Read Grant's letter to HCC's Development Control Committee below Thursday, 26 October, 2023 In conjuction with Ellenbrook Area Residents Association, Grant Shapps MP is writing to the councillors who make up the county council planning committee who'll be determining the plans for the Ellenbrook quarry on Tuesday 31st October. He is inviting local residents to co-sign the letter he'll send the committee, to demonstrate how strongly local people feel about this. You can read the letter... Local News
Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield appointed Home Secretary 20th October 2022 Our local MP Grant Shapps has been appointed as Secretary of State for the Home Department. Grant said of his appointment: "It is an enormous honour and... Local News
Conservative Welwyn Hatfield Cabinet writes to Prime Minister to push for Local Plan solution 6th October 2022 The Conservative-Cabinet members of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has written to the new Prime Minister about Welwyn Hatfield’s Local Plan. The Local Plan is... Local News
Come to our Christmas Market 2022 20th September 2022 Get ahead of your Christmas shopping and stock up on festive treats and gifts or indulge in delicious food and drink all from our wide range of stallholders at... Local News
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, passed away peacefully at her Balmoral estate today aged 96, after 70 years on the throne... Local News
Conservatives vote to reduce building in Green Belt, WGC and beyond 27th July 2022 Conservatives on Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council have voted through their plan to protect Green Belt sites across Welwyn Hatfield from development at a crunch... Local News
Herts County Council commit to stop sending waste to landfill sites by 2025 4th July 2022 Conservative-run Hertfordshire County Council has published its plans to stop sending waste to landfill sites by the year 2025, after it signed a series of new... Local News
Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives announce Hatfield Central By Election candidate 31st May 2022 We are delighted to announce that Hatfield's very own Mark Smith is our candidate for the Hatfield Central By-Election taking place on Thursday 7th July 2022... Local News
A strong campaign but a tough election for Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives 10th May 2022 This year's local election results fail to reflect the incredible campaign run by our team of candidates and councillors. Despite working harder than any of the... Local News
Conservative councillor Peter oversees repair of long-damaged road 9th February 2022 A Hatfield road which has long been in dire need of proper repair work is finally due to be resurfaced properly. Thanks largely to County Councillor Peter... Local News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
