough’s environment and appearance.
09/04/09 Core Strategy consultation - two weeks left
The Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation closes on 1 May 2009. This means that there are now only two weeks left for businesses, residents and visitors to Welwyn Hatfield to have a say about how the borough will be developed over the next 15 years or so.
08/04/09 Getting tough to get clean and green
Individuals and businesses that persistently commit environmental offences will now face stricter enforcement, including Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), following the approval of a revised schedule of such offences at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 7 April.
07/04/09 Business rates deferral plans announced
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is writing to all businesses in the borough with advice on how to fend off the credit crunch.
07/04/09 Council's continued improvement
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has received its Annual Audit and Inspection Letter from the Audit Commission, and the overall message is one of continued improvement.
06/04/09 Community Chest passes GO and delivers to our communities
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce the completion of the latest project within its Ward Improvement Scheme, known locally as Community Chest.
03/04/2009 Interim ASBO imposed
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has gained an Interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against a youth living in the Broadwater area of Welwyn Garden City.
03/04/09 Blue Plaque scheme approved
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Social Overview and Scrutiny Committee, last week (26 March), approved a proposal for a blue plaque scheme to be devised that will be unique to Welwyn Hatfield.
03/04/09 Hatfield to get a new car park
Hatfield residents will finally benefit from a new car park off Lemsford Road.
30/03/2009 Easter activities in Welwyn Hatfield
Two weeks of Easter activities kick off on Saturday 4 April in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.
27/03/09 True credits to Welwyn Hatfield
Funds may be hard to come by in the present economic climate, but that isn’t the case for a handful of exceptional youngsters from Welwyn Hatfield.
27/03/09 Core Strategy consultation continues
The series of Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation ‘drop in’ events that ran throughout March attracted more than 1,000 people.
25/03/2009 Credit crunch beating council rent decreases announced
Welwyn Hatfield Council is pleased to announce a cut to the annual council rent increase.
25/03/09 New buses now en route
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has a fleet of twelve new buses, which will be utilised in a number of guises including as “Shopper Hoppers”. The fleet will be delivering local residents to Douglas Tilbe House at 10am on 26 March 2009, as “Lunch Clubbers”.
24/03/09 Splash about without splashing out
It’s free to swim in Welwyn Hatfield for people aged 60 or over and 16 or under, from 1 April . With summer just around the corner, what better time to take up swimming again or show your little ones how to make a splash?
13/03/09 Royal honour for exceptional Welwyn Hatfield youth
Funds may be hard to come by in the present economic climate, but that won’t be the case for a handful of exceptional youngsters from Welwyn Hatfield.
13/03/09 The Mayor's Chinese charity evening
Following the huge success of The Mayor’s Civic Dinner and Dance on Saturday, which raised in excess of £2,200 for the Mayor’s charities, Councillor Michael Long continues his charitable efforts with a Chinese Evening.
10/03/09 Welwyn Hatfield is WasteAware
Members of the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership met at a showcase event hosted by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council at Campus West on Friday 6 March 2009.
09/03/09 Civic diners raise over £2000 for the Mayor's charities
Some 104 guests joined the Mayor, Councillor Mick Long, and Mayoress Dorothy Carr, at this year’s Civic Dinner and Dance on Saturday (7 March 2009). The assemblage raised a total of £2200*, which will benefit the Mayor’s appointed charities for 2009; local charity The Mixed Group and Macmillan Cancer Support.
27/02/09 Core Strategy consultation begins
Consultation on how Welwyn Hatfield can best achieve the targets for development and change, imposed upon it in the East of England Plan, begins on 4 March 2009.
27/02/09 Council Tax for 2009/10 set
Council Members set the Borough’s council tax for 2009/10 at a Special Council meeting last night (26 February 2009).
23/02/09 Core Strategy consultation events announced
Public consultation regarding Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s ‘Core Strategy Issues and Options’ will begin next week (4 March 2009). The Council urges all Welwyn Hatfield residents and businesses to participate in the consultation process, and has provided a number of ways for people to get involved. Consultation closes at 4.45pm on 1 May 2009.
20/02/2009 Hatfield town centre circus a great success
The crowds turned out in force to enjoy Hatfield town centre’s circus fun day on Wednesday 18 February, with many wishing the circus came to town every day.
18/02/2009 Fine Food and Craft Market
Following its success last year, the Fine Food and Craft Market returns to Welwyn Garden City on Saturday 21 February, and will return every third Saturday of the month. The market will feature an exciting and varied range of fresh produce and crafts.
18/02/2009 Improvements to street cleaning performance
Satisfaction levels in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s street cleaning service have increased in line with improvements in its performance.
18/02/2009 - United over Hatfield Town Centre
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce that it is forming a united front with all political groups on the Council, in the continuing discussions with partners, St Modwen and the Homes and Communities Agency (the HCA), to explore the best way forward for the redevelopment of Hatfield Town Centre.
18/02/2009 - European delegates descend on Welwyn Garden City to discuss ‘garden cities’ in Europe
On Tuesday 17 February, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council was host to European delegates from Belgium and France interested in building a trans-national project to promote garden cities in North Western Europe.
13/02/09 The future of Stanborough car parks
The third meeting of the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Task and Finish Group regarding Stanborough car parks met last week, 3 February.
12/02/2009 Panshanger Rainbows help to look after our planet
Panshanger Rainbows, with help from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, will be planting a tree near Panshanger community centre in Welwyn Garden City, in recognition of their recycling efforts.
09/02/2009 Council tax set
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has announced an average rise of 2.5% in its portion of council tax for the next year. The actual increase will vary depending upon which part of the Borough you live in according to the ‘Parish Precept and your share of special expenses’.
09/02/2009 Circus comes to Hatfield town centre
All the fun and excitement of the circus is coming to Hatfield town centre on Wednesday 18 February.
6/02/2009 Update on weather impediment of Welwyn Hatfield services - Friday
Refuse and recycling services will not take place today (Friday 6 February) due to the still treacherous road conditions.
05/02/2009 Campus West efficiency and access refurbishment
Campus West and Rollercity will undergo a series of major works to improve accessibility at the venue.
04/02/2009 Half term kid’s party
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is hosting a children’s party on 18 February 2009. The event will include a disco, face-painting and party food.
03/02/09 Posthopper bus service launched
Following the closure of some rural post offices, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is providing a bus service to link those areas with more central offices.
03/02/09 Civic Dinner and Dance
Welwyn Hatfield residents are invited to attend the Mayor’s Annual Civic Dinner and Dance. To be held on 7 March at the Homestead Court Hotel, the event will be hosted by the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Michael Long and the The Mayoress, Dorothy Carr. The night is in support of the Mayors charities and is the highlight of the Mayoral calendar.
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