News

New woodland area thanks to Woodland Trust grant
This new woodland is part of the Foundation’s environmental strategy to create habitat for wildlife and making the best use of a landlocked area to boost the biodiversity and the environment.

Broadway Gallery celebrates fifth birthday
It's five years since Letchworth's Broadway Gallery opened its doors to the public with an exhibition by internationally-acclaimed artist Richard Smith.

Outline planning submitted for new homes in Letchworth
The Foundation has submitted an outline planning application for 120 homes east of Talbot Way. The site is allocated for approximately 120 private and affordable homes as part of the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011-31.

Foundation makes pledge to help young unemployed people across Herts
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, with the help of business support social enterprise, Wenta, has signed up to the Government’s Kickstart Scheme which has been set up to help the young and unemployed aged between 16-24.
New recovery grant offers up to £10K for local groups
Local charities, clubs and community groups that have been impacted by the pandemic can now get the support they need with the launch of a new recovery fund by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation.

Foundation Community Award winners announced
The winners of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation’s first-ever Community Awards have been announced. The awards were launched to celebrate the contributions of those who went above and beyond to support the Letchworth community in 2020.

Letchworth's Broadway Gallery showcases new art exhibition online
After several delays due to the pandemic, Broadway Gallery has launched the Letchworth Open exhibition on 9 January 2021. The recent COVID-19 restrictions mean the gallery cannot yet welcome visitors, but the exhibition has been brought to life online.

Norton Common Winter Solstice Educational Walk
To mark the Winter Solstice, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation’s educational initiative Letchworth Learning will run a free family walk through Norton Common on Monday 21 December.

Christmas Opening Hours
Here are the Christmas opening times and contact information for the Heritage Foundation over the holiday period.

Community Awards launched to recognise outstanding community efforts
A new awards programme has been launched to recognise and celebrate the contributions of those who went above and beyond to support the Letchworth community in 2020, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Letchworth gift range on sale just in time for Christmas
Letchworth’s Garden City Collection has relaunched its range of exclusive gifts, homeware and art, available to order online, just in time for Christmas, with free delivery to UK addresses.

Tenants’ News Round-up - 23 November 2020
To help our tenants through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are sharing updates about how the Foundation can support you and how you can access government grants and funding to support your business.