Green GB Week – Watford is celebrating Clean Growth
As part of the Clean Growth challenge under the Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges, the government has announced Britain’s first ever Green GB Week, which the Council will be taking part in...
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 in Your environment news-
Watford Borough Council support ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World’ campaign
To mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), Watford Borough Council teamed up with professionals and volunteers to host a small reception...
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 in The council news -
Cassiobury Park voted one of the country’s top 10 favourite parks
Today, Cassiobury Park has been announced by Green Flag Award as one of the winners of the 2018 People’s Choice vote...
Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council makes small act of kindness towards local charity
Staff from Watford Borough Council and Veolia helped pack over 2,000 Warm in Winter gift bags for the charity Small Acts of Kindness...
Published: Tuesday, 9th October 2018 in Housing and community news -
Cassiobury Hub wins two accolades at Hertfordshire Building Futures Awards
Based at Watford's best loved park, Cassiobury Hub - built thanks to a major regeneration project led by Watford Council - has won the Most Sustainable Construction Award and Project of the Year
Published: Friday, 5th October 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Social housing for families to be built in Watford
Much-needed social housing for families will be created...
Published: Thursday, 4th October 2018 in Housing and community news -
Watford Borough Council invites you to celebrate the Big Draw
Come along to the Museum for a pop-up art exhibition on Saturday 20 October
Published: Thursday, 4th October 2018 in The council news -
A new way for people to share their views on the Local Plan
The people of the Watford are able to access an anonymous interactive online chat via Facebook Messenger, to ensure all residents are getting the chance to give their views on the new Local Plan.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018 in Planning and building control news -
Watford is the happiest place in Hertfordshire
Watford has scored the highest happiness rating in Hertfordshire, according to the annual Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018 in The council news -
New initiatives could offer residents and visitors a healthy and cheap way to travel
As part of Watford Borough Council’s ambitions to develop sustainable transport, two exciting proposals are being discussed at the next Cabinet meeting (Monday 8 October).
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 in Housing and community news -
New bus routes for North Watford
Good news for residents in North Watford. From the 1st October the new bus services W1 and W2 will be serving Garston, Meriden and Kingswood Monday to Friday.
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018 in Housing and community news -
Cassiobury Hub shortlisted for Building Futures Award
Based at Watford's best loved park, Cassiobury Hub has been shortlisted for this year’s Hertfordshire Building Futures Awards
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
PCC puts cash from speeding motorists back into road safety projects
The Police and Crime Commissioner has announced the launch of the third round of his Road Safety Fund.
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 in Community protection news -
Ground-breaking proposals to create more social rent homes in Watford
Watford Borough Council has joined forces with Watford Community Housing to deliver much-needed social housing in Watford
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018 in Housing and community news -
Clarendon Road to undergo major transformation
Clarendon Road will undergo the start of a major transformation programme that will significantly improve the Beechen Grove junction and surrounding area
Published: Thursday, 20th September 2018 in Regeneration plans news -
Learn to cook your home grown spuds and veggies with the Grove’s Head Chef!
Come along to the home grown ingredients cooking demo on 30 September (4pm to 6pm) at the Bandstand in Watford Borough Council’s Cassiobury Park!
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
National charity serves up free tennis sessions in Watford
National sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for Watford by investing in a year-long programme of free tennis sessions at Cassiobury Park.
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford residents enjoying warmer homes for winter
Residents near Riverside Park in The Rookery, will enjoy warmer, smarter homes thanks to a major energy saving scheme which is helping to fund external wall insulation.
Published: Friday, 14th September 2018 in Housing and community news -
Have your say on exciting plans to overhaul Woodside Playing Fields
Watford Borough Council’s proposals to regenerate Woodside Playing Fields in Watford are moving a step closer.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
The Mayor flies the flag to celebrate the borough’s LGBT*Q community
Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, was on hand as Watford Borough Council raised the rainbow flag to celebrate the borough’s LGBT*Q community ahead of Herts Pride on Saturday (8 September).
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018 in Housing and community news -
Discover Watford’s heritage for free this September
Come along to free events and openings in September as part of Watford Heritage Open Days
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018 in The council news -
We all have a favourite park and now’s the time to vote for yours!
Vote for your favourite park in Watford and show how the UK loves parks with the annual People’s Choice award, run by Keep Britain Tidy.
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Have your say on the future of Watford!
Watford Borough Council is starting to prepare its new Local Plan, which is the start to setting a vision for Watford up to 2036. From Friday 7 September, Watford residents can start to be involved.
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018 in Planning and building control news -
Come along to Watford Borough Council’s first free clothes swap
On Thursday 13 September you’ll have the chance to refresh your wardrobe by swapping your unwanted clothes for new ones at the town’s first clothes swap event.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September 2018 in The council news -
Residents feel ‘very safe’ and happy in Cassiobury Park
To help gain an understanding of how members of the public feel about the park and to highlight any issues they think we need to focus on, a community engagement event was held at Cassiobury Park.
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford town centre transformation nearly here!
Scheduled to be completed in October, the High Street improvements will provide better access for everyone to fully enjoy the town centre.
Published: Tuesday, 28th August 2018 in Business and licensing news -
Former Watford resident prosecuted for permit fraud
A former resident of Watford has been ordered to pay £740 for submitting a fraudulent residency car parking permit application for an address in Whippendell Road, whilst living at another address.
Published: Monday, 20th August 2018 in Community protection news -
Summer workshops at Watford Museum
Watford Museum is hosting creative summer workshops for children this month
Published: Friday, 17th August 2018 in The council news -
Big Sports is back!
The summer holidays might be over, but that won’t stop the fun! Organised by Watford Borough Council and now in its fifth year, Big Sports is returning to The Parade from 11am-5pm on 1 September.
Published: Wednesday, 15th August 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Young people in Watford can get active for free this summer
Under 19s can benefit from free swim and gym sessions this summer
Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018 in The council news
