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
Conservative Future expands at a staggering rate! 13th November 2013 A record number of young people were at last week’s monthly Politics and Poppadum’s curry social night! Local News
Community's Hats Arrive in Afghanistan 6th November 2013 The efforts of the good people of Welwyn Hatfield have been realised as troops get hats Local News
Time to say goodbye to the 'Wel-Hats' 6th November 2013 On Friday 1 st November, the mammoth ‘Wel-Hats’ campaign came to a head with the packing up of the 2000 hats that have been hand knitted by the generous... Local News
Time to say goodbye to the 'Wel-Hats' 6th November 2013 On Friday 1 st November, the mammoth ‘Wel-Hats’ campaign came to a head with the packing up of the 2000 hats that have been hand knitted by the generous... Local News
Get ready to pack up the hats! 30th October 2013 The staggering 2000 Wel-Hats are being packed and sent off this Friday here at Maynard House from Midday. Local News
Christmas Market at Hatfield House set to be biggest yet 28th October 2013 The annual Christmas Market at Hatfield House takes place on Saturday, 9 th November at the Riding School within the grounds of Hatfield House from 10.30am to... Local News
Poppy Pride in WGC 24th October 2013 Poppy Appeal Launch includes the naming of a FCC Train the Poppy Express! Local News
Local Conservatives Support the Royal British Legion 22nd October 2013 The office of local MP Grant Shapps is helping the Poppy Appeal by selling poppies in the local area. Join Grant and the team collecting for the Appeal. Local News
Welwyn Hatfield wins National CPF award 16th October 2013 WHCA has been recognised for its valuable contribution to a National Discussion paper on ‘Working Families’ with a certificate from the Conservative Policy... Local News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News