Hatfield Town Council
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News and information from Hatfield Town Council, who sit at the first tier of local government in the area - sharing duties with Herts County Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
www.hatfield-herts.gov.uk
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If you visit the shops at Birchwood or the Hilltop you may just spot a new addition to the post boxes there.
We assisted two local knitting groups with their Christmas post box projects (they did all the hard work though!).
Read more on our website: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
We assisted two local knitting groups with their Christmas post box projects (they did all the hard work though!).
Read more on our website: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Hatfield Knitters Spread Christmas Cheer on Local Post Boxes | Hatfield Town Council (Hertfordshire)
The toppers, now proudly displayed at Birchwood Post Office on Birchwood Avenue and South Hatfield Post Office on Bishops Rise, were unveiled this week with
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December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you visit the shops at Birchwood or the Hilltop you may just spot a new addition to the post boxes there.
We assisted two local knitting groups with their Christmas post box projects (they did all the hard work though!).
Read more on our website: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
We assisted two local knitting groups with their Christmas post box projects (they did all the hard work though!).
Read more on our website: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Hatfield Town Council notes the news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with regard to the quarry at Ellenbrook.
We will be studying the proposal to reopen the public inquiry and liaison with stakeholders to understand the impact on local residents.
tinyurl.com/56xx5rta
We will be studying the proposal to reopen the public inquiry and liaison with stakeholders to understand the impact on local residents.
tinyurl.com/56xx5rta
Statement: Ellenbrook Quarry Planning Inquiry to Reopen | Hatfield Town Council (Hertfordshire)
Hatfield Town Council note the recent news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, with regards to Brett Aggregates application to
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November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hatfield Town Council notes the news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with regard to the quarry at Ellenbrook.
We will be studying the proposal to reopen the public inquiry and liaison with stakeholders to understand the impact on local residents.
tinyurl.com/56xx5rta
We will be studying the proposal to reopen the public inquiry and liaison with stakeholders to understand the impact on local residents.
tinyurl.com/56xx5rta
Hatfield Town Council's annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be taking place on Sunday 9th November.
Parade: 10.30am (from the front of Hatfield House)
Service: 10.50am (Memorial Gardens)
Refreshments available in the Old Palace after the service - all are welcome!
#RemembranceDay
Parade: 10.30am (from the front of Hatfield House)
Service: 10.50am (Memorial Gardens)
Refreshments available in the Old Palace after the service - all are welcome!
#RemembranceDay
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hatfield Town Council's annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be taking place on Sunday 9th November.
Parade: 10.30am (from the front of Hatfield House)
Service: 10.50am (Memorial Gardens)
Refreshments available in the Old Palace after the service - all are welcome!
#RemembranceDay
Parade: 10.30am (from the front of Hatfield House)
Service: 10.50am (Memorial Gardens)
Refreshments available in the Old Palace after the service - all are welcome!
#RemembranceDay
📢 Looking for a venue this month? Lemsford Village Hall has a rare slot Sat 20 Sept (6pm–12am)! 🎉 Space for 120, licensed bar & terrace. Perfect for parties, receptions & more.
Book now: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/venue-hire/c...
Book now: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/venue-hire/c...
September 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📢 Looking for a venue this month? Lemsford Village Hall has a rare slot Sat 20 Sept (6pm–12am)! 🎉 Space for 120, licensed bar & terrace. Perfect for parties, receptions & more.
Book now: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/venue-hire/c...
Book now: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/venue-hire/c...
We are disappointed to report that a safety surface has been vandalised at Tiger Moth Way play area.
As with cases such as this, the cost of these necessary safety repairs will be taken from the town council's maintenance budget, affecting plans to improve facilities elsewhere.
As with cases such as this, the cost of these necessary safety repairs will be taken from the town council's maintenance budget, affecting plans to improve facilities elsewhere.
September 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We are disappointed to report that a safety surface has been vandalised at Tiger Moth Way play area.
As with cases such as this, the cost of these necessary safety repairs will be taken from the town council's maintenance budget, affecting plans to improve facilities elsewhere.
As with cases such as this, the cost of these necessary safety repairs will be taken from the town council's maintenance budget, affecting plans to improve facilities elsewhere.
80 years ago today, WWII officially ended with Japan’s surrender on Sept 2, 1945.
Hatfield remembers with a new Cherry Tree planted near the former De Havilland site on Nimrod Drive.
Read more: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
#Remembrance
Hatfield remembers with a new Cherry Tree planted near the former De Havilland site on Nimrod Drive.
Read more: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
#Remembrance
Hatfield Marks 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War | Hatfield Town Council (Hertfordshire)
On the morning of Tuesday 2nd September 2025, Hatfield Town Council held a commemorative event in the small open space at Nimrod Drive, close to the former
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September 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
80 years ago today, WWII officially ended with Japan’s surrender on Sept 2, 1945.
Hatfield remembers with a new Cherry Tree planted near the former De Havilland site on Nimrod Drive.
Read more: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
#Remembrance
Hatfield remembers with a new Cherry Tree planted near the former De Havilland site on Nimrod Drive.
Read more: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
#Remembrance
Deputy Mayor of Hatfield, Cllr Nike Fakoya, attended the opening of Sumac & Saffron Turkish Kitchen & Bar at The Galleria. 🌟 We’re delighted to welcome new businesses to Hatfield, bringing fresh opportunities & experiences and we wish them every success!
September 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Deputy Mayor of Hatfield, Cllr Nike Fakoya, attended the opening of Sumac & Saffron Turkish Kitchen & Bar at The Galleria. 🌟 We’re delighted to welcome new businesses to Hatfield, bringing fresh opportunities & experiences and we wish them every success!
HTC are considering developing a football ground at Birchwood and we are interested to hear your views.
Please fill in the form via the link to share your thoughts. The form closes at 5pm on Tuesday 16th September.
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/sports-facil...
Please fill in the form via the link to share your thoughts. The form closes at 5pm on Tuesday 16th September.
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/sports-facil...
Hatfield Sports & Football Facilities: Community Engagement | Hatfield Town Council (Hertfordshire)
Hatfield Town Council are considering developing a football ground at Birchwood, built to a standard approved by the FA, where local teams might play their
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August 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
HTC are considering developing a football ground at Birchwood and we are interested to hear your views.
Please fill in the form via the link to share your thoughts. The form closes at 5pm on Tuesday 16th September.
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/sports-facil...
Please fill in the form via the link to share your thoughts. The form closes at 5pm on Tuesday 16th September.
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/sports-facil...
Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor Mick Wise, recently visited the Expressive Arts Showcase at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, which featured some amazing performances, art displays, and exhibitions.
Read more about the event on our website:
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Read more about the event on our website:
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Mayor of Hatfield Attends Inspiring Expressive Arts Showcase | Hatfield Town Council (Hertfordshire)
Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor Mick Wise, was among guests who enjoyed a vibrant evening of creativity, performance and community spirit at Bishop's Hatfield
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July 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor Mick Wise, recently visited the Expressive Arts Showcase at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, which featured some amazing performances, art displays, and exhibitions.
Read more about the event on our website:
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Read more about the event on our website:
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
We'll be joined by the Healthy Hub at the Community Hub at Roe Hill Hall on July 31st, where the team will be on hand to have a chat, give advice and provide information on a variety of health and wellbeing topics.
Come along, grab a cuppa, and meet some friendly faces!
Come along, grab a cuppa, and meet some friendly faces!
July 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We'll be joined by the Healthy Hub at the Community Hub at Roe Hill Hall on July 31st, where the team will be on hand to have a chat, give advice and provide information on a variety of health and wellbeing topics.
Come along, grab a cuppa, and meet some friendly faces!
Come along, grab a cuppa, and meet some friendly faces!
Hatfield Town Mayor Cllr Mick Wise joined 500+ locals for the first #HatfieldHealthDay – a fun, active event at Hatfield Leisure Centre with taster sessions, health talks & local organisations.
Cllr Wise: “Events like this show how many ways there are to stay healthy and connected.” 💚 #Wellbeing
Cllr Wise: “Events like this show how many ways there are to stay healthy and connected.” 💚 #Wellbeing
July 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hatfield Town Mayor Cllr Mick Wise joined 500+ locals for the first #HatfieldHealthDay – a fun, active event at Hatfield Leisure Centre with taster sessions, health talks & local organisations.
Cllr Wise: “Events like this show how many ways there are to stay healthy and connected.” 💚 #Wellbeing
Cllr Wise: “Events like this show how many ways there are to stay healthy and connected.” 💚 #Wellbeing
Thank you to everyone who made Hatfield Community Day such a success — performers, stallholders, volunteers, and all who came along! 💚
A scorching day filled with amazing community spirit. More photos & stories coming soon
#HatfieldCommunityDay #Hatfield
A scorching day filled with amazing community spirit. More photos & stories coming soon
#HatfieldCommunityDay #Hatfield
June 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who made Hatfield Community Day such a success — performers, stallholders, volunteers, and all who came along! 💚
A scorching day filled with amazing community spirit. More photos & stories coming soon
#HatfieldCommunityDay #Hatfield
A scorching day filled with amazing community spirit. More photos & stories coming soon
#HatfieldCommunityDay #Hatfield
🎉 Hatfield Community Day is back this Saturday in White Lion Square!
We'll be featuring live music, stalls, workshops, face painting and more 🎶⚽🎨
Meet local groups, your emergency services and enjoy connecting with your community! Everyone’s welcome💙
#HatfieldCommunityDay
We'll be featuring live music, stalls, workshops, face painting and more 🎶⚽🎨
Meet local groups, your emergency services and enjoy connecting with your community! Everyone’s welcome💙
#HatfieldCommunityDay
June 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🎉 Hatfield Community Day is back this Saturday in White Lion Square!
We'll be featuring live music, stalls, workshops, face painting and more 🎶⚽🎨
Meet local groups, your emergency services and enjoy connecting with your community! Everyone’s welcome💙
#HatfieldCommunityDay
We'll be featuring live music, stalls, workshops, face painting and more 🎶⚽🎨
Meet local groups, your emergency services and enjoy connecting with your community! Everyone’s welcome💙
#HatfieldCommunityDay
Join us tomorrow at Birchwood Leisure Centre for a special @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social edition of our Warm Up Keep Fit Circuit!
All ages and abilities welcome. Come along, boost your core strength and coordination, and meet new people!
📧 Email: wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
#ThisGirlCanWeek
All ages and abilities welcome. Come along, boost your core strength and coordination, and meet new people!
📧 Email: wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
#ThisGirlCanWeek
June 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join us tomorrow at Birchwood Leisure Centre for a special @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social edition of our Warm Up Keep Fit Circuit!
All ages and abilities welcome. Come along, boost your core strength and coordination, and meet new people!
📧 Email: wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
#ThisGirlCanWeek
All ages and abilities welcome. Come along, boost your core strength and coordination, and meet new people!
📧 Email: wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
#ThisGirlCanWeek
Join us at Roe Hill Hall this lunchtime for a FREE Strength and Balance Otago session.
Part of this year's This Girl Can Week, this session is the perfect way to explore what fitness training can do for you. Join us at 12:15pm today!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #ThisGirlCan
Part of this year's This Girl Can Week, this session is the perfect way to explore what fitness training can do for you. Join us at 12:15pm today!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #ThisGirlCan
June 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Join us at Roe Hill Hall this lunchtime for a FREE Strength and Balance Otago session.
Part of this year's This Girl Can Week, this session is the perfect way to explore what fitness training can do for you. Join us at 12:15pm today!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #ThisGirlCan
Part of this year's This Girl Can Week, this session is the perfect way to explore what fitness training can do for you. Join us at 12:15pm today!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #ThisGirlCan
This year's This Girl Can Week is here! Here's a look at what we have going on this week in Hatfield.
For more information, please email wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #thisgirlcan
For more information, please email wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #thisgirlcan
June 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This year's This Girl Can Week is here! Here's a look at what we have going on this week in Hatfield.
For more information, please email wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #thisgirlcan
For more information, please email wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #thisgirlcan
💪 This Girl Can Week: Join our £2 PT session just for young people!
🗓 Sunday 15 June, 11am
Fun, low-pressure intro to gym basics, guided by a pro. Perfect for first-timers!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlCanWeek #ThisGirlCan #PersonalTrainer #Gym
🗓 Sunday 15 June, 11am
Fun, low-pressure intro to gym basics, guided by a pro. Perfect for first-timers!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlCanWeek #ThisGirlCan #PersonalTrainer #Gym
June 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
💪 This Girl Can Week: Join our £2 PT session just for young people!
🗓 Sunday 15 June, 11am
Fun, low-pressure intro to gym basics, guided by a pro. Perfect for first-timers!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlCanWeek #ThisGirlCan #PersonalTrainer #Gym
🗓 Sunday 15 June, 11am
Fun, low-pressure intro to gym basics, guided by a pro. Perfect for first-timers!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlCanWeek #ThisGirlCan #PersonalTrainer #Gym
Congratulations to our Estates Team member, Louis, for passing his City & Guilds Brush-Cutter and Trimmer course!
The course covers everything from pre-use checks and maintenance to safe and effective operation, and Louis passed with flying colours!
#Hatfield
The course covers everything from pre-use checks and maintenance to safe and effective operation, and Louis passed with flying colours!
#Hatfield
June 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to our Estates Team member, Louis, for passing his City & Guilds Brush-Cutter and Trimmer course!
The course covers everything from pre-use checks and maintenance to safe and effective operation, and Louis passed with flying colours!
#Hatfield
The course covers everything from pre-use checks and maintenance to safe and effective operation, and Louis passed with flying colours!
#Hatfield
Get ready for #ThisGirlCanWeek (9–15 June)!
Join us next week for some free or low-cost, female-friendly sessions for all abilities. Including our ever-popular Warm Up fitness circuit on Thursday 12 June, 12pm!
More info:
birchwoodleisure.co.uk/Class/warm-u...
#ThisGirlCan #fitness
Join us next week for some free or low-cost, female-friendly sessions for all abilities. Including our ever-popular Warm Up fitness circuit on Thursday 12 June, 12pm!
More info:
birchwoodleisure.co.uk/Class/warm-u...
#ThisGirlCan #fitness
June 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Get ready for #ThisGirlCanWeek (9–15 June)!
Join us next week for some free or low-cost, female-friendly sessions for all abilities. Including our ever-popular Warm Up fitness circuit on Thursday 12 June, 12pm!
More info:
birchwoodleisure.co.uk/Class/warm-u...
#ThisGirlCan #fitness
Join us next week for some free or low-cost, female-friendly sessions for all abilities. Including our ever-popular Warm Up fitness circuit on Thursday 12 June, 12pm!
More info:
birchwoodleisure.co.uk/Class/warm-u...
#ThisGirlCan #fitness
Always learning! Our estates team joined RPII's Nick this week to refresh our routine play area inspections - keeping our spaces safe, clean & fun for all!
Find our play areas: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/our-faciliti...
Read our Play Area and Open Space strategy: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/play-area-an...
Find our play areas: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/our-faciliti...
Read our Play Area and Open Space strategy: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/play-area-an...
June 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Always learning! Our estates team joined RPII's Nick this week to refresh our routine play area inspections - keeping our spaces safe, clean & fun for all!
Find our play areas: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/our-faciliti...
Read our Play Area and Open Space strategy: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/play-area-an...
Find our play areas: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/our-faciliti...
Read our Play Area and Open Space strategy: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/play-area-an...
The Hatfield Town Guide returns later this year!
If you run a local business and want to be listed for FREE, fill in this quick form by 1 July:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRS2WL
Paid ad info coming soon. Don’t miss out!
#Hatfield #LocalBusiness
If you run a local business and want to be listed for FREE, fill in this quick form by 1 July:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRS2WL
Paid ad info coming soon. Don’t miss out!
#Hatfield #LocalBusiness
June 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Hatfield Town Guide returns later this year!
If you run a local business and want to be listed for FREE, fill in this quick form by 1 July:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRS2WL
Paid ad info coming soon. Don’t miss out!
#Hatfield #LocalBusiness
If you run a local business and want to be listed for FREE, fill in this quick form by 1 July:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRS2WL
Paid ad info coming soon. Don’t miss out!
#Hatfield #LocalBusiness
A huge thank you to everybody who popped along to the Roe Hill Community Hub on Thursday last week, where we held a VE Day celebration event.
We were also delighted to be joined by
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social - who took the time to chat with residents and join in the commemorations. #VEDay80
We were also delighted to be joined by
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social - who took the time to chat with residents and join in the commemorations. #VEDay80
May 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A huge thank you to everybody who popped along to the Roe Hill Community Hub on Thursday last week, where we held a VE Day celebration event.
We were also delighted to be joined by
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social - who took the time to chat with residents and join in the commemorations. #VEDay80
We were also delighted to be joined by
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social - who took the time to chat with residents and join in the commemorations. #VEDay80
Come along to Roe Hill Community Hub tomorrow, where we’ll be joining in on the VE Day celebrations with music, refreshments (spoiler alert: cake!) and another afternoon of enjoying each others company, along with the The Chatty Cafe Scheme.
We’re open from 10am until 2pm, come drop in for a while!
We’re open from 10am until 2pm, come drop in for a while!
May 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Come along to Roe Hill Community Hub tomorrow, where we’ll be joining in on the VE Day celebrations with music, refreshments (spoiler alert: cake!) and another afternoon of enjoying each others company, along with the The Chatty Cafe Scheme.
We’re open from 10am until 2pm, come drop in for a while!
We’re open from 10am until 2pm, come drop in for a while!
It was great to see the people of Endymion Road host a VE Day celebration at the weekend, funded in part by our street party grant, made available to residents, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
We're looking forward to seeing what other streets in the town put together!
We're looking forward to seeing what other streets in the town put together!
May 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
It was great to see the people of Endymion Road host a VE Day celebration at the weekend, funded in part by our street party grant, made available to residents, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
We're looking forward to seeing what other streets in the town put together!
We're looking forward to seeing what other streets in the town put together!
The May Fayre returns again to Newgate Street in a couple of weeks, featuring an afternoon of fun with a range of games, rides, tug of war, a dog show, and of course the may pole!
Head along to the Village Green on Sunday 18th May to join the festivities!
Head along to the Village Green on Sunday 18th May to join the festivities!
May 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The May Fayre returns again to Newgate Street in a couple of weeks, featuring an afternoon of fun with a range of games, rides, tug of war, a dog show, and of course the may pole!
Head along to the Village Green on Sunday 18th May to join the festivities!
Head along to the Village Green on Sunday 18th May to join the festivities!