Have your say on the creation of a new parish council for Welwyn Garden City
Have your say on the creation of a new parish/town council for Welwyn Garden City (Community Governance Review)
Welwyn Garden City is the only area in our borough which does not have a town or parish council.
In response to public feedback we opened a Community Governance Review (CGR) exploring whether Welwyn Garden City should have a Parish Council (which may choose to be a Town Council).
This map of Welwyn Garden City shows the boundaries of the new proposed Parish Council.
You can find out more about what parish and town councils are and how they are funded in our frequently asked questions section.
Results from the first consultation
The first public consultation took place in May and June 2026 and showed community support for a Parish Council (which may choose to be a Town Council).
You can view a summary of the results.
Have your say on creating a Parish Council for Welwyn Garden City
In response to public support we have now drafted recommendations for the creation of a Parish Council and would like your views on this.
To take part in this second consultation:
- read the summary document to find out what is being proposed
- you can also view the Community Governance Review Supporting Information Document the background information and frequently asked questions section for more details
- complete the short online survey before 11.59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 to take part in the consultation by clicking on the link below.
Next steps
Once the survey has ended the Council will consider the consultation responses together with other relevant factors in making its decision.
View the Community Review Timetable.
We will post updates on this page.