Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

11/09/2026

🐋 Immerse yourself in ocean dreams - float over to White Lion Square, Hatfield on Saturday 19 September for our latest town centre event - A Whale's Story! 🐳

FREE salty sea activities built around a fantastic immersive marine-themed experience 🌊 include:

📚 Library story time (11.15am- - 11.45am)
🖌️ Library arts & crafts (12-1.30pm)
🍳 Live cooking demos by Five Dinners
🖌️ face painting

- and much more!
🕚 11am - 5pm
You also get 3 hours free parking 🚗 in The Common car park!

Go to https://orlo.uk/yydYT

11/09/2026

Make sure you are recycling your batteries and electricals correctly!

Did you know a fire can start in one of our recycling trucks or facilities because batteries and electricals are being thrown out in household bins? These incidents place collection crews and facility employees at immediate risk and can cause catastrophic damage despite significant investment in fire detection, suppression systems and emergency-response procedures.🔋 🔥

This video shows the shocking moment a lithium battery caught fire at a Waste Transfer Station in North Tyneside 👉 https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/new-video-shows-moment-battery-caught-fire-at-waste-transfer-station/

Help keep everyone safe:
❌ Never put batteries in your rubbish or recycling bins
✅ Recycle them at local battery recycling drop-off points

Find out more: https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/electrical-recycling-near-me/

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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

👮 We've listened to your concerns about anti-social behaviour at Parkhouse Court in Hatfield and taken action to tackle the problem.

We've introduced a new Public Spaces Protection Order so that police and council officers extra powers to crack down on nuisance behaviours. Those caught breaking the signposted rules could face fixed penalty notices of £100, while persistent offenders can be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000.

👉 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/WVnd5

Herts Police

10/09/2026

🚲 We've been conducting proactive bike patrols around 📍 Parkhouse Court to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

In the early hours of Saturday (5 September), Response Team 2 officers were just five minutes into their patrol when a Wanted man was spotted and arrested.

⚖️ The man, who is in his 40s and from , was wanted for failing to appear at court in relation to shoplifting and vehicle interference.

This is a fantastic example of how proactive policing and high-visibility patrols can deliver immediate results, removing wanted offenders from the streets and helping to keep our communities safe.

👮 Residents can expect to see a regular police presence in the Parkhouse Court area as part of the Public Spaces Protection Order. Find out more on the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council website: https://orlo.uk/besqw

10/09/2026

💻 Improve your digital skills for the workplace with this 5-week course from Step2Skills.

Build your confidence using technology for work, career progression, or returning to employment.

📍 Hatfield Library
🗓️ Thursdays from 24 September
🕐 1pm-3.15pm

👉 Find out more and book: https://orlo.uk/7Mcs0

Residents Panel for WHBC Tenants & Leaseholders

09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Market Place last weekend! 🤩

09/09/2026

WHBC Full Council will consider proposals on 16 September for a second consultation into establishing a parish council for Welwyn Garden City.

If agreed, residents will be able to have their say from 17 September to 31 October. Full details:

​WHBC Full Council to consider second consultation on the establishment ​of a parish council for Welwyn Garden City

09/09/2026

Fed up of deciding what to cook every night? Want to save money on food shopping or eat healthier?

Hertfordshire residents can now get a new fully personalised meal plan, based on their specific needs, every week – with a complete shopping list!

Worth over £80 per year, this is funded and supported by Hertfordshire County Council to help members of the community eat better, save money and make dinnertimes easy and delicious.

👉 Sign up and start planning your meals here: https://orlo.uk/yiWQO

09/09/2026

Just one week to go until Pension Awareness Week!

Pension Geeks are running a series of free online events, including a session on how MoneyHelper can support you.

On 15 September DWP will be presenting at a session on Maximising Income in Later Life, spotlighting State Pension and Pension Credit.

Book your place here: https://ow.ly/QT7S50ZIKqi

Find out more and see the full programme on the Pension Awareness Week website: https://ow.ly/fxXg50ZIKqj