Winter Night Shelter supporting Watford’s rough sleepers
Watford Borough Council together with homelessness prevention charities New Hope and OneYMCA will for the second year run a humanitarian winter night shelter for the town’s rough sleepers...
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2019 in The council news-
Don’t lose your voice - residents urged to vote in upcoming election
Local residents are being advised not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by voting in the upcoming general election on 12 December...
Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Watford Gymnastics Club recognised for its great community work at the Hertfordshire Service to Sport Awards
On Tuesday 19 November, the sixteenth annual Hertfordshire Service to Sport Awards took place...
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Woman fined for Blue Badge misuse
Following a successful prosecution by Watford Borough Council, a town centre shopper has been ordered to pay £300 for using a Blue Badge that wasn’t hers to park illegally...
Published: Monday, 25th November 2019 in The council news -
Get ready for Christmas and come along to the first dementia-friendly carol service
People with dementia and their carers are invited to attend Watford’s first dementia-friendly carol concert and raise their festive voices on 5 December at St Mary’s Church...
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019 in The council news -
Keep warm this winter with the Hertfordshire Warmer Homes scheme
Local residents have been offered help with home improvements to stay warm this winter
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council and Veolia’s street scene improvement project has delivered stunning results in the notorious fly tip hotspots surrounding St Alban’s Road
Watford Borough Council and Veolia’s have worked in partnership to tackle fly tipping surrounding St Alban’s Road
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in The council news -
NATO Summit road closures will affect some household waste collections on Grove Mill Lane and Hempstead Road, Wednesday 4th December
Due to the road closures associated with the NATO meeting at the Grove Hotel, Veolia will be unable to collect waste bins on Wednesday 4th December at the following properties:
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in Collections news -
Driving you forward with grant schemes for electric vehicles
The Office for Low Emissions Vehicles is offering financial support to householders and businesses across the UK for the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints...
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in The council news -
Watford residents urged to exercise their right to vote
Watford Borough Council is urging its residents to prepare for the upcoming General Election by ensuring they are registered to vote or that, if needed, they apply for either postal or proxy votes in advance of 12 December.
Published: Friday, 15th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Parliamentary General Election 2019 - 12 December
There will be a Parliamentary General Election in the United Kingdom on Thursday 12 December 2019...
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Visitor numbers to Cassiobury Park reach all time high
Over 2 million people visited award winning Cassiobury Park this year...
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Its official! Watford is the happiest place in the whole East of England region
Watford has scored the highest happiness rating in Hertfordshire and in all of the East of England region...
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in The council news -
Blog: Green Gym volunteer recognised by People's Postcode Lottery
To celebrate 60 years of the Green Gym's umbrella organisation TCV (The Conservation Volunteers), a national event was held at City Hall in London to recognise and thank TCV Heroes from across the UK.
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On taking place on Sunday 17 November, by The Pond
Watford businesses have come together to fund a truly spectacular Christmas Lights Display which will illuminate Watford high street on Sunday 17 November!
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019 in The council news -
Remembrance services in Watford
A number of Remembrance services are taking place in Watford...
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council to host another spectacular free fireworks display
The Cassiobury Park fireworks display takes place on Saturday 2 November, from 6.30 to 8.30pm
Published: Thursday, 24th October 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council announces new Managing Director
Watford Borough Council has announced Donna Nolan, currently Deputy Chief Executive of Mendip District Council, as its new Managing Director...
Published: Wednesday, 16th October 2019 in The council news -
Watford celebrates the heroes with awards ceremony
Watford’s unsung heroes have been celebrated at the Audentior Awards and recognised for their dedication in making the town a better place to live and work in...
Published: Monday, 14th October 2019 in The council news -
Watford residents elect new councillor for Tudor ward
Residents of the Tudor ward have voted for their representative, with Bill Stanton being elected...
Published: Friday, 11th October 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Free activities in the town in support of Fun Palaces
Watford Borough Council is supporting Fun Palaces, a free, nationwide campaign to encourage people to get involved in the local community and be inspired by culture.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2019 in The council news -
Majority of UK’s over-65s are not active enough
Majority of UK’s over-65s are not active enough
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2019 in The council news -
Draft Local Plan presents a vision for a vibrant, growing Watford
Residents are being asked to share their views on Watford’s first draft Local Plan which sets out how Watford will develop up to 2036 with the right homes, infrastructure and employment opportunities that support growth.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2019 in Planning and building control news -
Watford Fringe does it again - Now in its third year with over 60 acts!
The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre is a charitable community theatre entertaining Watford for over 44 years...
Published: Tuesday, 24th September 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
New dementia café to offer welcoming space in Watford
One of the key ambitions in Watford’s plan to become an accredited dementia friendly town will be realised as a new café for people with dementia and their carers opens in the centre of town...
Published: Monday, 23rd September 2019 in The council news -
Watford prepares for National Fitness Day
Watford prepares for National Fitness Day
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in The council news -
Help wanted in catching fly tippers in Watford
Watford Borough Council is seeking further witnesses to a significant fly tip of bonded asbestos roofing sheets in Orchard Close on Friday 13 September 2019 between 8:40am and 9.30am...
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in Your environment news -
Celebrating Watford’s local heroes at the Audentior Awards
Watford residents from all walks of life will be attending the 16th Audentior Awards ceremony at the Watford Colosseum on the evening of Friday 11 October...
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019 in The council news -
Lose yourself in a psychedelic maze of colour and sound
Watford residents are invited to take part in a free interactive public art installation...
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford FC legends help families get active as part of free fun day events
Former Watford FC stars are supporting a local leisure operator to get families across Watford active as part of two free fun events this September.
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in The council news
