Stevenage s regeneration plan that could bring the UK s first New Town back to life
The town centre is undergoing a major regeneration project worth £1bn in the hope of restoring the area to its former glory
Stevenage town centre (Image: Philip Storey)
Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up here!
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice
Stevenage has a bit of a reputation that exceeds the borders of Hertfordshire.
The creation of these two new soundstages and ancillary workshops will result in at least 800 new jobs, plus 120 new learner and apprenticeship opportunities. It represents a huge boost for our local economy and ensures new and exciting opportunities ahead for our residents and businesses. Coupled with the creation of the multi-million pound Sky Studios Elstree down the road, this project reinforces Hertsmere’s status as the number one home for film and TV production. It means that Hertsmere well and truly deserves to be known as British Hollywood , something we should all feel proud about.”
Councillors met on Wednesday, May 19 to approve the award of the contract.
Bradhams Fantastic Flowers in Fore Street, Old Hatfield.
- Credit: Bradhams
As high streets spring back into life, lovers of bespoke floral creations, statement pieces and original art will adore a new shop that s finally opened in Hatfield.
Bradhams Fantastic Flowers, which includes a design studio and art gallery, opened to the public this week following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Run and launched by floral stylist Theresa Bradstreet, Bradhams can be found at 38 Fore Street in Old Hatfield.
Bradhams Fantastic Flowers, run and launched by floral stylist Theresa Bradstreet, can be found at 38 Fore Street in Old Hatfield.
- Credit: Supplied by Bradhams
Adam Wood (LEP) and Cllr Tony Kingsbury at the new car park
- Credit: Kevin Lines Photography
Hatfield s new multi-storey car park has been completed and is due to open next weekend.
The 420-space multi-storey, which has 18 disabled bays, eight electric vehicle charging points and features iconic aircraft designs symbolic of Hatfield s proud aviation heritage, will open on Saturday, March 20.
Parking will be free for three hours, with charges for longer stays.
- Credit: Kevin Lines Photography
With over a third of land in Hatfield town centre currently being used for surface-level parking, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have jointly funded The Common car park to consolidate parking and release sites across town for regeneration.