Birchall Garden Suburb: Residents Invited to Comment on Revised Planning
Residents are being given another opportunity to have their say on one of the largest proposed developments on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, following the submission of further information relating to the Birchall Garden Suburb planning application. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and East Herts Council have launched a further public consultation on the proposals, […]
Panshanger Golf Course to be Closed for Redevelopment? Have Your Say By 31 July
The consultation closes at midnight on Friday 31 July 2026. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is consulting on proposals that could see Panshanger Golf Course replaced by new leisure facilities together with housing. The consultation raises a number of significant issues for residents and, while many people welcome investment in improved leisure facilities, the proposals have […]
WGC Town/Parish Council Consultation Open Until 30 June 2026 – Your Voice, Your Choice!
The next stage in a potential Town/Parish Council for Welwyn Garden City is underway. The Council consultation with residents is open until 30 June 2026. In simple terms the benefits of a Town/ Parish Council are summarised in the acronym SPADE and include: Stand Up for Welwyn Garden City, keep local decisions local and stop […]
Residents Urged to Engage with Draft Local Plan
The Welwyn Garden City Society is calling on residents to take urgent action following the release of the draft Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Local Plan. The Society believes that the proposed changes to the town centre — in particular the redesignation of Campus West and Oaklands sites from cultural to residential use — represent a […]
Draft Local Plan – Get Involved In the Resident Consultation
The Welwyn Garden City Society is calling on residents to take urgent action following the release of the draft Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Local Plan. The Society believes that the proposed changes to the town centre — in particular the redesignation of Campus West and Oaklands sites from cultural to residential use — represent a […]
Welwyn Garden City Town Council:Your Voice = Your Choice!
Protecting Welwyn Garden City’s Future:Why We Must Consider Setting up a Town Council Local control of local services is under threat. The Welwyn Garden City Society is working with Team Handside LibDems and Together for WGC. Badges don’t matter – we are all working to make a better Welwyn Garden City. Your Voice = Your Choice! […]
Wheat Quarter – Society’s Response to Planning Submission
Planning Application 6/2025/0321/MAJ for the Wheat Quarter Broadwater Road Comment from the Welwyn Garden City Society It is good to see the Developer’s commitment in these proposals to finally make use of this important site. It has been vacant for far too long. The new approach is refreshing as it reduces the density which is […]
Wheat Quarter Consultation – Society’s Response
The Society provided the following response to the Wheat Quarter consultation which closed on 1 November 2024. Standard questions had to be answered. The developer plans to submit for planning in the first week of December 2024 – a date that looks very challenging. If you wish to be involved in future meetings with the […]
Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night: Test Your Knowledge for a Good Cause.
Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and philanthropy as the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield presents his Charity Quiz Night in aid of Herts Young Homeless. This exciting event is set to take place on Friday, 15th November 2024, at the Terrace Suite, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. Gather your brightest friends and form […]
The initial Wheat Quarter consultation – Give them your views
The initial Wheat Quarter consultation is Thursday 17 October 2024Give them your views 3pm to 7.30pm Location: On the site under the silos/ The Wheat Quarter Site Office, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3AE Details and updates here: https://wheatquarter-consultation.co.uk The following are some points for residents to consider when reviewing the consultation proposals: Note: