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SIR – On behalf of The Royal British Legion, I would like to thank members of the council, Hertfordshire Constabulary and members of the army, navy and air cadets who provided the guards of honour at the Howardsgate and Hatfield Hyde Memorials, plus all... Full Letter »
SIR – At last! Conservative councillor John Dean has admitted failing Hatfield residents. Well, sort of. In his recent letter the leader of Welwyn Hatfield Council (PLC?) informed us of improvements taking place within our home town. In short, since the... Full Letter »
SIR – Following the result of using the Royal Mail recorded delivery service, I have a cunning plan to save people money during the credit crunch. I sent a very important cheque for my tax return to the tax man by Royal Mail recorded delivery. I went... Full Letter »
SIR – I was somewhat perplexed when I read the letter from Andrew Tinsley, (former Labour leader). The final sentence in his letter states people who live in glass houses should not throw stones . It is most unfortunate that he did not heed his own... Full Letter »
SIR – For the past two years I have contacted various people to tell them that the steps next to lamppost 18 on the Alban Way have been in a bad state of repair. I have fallen twice and have seen other have the same misfortune. I was promised that... Full Letter »
Sir – I wish to reassure R Bailey, WHT Nov 19, that there is more outcry than he realises concerning charging the disabled for parking at our hospitals. I suspect that although WHT accurately reported the changes, the headline Disabled win free... Full Letter »
SIR – May I via your letters page thank Susan Jones for her letter in last week s WHT. It is very reassuring to see that one of our local councillors has a grasp of the fact that Burrowfield is rapidly becoming overdeveloped with the wrong type of... Full Letter »
SIR – Your readers may be aware that an East Herts planning application is soon to be determined on the wind farm proposal at Benington just to the north of our borough near Watton. Because of its opposition to the wind farm, I have reluctantly decided... Full Letter »
SIR – It was remiss of me not to acknowledge fully the contribution of local people in my recent letter to Hatfield residents regarding the town centre. It is quite right that the members of Action Hatfield have contributed greatly to the improvements be... Full Letter »
Sir – Many thanks for publishing the letter last month regarding the issues surrounding a swimming pool for young people, and further raising the awareness of a very important aspect of the proposed development: consultation. In developing ideas for the... Full Letter »
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