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
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
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Conservative councillors stand up for Welwyn Hatfield's Green Belt 14th January 2022 At a recent meeting of the council's Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel, Conservative councillors unanimously backed a motion to protect our Green Belt and... Local News
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Borough Council leader plays vital role in responding to Afghanistan crisis 25th August 2021 Conservative-led Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is taking positive action in responding to the turbulent situation in Afghanistan. 3 Afghan families are able... Local News
Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives pull off stunning election sweep 11th May 2021 The all-important May 2021 local elections are over, and Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives are the big winners. We started the elections with three of the eight... Local News
Our roadmap back to normality 22nd February 2021 Today the Prime Minister outlined our roadmap for a return to normality, as we gradually move away from the restrictions COVID-19 has forced us to endure. From... Local News
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We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News