Have your say on the creation of a new parish council for Welwyn Garden City

Timetable

The timetable below sets out the next steps and dates for this Community Governance Review.

Date

Action

16 September 2026

Draft recommendations for second public consultation taken to Full Council.

17 September to 31 October 2026

Second public consultation on draft recommendations for nine weeks.

November 2026

Consultation responses reviewed by Cross Party Panel and final recommendations developed.

23 November 2026

Final recommendations taken to Full Council.

1 April 2027*

Reorganisation Order made (if applicable).

May 2027*

Parish council elections to be held under any new arrangements decided and new Parish Councillors elected to represent Welwyn Garden City (if applicable).

*dependent on recommendations from consultations.