Residents may have noticed the large new warehouses being constructed along Cole Green Lane, next to the new Welcome to Welwyn Garden City sign. This development is on land within the green belt, it appears it was granted planning permission by WHBC. A short video has appeared on YouTube talking about this controversial development, you […]
Plant a Legacy Tree for the Centenary
The imminent centenary presents a legacy opportunity to re-green Welwyn Garden City. Many trees have been lost and others are very old or have outgrown their locations. The benefits of trees as a visual amenity, for birdlife and sustainability are very topical at present. The Welwyn Garden City Society has produced an information sheet for […]
Two short videos from Panshanger
We just wanted to point to these these two short videos that have recently emerged, they may be of interest: The local Panshanger Park featured on BBC Countryfile over Easter, it was a good piece and the park looked wonderful. They did mention that it’s still not fully open to the public, this is something […]
Remaining Stanborough Poplars felled
All the poplar trees in the Stanborough Lakes north car park were felled in January, as you can see from the below it’s a significant loss of tree cover. The two photos were taken from the same spot. Many of us remember the outcry in 2008 when the council announced, with no consultation, that all […]
Trees and Woodland Draft Strategy Consultation
WHBC currently have a public consultation underway seeking residents feedback on their new Trees and Woodland Draft Strategy. This document when finalised will replace the previous Tree Strategy. The consultation runs until the 15th November and can be accessed by following this link: http://consult.welhat.gov.uk/portal/planning_policy/landscape_and _ecology_consultations/trees_consultation_2017 The full PDF document can be downloaded here: http://consult.welhat.gov.uk/file/4719373 The Society will […]