Lib Dems Win Six Seats, Gaining Two New Seats
A superb set of results saw Welwyn Hatfield Liberal democrats increase our number of councillors to 14, after a phenomenal campaign.
7 May 2023
Local Updates
WelHat News
Local Elections Just One Week Away
Our Lib Dem Candidates Are Meeting Thousands Of Voters
25 Apr 2023
Voter ID Coming to Local Elections in Welwyn Hatfield
You will now need to bring ID to vote on May 4th - here's what you need to know.
2 Apr 2023
Tories Losing The Plot at Full Council
Incredible ccenes at in the council Chamber on Wednesday evening saw a dramatic series of votes, ending in our joint motion being passed to reverse the Tory allotment hike!
16 Mar 2023
Welhat Lib Dems Leading on Allotment Backlash
Cllrs Jane & Russ join Panshanger residents, talking to the BBC.
12 Mar 2023
Local Plan Under Consultation
The future of planning and development across Welwyn Hatfield is under the spotlight, with residents being consulted until 15th February.
6 Feb 2023
Hertfordshire News
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire SEND improvement plan “vague”
Plans to improve Hertfordshire’s failing special needs service are “vague and lack meaningful commitments”, according to Lib Dem opposition councillors.
23 Jan 2024
Hertfordshire County
Herts Lib Dems Announce Sean Prendergast as their Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats announce Sean Prendergast as their Police and Crime Commissioner candidate. Sean is an experienced investigator for the Housing Ombudsman Service and is also a District Councillor in North Herts.
9 Jan 2024
Hertfordshire County
Judicial Review shows the systemic failings in the Hertfordshire SEND Service. It must improve!
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats were shocked at the findings of a recent Judicial Review which exposed the failure of the Conservative-led County’s SEND service.
20 Dec 2023
Hertfordshire County
Council backs Lib Dem opposition to Luton airport expansion
Hertfordshire County Council has declared its official opposition to Luton Airport expansion, after a motion by the Liberal Democrat group was approved.
15 Dec 2023
Hertfordshire County
Council approves Lib Dem call to speed up SEND improvement
Pressure is mounting on Hertfordshire council leaders to speed up improvements for crisis-hit SEND services, for children with special education needs and disabilities.
15 Dec 2023
Hertfordshire County
Councillors slam “brutal” cuts to youth services
Brutal cuts to youth services will severely affect deprived children in Hertfordshire, say Lib Dem opposition councillors.
11 Dec 2023