Watford publishes ambitious agenda for ending homelessness over next 5 years
Watford Borough Council has published its draft five year strategy on homelessness and rough sleeping and is seeking resident and stakeholder feedback on the proposed plans.
Published: Monday, 24th February 2020 in Housing policies and strategies news-
Important information regarding green bin collections in Watford
Green waste collections across Watford will stop temporarily due to COVID-19
Published: Sunday, 5th April 2020 in The council news -
Amazing community spirit in Watford will link outstanding volunteer response to those in need
Nearly 500 people have responded to a call to help provide support for those most in need across Watford by signing up to the recently launched ‘Watford Helps’ volunteering initiative...
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Coronavirus update - message from Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor
Coronavirus update - message from Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in The council news -
Coronavirus emergency support funding made available for charities and community groups
The council and Hertfordshire County Council are working together to provide new coronavirus emergency support funding from £3k to £10K for local charities and voluntary and community organisations...
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Changes to parking restrictions in Watford
From Tuesday 24 March, Watford Borough Council introduced a number of changes to how parking is managed across Watford...
Published: Monday, 30th March 2020 in Coronavirus news -
Watford’s play areas and playgrounds are closed (COVID-19 Update)
This is necessary to ensure social distancing, limit the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of our communities...
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020 in Coronavirus news -
ArrivaClick launch delayed
ArrivaClick launch delayed
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council agrees changes to decision-making to respond to coronavirus guidance
Watford Borough Council agreed a range of measures at its Council meeting on 17 March that will ensure key council decisions continue to be made during the current pandemic...
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 in The council news -
Plans to increase Watford’s tree canopy get the go ahead
Watford Borough Council has unveiled its plan to increase the town’s tree canopy cover from 18% to 20% over the next ten years after an ambitious Tree and Woodland Strategy was agreed at Cabinet...
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Beryl bikes prove a big hit with Watford residents
Just 10 days on from the launch, over 1300 journeys have taken place on Beryl bikes across Watford.
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2020 in Your environment news -
Watford flying for the flag for the Commonwealth
Watford Borough Council joined organisations and groups worldwide at 10am on Monday 9 March to celebrate Commonwealth Day as part of the 'Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth' initiative...
Published: Wednesday, 11th March 2020 in The council news -
Coronavirus scam costs victims over £800k in one month
New alert following identification of reports received by Action Fraud...
Published: Wednesday, 11th March 2020 in The council news -
Landlord found guilty of six housing offences
The landlord of a House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) in West Watford has been found guilty of six offences.
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020 in Housing and community news -
Annual Awards Celebrate Outstanding Customer Service in Watford town centre
Watford town centre businesses were celebrated for outstanding customer & client service this week at Watford Colosseum...
Published: Saturday, 7th March 2020 in The council news -
Shared use path opens up Cassiobury for all park users
The main path through Cassiobury Park - from Rickmansworth Road to the rustic bridge – is now open to all park users, following Watford Borough Council’s decision to designate it as a permissive cycle path.
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020 in Cycle routes news -
Pond's annual spring clean will see added environmental features
Watford’s much loved town centre pond will be getting some environmentally friendly upgrades as part of this year’s annual spring clean and maintenance work.
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
travelWatford app is launched for Watford by Watford
Over 600 people have downloaded a new app called travelWatford which gives them real time information on cleaner, greener and faster ways to get around town.
Published: Thursday, 5th March 2020 in Your environment news -
Forget Me Not becomes first dementia friendly restaurant in the town
To make the town more accessible to people living with dementia and their carers, the council and West Herts College introduced the town’s first intergenerational dementia friendly restaurant...
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council announces next Pensioners’ Forum
Watford Borough Council is inviting pensioners from across the town to take part in another engagement opportunity
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020 in The council news -
Work underway for ancient woodland restoration project at Whippendell Wood
Watford Borough Council, which maintains Whippendell Wood will be gradually removing invasive non-native trees over the next five years to bring it back to its true and natural historic state...
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Celebrate Watford’s iconic people & places with a unique exhibition and family-fun trail!
Watford businesses have teamed up to launch an iconic Watford statue exhibition and trail which captures the spirit of local well-known people and places...
Published: Thursday, 20th February 2020 in The council news -
Heroes needed for Watford’s Spring Clean
Watford Borough Council and its recycling and waste partner Veolia have pledged their support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean - the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign...
Published: Monday, 17th February 2020 in The council news -
Watford Rotary Club brave the winter to plant trees at Cassiobury Park
Green-fingered members of Watford Rotary Club helped Watford Borough Council plant trees in Cassiobury Park as part of their nationwide initiative, the ‘Tree Planting Challenge’...
Published: Monday, 17th February 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Major improvements to Garston Park get underway
16 acre Garston Park is about to undergo a series of improvements as part of Watford Borough Council’s ongoing work to enhance parks, playgrounds and amenity spaces across the town...
Published: Friday, 14th February 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
First Beryl bikeshare bay installed at Watford General
In preparation for the roll out of Watford’s new beryl bikeshare scheme, the first of 70 docking bays has been installed at the entrance to Watford General Hospital...
Published: Friday, 14th February 2020 in The council news -
Changes to waste and recycling collection service - look out for information
More information about the changes to your waste and recycling collection service will be delivered over the next few days.
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020 in The council news -
Listed building undergoing major refurbishment
Grade II* listed Frogmore House is undergoing a major renovation and repair
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020 in The council news -
South West Herts, Your Future
The six council’s that make up South West Hertfordshire are working together to look at priorities for the future...
Published: Monday, 10th February 2020 in The council news -
Watford championing crucial role of parks with ‘Nascot Grange’
Watford Borough Council champions the value of parks and green spaces in the borough and is pleased to have recently acquired a play area and open space at Nascot Grange...
Published: Monday, 10th February 2020 in Parks and recreation news
