Mayor launches 2019 Audentior Awards to celebrate town’s heroes
Nominations are now open for Watford’s 14th Audentior Awards which recognise local people and organisations who are actively making Watford a better place to live and work in...
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019 in The council news-
Watford Borough Council announces next Pensioners’ Forum
Come along to the next Pensioners' Forum in July
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019 in The council news -
Big Bandstand is back for another swinging summer of free live shows
Watford Borough Council announces a summer of free live music and dance performances at the town’s iconic bandstand in Cassiobury Park...
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Food & Drink week returns 17-23 June 2019
Watford town centre offers a fantastic range of restaurants, pubs, and bars, who have teamed up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Watford Food & Drink...
Published: Friday, 31st May 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Transformation of town centre gateway completed
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor was joined recently by representatives of Hertfordshire LEP and Watford BID to celebrate the completion of the second phase of regeneration at Clarendon Road...
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019 in The council news -
European Parliamentary Election for Eastern Region results
Watford residents contributed to the votes cast to elect new MEPs for the Eastern region.
Published: Friday, 24th May 2019 in Elections and voting news -
New Chairman appointed for Watford Borough Council
The new Chairman of Watford Borough Council has been named as Cllr Asif Khan who represents the Leggatts ward of the town.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 in The council news -
Hundreds of Watford residents bag free compost
Hundreds of green fingered Watford residents took advantage of the warm weather and free compost on Saturday 11 May at Wiggenhall Depot.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 in The council news -
Work gets underway on ambitious Oxhey Activity Park project
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor and Councillor Tim Williams have marked the start of work on Oxhey Activity Park, an exciting new destination for sports and leisure in Watford...
Published: Tuesday, 21st May 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Town’s first ‘Dementia Action Week’ aims to improve lives in Watford
Watford organisations have joined forces to create the town’s first ever dementia week to raise awareness of the condition and support those living with it...
Published: Tuesday, 14th May 2019 in Housing and community news -
Watford’s litter heroes support the Great British Spring Clean
Over 300 Watford residents, businesses, schools and community groups armed themselves with litter pick sticks to spruce up their favourite parks, playing fields and streets in the Great Spring Clean.
Published: Monday, 13th May 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Launch of new guidelines to help combat homelessness in Watford
A new set of best practice guidelines aimed at workers and volunteers supporting rough sleepers has been launched by the Watford Strategic Homelessness Forum...
Published: Friday, 10th May 2019 in Housing and community news -
Mayor of Watford wants to ‘paint town yellow’ ahead of final as he unveils plans for Big Screen
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor has unveiled plans for a free Big Screen to be made available to Watford residents broadcasting the FA Cup Final next Saturday 18 May.
Published: Thursday, 9th May 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford residents elect new councillors
Residents of Watford have voted for councillors to represent them in each of the 12 wards of Watford Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Free compost for Watford residents
Watford Borough Council is holding a compost giveaway on Saturday 11 May
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in The council news -
Watford candidates announced for Ward Elections
You can view the Statement of Persons Nominated for the Ward Elections on Thursday 2 May 2019..
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Breath of fresh air for elderly residents in Watford as trishaw rides are introduced
Older people across Watford will be able to experience the outdoors and nature close-up after an innovative trishaw cycling scheme was launched in Cassiobury Park...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Temporary closure of Cassiobury car park and alternative parking arrangements
As the Cassiobury Car Park improvements – led by Watford Borough Council enter the final phase, visitors are being reminded to use alternative parking facilities until 4 May.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Plan ahead if you’re visiting Cassiobury Park over the Easter bank holiday weekend
With warm sunny weather forecast for the whole of Easter weekend, please plan ahead if you are coming to Cassiobury Park.
Published: Monday, 1st April 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Miniature Railway doing the loco-motion for its 60th birthday
Loved by young and old, Watford Miniature Railway – set in the award winning Cassiobury Park - will be celebrating its 60th birthday this year...
Published: Monday, 1st April 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council is warning residents of a scam
Watford Borough Council is warning residents of a scam
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2019 in Community protection news -
Watford Borough Council runs free and fun activities this Easter
Children and young people aged from five to 15 will be able to enjoy free activities this Easter holiday
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2019 in The council news -
Young people in Watford can get active for free this Easter
Young people are invited to keep active for free this Easter
Published: Tuesday, 26th March 2019 in The council news -
Your poll card has been delivered – Watford residents reminded to keep it safe for upcoming elections
Watford 2019 poll cards have been delivered to eligible voters this week...
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Watford Borough Council cabinet give go ahead to South West Herts joint strategic plan
Five local authorities will work together on a joint strategic plan that aims to tackle the major challenges they face in delivering the government’s housing targets
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council’s Big Wordfest returns
The Big Wordfest launches this Saturday at Watford Museum
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2019 in The council news -
Heroes needed for Watford’s Spring Clean!
Watford Borough Council and its partner Veolia are once again backing a national campaign to get half a million people across the UK out and about cleaning up their local areas.
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2019 in The council news -
Warning to fly tippers in Watford
Watford Borough Council is seeking witness to a significant fly tip of over 100 tyres in Chester Road (near junction with Hardwoods Road) on Tuesday 5 March 2019 at 1.30pm...
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in Community protection news -
Chairman’s Community Awards recognises local people and raises money for charity
The inaugural Chairman’s Community Awards was held last Friday (8 March), helping raise over £5,000...
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in The council news -
Notice of vacancy in office of councillor for the Meriden ward
The Casual Vacancy as a result of the resignation of Antony Barton in Meriden Ward has secured the required signatures for it to be filled by an Election...
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in Elections and voting news
