PC Natasha Redman was joined by WHBC Chief Executive in the Anniversary Gardens in WGC to mark Stephen Lawrence Day Stephen was standing with a friend at a bus stop in Eltham approached both of them shouting racist comments.  The white youths stabbed Stephen twice and he bled to death in the street Stephen was stabbed and killed purely because of the colour of his skin.  Following his death his family and supporters have successfully campaigned for changes to the law so that hate crimes for specific protected characteristics have been introduced.  who was also joined by colleagues from Hertfordshire Police Hertfordshire Fire Service and officers from WHBC said: Today’s event was an opportunity to honour Stephen’s life and reaffirm our commitment to tackling hate crime and supporting the Black community We take reports of hate crime very seriously and this is why we have dedicated officers like me who are on hand to provide specialist support to victims We hope that victims will report hate crimes to police however we understand that some may not feel comfortable doing this we encourage you to use the council’s third party reporting centre and they will make the report on your behalf To report a hate crime to WHBC, you can come to our office in Welwyn Garden City during opening hours and ask to speak to a Hate Crime Champion. Hate crimes can also be reported to police via the non-emergency number 101. In an emergency, where there is an immediate threat to life or property, always dial 999.  Or if you do not feel comfortable talking directly to the somebody, you can report a hate crime online. Welcome to housingtoday.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing By 2025-02-20T12:42:00+00:00 Malaysian developer IJM bought site after previous joint venture’s scheme fell through IJM Land and Treble Eight Group have submitted a planning application to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council for the 579-home redevelopment of the former Shredded Wheat factory site in Hertfordshire The masterplan for Wheat Quarter on Hyde Way three and four bedroom houses with private gardens 141 retirement living homes and 305 flats for rent with shared amenities such as a co-working space Malaysian property developer IJM and London-based developer Treble Eight Group are also planning a 180-room aparthotel a type of accommodation offering furnished apartments silos are set to be repurposed to create a sky bar and restaurant alongside competitive leisure space on the ground floor with potential uses including a climbing wall A food and beverage area is planned for the boiler house and grain store incorporating a tap room and retail facilties with surrounding public realm designated for community and pop-up events Improvements to the pedestrian footbridge from Welwyn Garden City station new stairs and retail unit also feature in the proposals Planning permisison for Wheat Quarter was originally granted to joint venture partners ZM Land & Capital and Metropolitan Thames Valley in late 2018 The pair was set to deliver a mixed-use scheme with 1,440 flats but nearly four years of no progress caused the site to fall into receivership A spokesman from IJM Land said: “When we showed our proposals at the public consultation in October [2024] hundreds of residents came to meet us and we received a clear message: We are extremely excited with our proposed scheme and look forward to starting construction works and delivering for Welwyn Garden City community” IJM employs 4,000 people across nine countries it acquired a 50% stake in construction firm JRL Group for £50m to further its expansion into the UK.  Chilterns Shopping Centre heads for demolition to make way for two new residential buildings  Plans unveiled for first 331-home phase of 1,000-home masterplan The Bristol Zoological Society says judicial review has “no merit” after taking independent legal advice Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme  DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards  Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated by special services held in Hatfield Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Village on Sunday 10 November Councillor Jane Quinton and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Executive Director (Resident Services and Climate Change) will be attending a service at the War Memorial Welwyn Garden City at 10.50am after the parade from The Campus The parade to the War Memorial will start from The Campus roundabout at 10.30am ex-servicemen and women and youth organisations will be in attendance and the Welwyn Garden City Band will play at the service a service will be held at the Memorial Garden next to the Hatfield House gates (opposite Hatfield train station) Councillor Shirley Asare will be attending along with the Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's Chief Eexecutive please proceed to either the George’s Gate Car Park or Station Gate entrances of Hatfield Park The parade begins at 10:30am and concludes at the Memorial Gardens where the service will commence at 10:45am ex-servicemen and women and youth organisations will be present the wreath laying will take place at the war memorial at 10.50am the parade will commence to St Mary’s Church for a short Service of Remembrance There will also be a service at Hatfield Hyde The procession leaves St Mary Magdalene Church at 2.50pm with the Service commencing at the Memorial at 3pm This will be attended by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Mayor Councillor Frank Marsh accompanied by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Anthony Chapman RD DL Councillor Max Holloway and Chief Executive “I am honored to represent the borough as Mayor and to stand alongside the courageous men and women who have served our country in past and present conflicts around the world It is important that we take time to remember all those who have served and continue to serve their country.”