A Hatfield 2030+ art project kicked-off this week as Oaklands College students met with council officers to show their initial ideas for displays in key walkways leading to White Lion Square. The seven art students are producing work based on three themes: The memory of the past 70 years The interpretation of the present Desires … Read More
Young people in Hatfield have a unique opportunity to be part of local history as the council appoints a contractor for the £1.2m transformation of White Lion Square. The council’s Cabinet awarded a contract to St Albans based Borras Construction at their meeting last night (Tuesday, 4 December) and is asking local schools or youth … Read More
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is celebrating making the shortlist for renewal and regeneration work in Hatfield. The Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards recognise excellence in local government and the council is shortlisted alongside eight other authorities for the ‘Driving Growth’ category. The entry focused on the council’s efforts to drive growth and wider regeneration in … Read More
Two council housing developments in Hatfield won the Design Excellence category at the Herts Building Futures Awards last week. Lilac Close (formerly Furzen Crescent) is a collection of seven two bed houses and Lime Tree Court (previously known as Garden Avenue) is a mix of 22 one and two bed flats. Council teams worked with … Read More
Developer Lovell has recently signed a development agreement with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) to deliver a £45 million regeneration programme which will transform the heart of South Hatfield. The High View neighbourhood centre, which dates from the 1950s, will be redeveloped with brand-new shops and homes, including affordable homes and properties for sale. Pending … Read More
Potential development opportunities in Hatfield were on display at the Hertfordshire Housing Conference this week. Members of the 2030+ partnership took a stand at the event to promote the opportunities provided through the town’s Renewal Framework for long term regeneration. A presentation was also delivered to delegates by Quintin McKellar, Vice Chancellor at the University … Read More
The University of Hertfordshire will host the 20th Hertfordshire Housing Conference – which brings together experts from across the world of housing and other related sectors, including developers, planners, architects and housing association professionals. Taking place on 14 May 2018, the Smart Herts conference will focus on a series of interconnected ‘smart’ themes, including housing, … Read More
Hatfield has once again hit the headlines, placing 17th out of 116 London commuter towns in a study by TotallyMoney. The scoring was based on four metrics: life satisfaction, journey time to London, house prices, and season ticket prices. Featuring well into the top 20, Hatfield was rated above other Hertfordshire towns including St Albans, … Read More
A planning application for the £1.2m transformation of White Lion Square in Hatfield has been submitted. Plans feature new paving, seating, raised planters, children’s play equipment, cycle parking and the return of the iconic Pearl statue – back by popular demand following a public poll in December. It is planned for her to sit in … Read More
The article, in the Times’ Bricks and Mortar section, used Hatfield and other towns to highlight the benefits of quick commuting into a variety of cities. Hatfield was lauded after placing top in Savills’ league of upwardly mobile towns within 19 and 29 minutes’ train journey to London. Favourable property prices, good shopping and the … Read More
