Concerned about Coronavirus? Hertfordshire’s top doctors team up to provide COVID-19 advice
Hertfordshire’s lead GPs - Dr Prag Moodley and Dr Nicolas Small - have teamed up to provide answers for some common dilemmas facing people concerned about COVID-19...
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020 in Coronavirus news-
Watford and Three Rivers to pilot local contact tracing scheme
Watford and Three Rivers will be the first councils in Hertfordshire to pilot a local contact tracing initiative aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Published: Thursday, 17th September 2020 in The council news -
Oxhey Activity Park opens to the public
The exciting new sport, play and leisure facilities at Oxhey Activity Park are now open, thanks to Watford Borough Council’s ongoing commitment to improve and develop parks and green spaces...
Published: Monday, 14th September 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Urgent advice for Hertfordshire residents who need a COVID test
People across Hertfordshire are being urged to keep taking precautions against the COVID-19 virus, as the number of local cases increases, and at a time when some people have had problems booking...
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020 in The council news -
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 9 September
The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down...
Published: Thursday, 10th September 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Counter Terrorism training at your kitchen table
Tens of thousands of people across the UK have been undertaking counter terrorism training from their kitchen tables during the lockdown...
Published: Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Watford Healthy Hub and Safeguarding news -
Watford Borough Council collaborates with West Herts ABC for opening event 10 September 2020
Watford Borough Council has teamed up with West Herts ABC to bring fitness, fun and boxing to Watford in a unique way and its doors are finally opening on 10 September 2020.
Published: Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Sports news -
Get Involved: 100 Years At Vicarage Road!
August 30, 1922 was the first time the stadium rang to the cheers of Watford supporters as ‘The Brewers’, as they were known then, took to the field for a Third Division South match against Millwall..
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford supports September clean-up campaign
Watford Borough Council and Veolia UK have pledged their support for this year’s Great British September Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy...
Published: Friday, 4th September 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Changes to Watford’s waste and recycling collection service starts from Monday 7 September
Watford Borough Council and Veolia, its waste and recycling partner, are introducing important changes to the services provided for Watford residents.
Published: Friday, 4th September 2020 in The council news -
Help support local families in crisis - Homestart Trustee Board positions
As a small charity going through a period of significant growth, Homestart Watford and Three Rivers are recruiting a number of voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees...
Published: Friday, 4th September 2020 in Housing and community news -
Tackling modern slavery in Hertfordshire - Anti Slavery Day (18 October)
Modern Slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. Victims are trapped in servitude, which they were deceived or coerced into and feel they cannot leave...
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 in Watford Healthy Hub and Safeguarding news -
Watford's weird and wonderful town centre entertainment
Watford Borough Council with support from Watford Palace Theatre combined their talents and experience to transform the town centre this month (August) into a place of wonder and excitement...
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council advises EU Citizens to apply now for EU Settlement Scheme
Watford Borough Council is urging all EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in Watford to apply now for the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living and working in the UK after 30 June 2021...
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 in The council news -
Watford residents can now test for Coronavirus at Town Hall car park
People in Watford with suspected coronavirus symptoms can now visit a local drive-through test site at the Town Hall car park
Published: Wednesday, 26th August 2020 in The council news -
Limited reopening for Watford Borough Council offices to the public
Watford Borough Council has announced that it is reopening the Town Hall on a limited basis from Wednesday 2 September...
Published: Wednesday, 26th August 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Can you #SpotLeukaemia?
This September, the U’s are supporting the Spot Leukaemia campaign, helping fans to recognise the signs and symptoms of leukaemia...
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020 in Housing and community news -
Watford Borough Council flying the flag for Herts Pride
Watford Borough Council’s Elected Mayor Peter Taylor and Chairman Aga Dychton have raised the rainbow flag to fly over the weekend at the Town Hall to celebrate Herts Pride...
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020 in The council news -
£5,000 grants available to help businesses improve energy and resource efficiency
Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are now available to help fund up to a third of the cost of many different energy saving measures...
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020 in Your environment news -
An adventure awaits in the great outdoors - major improvements at Garston Park!
Garston Park has undergone a series of biodiversity and recreation improvements, thanks to Watford Borough Council’s ongoing work to enhance parks, playgrounds and amenity spaces across the town...
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Second round of Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund closed
The second window for small business discetionary grant applications has now closed. Applicants will be contacted with a decision shortly.
Published: Wednesday, 19th August 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Beryl riders in Watford break 50,000 rides and raise key funds for charities appeal
Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has praised participants of Beryl’s “Ride For Watford” campaign, after the initiative by Watford’s bike share operator raised £2806 for Watford COVID Charities Appeal...
Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Cassiobury Park fallen trees update - park REOPEN
Please read below for update on Cassiobury Park...
Published: Thursday, 13th August 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Helps Covid appeal funds face-coverings for vulnerable people
Face coverings which are a key factor in protecting people from the spread of coronavirus in public spaces like shops, are to be made available free of charge to people in need across Watford...
Published: Tuesday, 11th August 2020 in The council news -
Don’t lose your voice
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
Published: Tuesday, 11th August 2020 in The council news -
Updated legislation makes its quicker and cheaper for food premises in Watford to apply for outdoor seating area licence
Changes have been made to the way in which premises in Watford can apply for pavement licences for outdoor seating areas.
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020 in The council news -
First taxi driver gets Travel with Confidence accreditation
The first of many independent taxi drivers to qualify for Watford Borough Council’s new Travel with Confidence accreditation mark are now available for hire.
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020 in The council news -
Delivery of new outdoor food bin to Watford residents
Watford residents should look out for a delivery of their new brown outdoor food waste bin as part of the upcoming changes to the town’s waste and recycling services
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020 in The council news -
Enjoy cinema under the stars with Watford’s Big Screen – Movies on the Move!
Residents from Watford will be able to enjoy a ‘cinema under the stars’ experience and watch the sunset over the town’s beautiful parks this summer...
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Strong support for carbon reduction in Watford’s sustainability survey
THE results of Watford’s biggest ever public consultation on the sustainable future of the town have been released...
Published: Tuesday, 4th August 2020 in Your environment news
