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How to access help with food during the school holidays
There are plenty of resources here in Letchworth to help all families and individuals who are experiencing food poverty during this pandemic. We explain how to access that help and tell you about the groups that are working to help the community.

Free parking announced as town's retailers prepare to reopen
In a show of support for town centre businesses, car parks at the Wynd, Arena (behind the Arena Parade shops), Rowlands Way and Broadway Gardens will have up to three hours free parking a day until 15 July.

Community Response Team opening hours from 15 June
Our Community Response Team has adjusted its opening hours to meet demand. From Monday 15 June, our hours are Monday-Friday 9am-1pm.

COVID-19 grant to support community
We've adapted our grants programme to help Letchworth based groups and charities provide relief to the community during the COVID-19 emergency.

Garden City united in COVID-19 response
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and partners have launched a new Community Response Service to support those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Foundation announces tenant support measures in response to COVID-19
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has announced measures to support its most vulnerable commercial tenants in the town affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Ready and able’ – Foundation outlines plan to support Letchworth through coronavirus crisis
The Heritage Foundation is developing an urgent plan of action to support the Letchworth community as the impact of coronavirus is being felt.

A tale of two cities
John Welch tells us about last week’s merger between Howard Cottage in Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City Housing Association to create First Garden Cities Homes

Broadway Theatre welcomes Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Take your seats with caution because Jeeves and Wooster’s 2020 UK tour is now underway! This dynamic duo will be hitting Broadway Theatre on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March 2020 with three live performances of Jeeves and Wooster In Perfect Nonsense - a P.G.
Standalone Farm announces new season with mobile planetarium, dinosaurs and a real-life mermaid
Standalone Farm reopens its doors on 17 February, ready for the February half term.