Formed from the merger of Keep the G in WGC and the WGC Heritage Trust, the group aims to foster public interest in the Garden City principles through engagement and education. We actively engage the community in understanding and appreciating the Garden City ethos, which emphases balanced development, green spaces and self sufficient communities.
We work together to preserve the heritage and design of our beautiful town
We are proactive in our approach to positive change and the future of our town

Heritage
As the second Garden City, Howard learnt lessons from Letchworth to implement in Welwyn Garden City. Over a century later we champion and celebrate all the town’s heritage and history locally, nationally and internationally..
Find out moreTown Planning
Welwyn Garden City teaches important lessons about town planning. His vision was to combine the best elements of town and country life. He created a town with sustainable growth and is a model for modern urban planning. Our work includes influencing the developments and growth that the town needs.
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Get involved
As an active charity the support of local people is vital to our work. Whether you’re able to become a micro volunteer or to offer your help more regularly, your help will make a difference in your local community.
Get involvedTogether for Welwyn Garden City is a charitable organisation dedicated to promoting and preserving the unique ethos of Welwyn Garden City

Together we will work proactively to protect and promote WGC’s enduring sense of community and high standards of design, set by the founders.
Latest News
Hear about our latest heritage, history, local plan, new planning developments, green spaces, architecture and Welwyn Garden news stories that affect you.

08 Aug 25
WGC Celebration attracts 1,000 visitors!
On Saturday 12 July 2025 the Howard Centre played host to a day of Celebrations for Welwyn Garden City, organised by volunteers from Together and attracted over 1,000 people.

28 Jan 25
Can you help us?
We are on the lookout for a range of helpers to support the achievement of our mission to protect and preserve the past, present and future of WGC. Current volunteers and trustees have already been so generous with their time.

10 Jan 25
Devolution in Hertfordshire
The government recently announced it looks to reduce the number of councils in England and that Hertfordshire is one of its priorities.

20 Jan 25
Preserving and promoting the town’s heritage and future
Together for Welwyn Garden City has made significant strides in preserving and promoting the town’s heritage and future.
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