Watford Peace Memorial is now a star!
Watford Peace Memorial's Heritage listing has been upgraded to Grade II*.
Published: Tuesday, 27th June 2017 in Arts and Culture news-
Due to popular demand, the Big Screen on the Beach is back!
This summer from 28 July to 28 August 2017, Watford Borough Council is bringing the Big Screen and sandy beach back to The Parade Watford.
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2017 in Watford Big Events news -
National award for Watford Borough Council and Veolia partnership
Watford Borough Council and Veolia have won a prestigious national award for their management of the town's parks and open spaces.
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2017 in Parks and open spaces in Watford news -
Another record-breaking year for Watford’s parks
Watford’s green spaces have been granted more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire for the second year running.
Published: Tuesday, 18th July 2017 in Parks news -
Sign up for additional green bin collections by Friday 14 July
Watford residents who would like garden waste to be collected from more than one green bin should sign up and pay by 14 July in order to get the best value for money.
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2017 in Bins news -
Regeneration scheme approved for Ascot Road
The council has granted planning approval for a bold new regeneration scheme on Ascot Road, Watford.
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2017 in Development management news -
Residents invited to Watford Riverwell presentation
The promoters of the Watford Riverwell regeneration project – Watford Borough Council and Kier Property – hope that many Watford residents will attend community exhibitions this weekend and next week.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2017 in Housing and community news -
Blue Plaque unveiled to fanfare at Watford Colosseum
Live music from the BBC Concert Orchestra provided a fitting soundtrack as Elected Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill, unveiled a Blue Plaque celebrating Watford Colosseum as a musical icon.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2017 in Contracts news -
Insulation on homes
Watford Community Housing Trusts has reassured residents after the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower in London.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2017 in Housing and community news -
New £2.8m Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools open on SATURDAY 1 JULY
Watford’s Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools will open tomorrow (Saturday 1 July) after a £2.8m investment by Watford Borough Council and the National Lottery.
Published: Friday, 30th June 2017 in Parks news -
Watford's in bloom again
Watford town centre is once again packed full of beautiful flowers.
Published: Tuesday, 27th June 2017 in Watford BID area news -
Imagine Watford starts this weekend
It's now just a few days until Imagine Watford starts - be there on Saturday 24 June!
Published: Wednesday, 21st June 2017 in Watford Big Events news -
Stunning adventurous playground opens in Vicarage Road
A family fun day marked the opening of the stunning Harwoods Adventurous Playground in Watford on Sunday.
Published: Tuesday, 20th June 2017 in Play news -
International performers welcomed to Watford's Big Bandstand
Watford has welcomed the first of many bands from 15 different US states to perform at the Big Bandstand in Cassiobury Park during a summer of free live music.
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2017 in Parks news -
Blue Plaque for historic Watford Colosseum
Watford Colosseum will receive a Blue Plaque as part of BBC Music Day celebrations, recognising the historic music venue’s outstanding acoustics and ongoing contribution to our musical heritage.
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2017 in The council news -
All invited to opening of Harwoods Adventurous Playground
Watford’s state-of-the-art Harwoods Adventurous Playground will open to the sound of a steel band at our big bash, 1-4pm, Sunday 18 June.
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017 in Play news -
Revs & Bens self-service system upgrade
Please be aware that our Revenues and Benefits (Revs & Bens) self-service facilities will be unavailable on Monday (19 June) due to a system upgrade.
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017 in Online services news -
Watford parliamentary result announced
Residents of the Watford parliamentary constituency have voted for their MP in the General Election on Thursday 8 June 2017. We have counted the votes, and we can now tell you the result.
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017 in Elections and voting news -
Everyone invited to grand opening of Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools
Everyone is invited to the grand public opening of our new Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools.
Published: Thursday, 1st June 2017 in Parks news -
Help us say thank you to our local heroes - nominate them for an Audentior Award!
Every day there are people making positive contributions to the lives of others and achieving special things for Watford – now’s your chance to reward them.
Published: Wednesday, 31st May 2017 in Audentior awards news -
First Big Bandstand kicks off swinging summer of FREE live shows
An exciting new event in Watford Borough Council’s Big Events programme, Big Bandstand, a bonanza of free live music shows in Cassiobury Park has now begun.
Published: Tuesday, 30th May 2017 in Parks news -
Come to our Big Bandstand summer of free live performances
Everyone is invited to a summer of free live performances at Watford’s resplendent and award-nominated bandstand in Cassiobury Park.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2017 in Parks news -
Bank holiday bin changes
Bin collections in Watford will be a day later than usual between Bank Holiday Monday and Monday 5 June because of the Bank Holiday.
Published: Thursday, 25th May 2017 in Collections news -
New Chairman appointed for Watford Borough Council
The new Chairman of Watford Borough Council has been named as Councillor Jagtar Singh Dhindsa. Cllr Dhindsa has been a councillor for 18 years and currently represents Vicarage ward in west Watford.
Published: Thursday, 25th May 2017 in Civic events news -
Family of Graham Taylor visit Sir Elton’s Cassiobury Park tribute to his ‘wonderful friend’
The family of late Watford FC legend Graham Taylor OBE have visited Cassiobury Park to see the bench and four magnolia trees funded in tribute to him by Sir Elton John.
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2017 in Parks news -
Better parking arrangements for Cassiobury Park visitors
A new ticket machine will be introduced in Cassiobury Park car park from Monday (22 May) to improve the experience for visitors to the historic beauty spot and stop commuters taking all their spaces.
Published: Thursday, 18th May 2017 in Parks news -
New home for Gaelic football in Watford celebrated as ‘amongst the best anywhere’
Deputy Mayor of Watford, Cllr Peter Taylor, joined the celebrations on Saturday to mark the opening of the town’s new Gaelic football and hurling facilities.
Published: Tuesday, 16th May 2017 in Parks news -
Watford candidates announced for General Election
Watford Borough Council has announced the candidates who stand nominated for the General Election on Thursday 8 June 2017 to become the MP for the Watford Borough constituency.
Published: Friday, 12th May 2017 in Elections news -
Watford results announced
Residents of Watford have voted for their County Council representatives and three new councillors for the Watford Borough Council wards of Leggatts, Oxhey and Park.
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017 in Elections and voting news -
Free compost for Watford residents
Watford Borough Council is giving away free compost on Wednesday 10 May and Saturday 13 May – and all residents of the town are invited to come and get some.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017 in Rubbish and recycling news
