Watford Borough Council

One Watford, the town’s local strategic partnership, is identifying its new priorities to focus on over the next two years.

The overall vision for One Watford and all its partners is to create a town to be proud of, where people will always choose to live, work and visit.

Having gathered the available evidence and related facts and figures, One Watford has developed six objectives and a number of short-term priorities which it believes addresses the big issues for Watford.

A well-planned town with homes to suit all needs

• Meet housing needs, especially around the affordability and type of housing available
• Reduce congestion
• Support the development of Watford Health Campus and other key sites in the town

A safer town

• Reduce alcohol and drug-related crime
• Reduce violent crime
• Reduce acquisitive crime
• Reduce anti-social behaviour and criminal damage
• Increase the feeling of safety in the community
• Reduce re-offending

A healthy town

• Reduce smoking and smoke-related harm
• Increase physical activity levels
• Reduce obesity

A prosperous and educated town

• Ensure Watford remains a place where businesses can thrive
• Support people through the changing economic climate
• Address the skills gap
• Increase participation and performance in apprenticeships
• Increase performance of adult learners at Full Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
• Support people with low levels of basic skills and English language needs

A well-informed community where everyone can contribute

• Support the voluntary sector
• Maintain and improve community cohesion
• Support the District Children's Trust Partnership
• Increase pride in the town

A town that protects its environment and heritage

• Reduce the amount of personal travel using cars
• Support businesses and residents to reduce their energy use and become greener
• Ensure that key plans for development in the town protect Watford's heritage

You can get involved by telling One Watford if you agree that these issues are important for the future of the town, or if you think One Watford has missed anything. Contact One Watford by emailing onewatford@watford.gov.uk or by writing to One Watford c/o Watford Borough Council, Town Hall, Watford, WD17 3EX. Look out for online consultation on this subject coming soon.

Recent consultation

The Watford Market survey has now closed. Feedback on this consultation will appear here when it is available.