Savour the date… Watford hosts first Food & Drink Week
Our partners at Watford BID are delighted to be hosting Watford’s first Food & Drink Week.
Published: Monday, 18th September 2017 in Watford BID area news-
Voter ID pilot to launch in Watford at next local elections, 3 May 2018
Voters in Watford, along with four other local authorities in England will need to show ID before they can vote next May in a move to pilot how best to tackle electoral fraud.
Published: Friday, 15th September 2017 in Elections and voting news -
Watford apprentice wins national award
Veolia celebrates its apprentices’ success at House of Commons awards ceremony
Published: Tuesday, 12th September 2017 in The council news -
Travellers leave Watford Fields
The travellers in Watford Fields left the area last night (Sunday 10 September) – a day before our scheduled Court hearing to request an Order to evict them.
Published: Monday, 11th September 2017 in The council news -
Update on Watford Fields traveller encampment
We served a Direction for the illegal encampment of travellers to leave Watford Fields on the day after they arrived but to legally enforce any eviction we must follow the proper legal process.
Published: Friday, 8th September 2017 in Enforcement news -
Cassiobury Park paddling pools reopen
Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have now reopened after a period of essential maintenance works.
Published: Friday, 8th September 2017 in Parks news -
Two Watford leisure centres rated ‘excellent’
Fitness fans in Watford are benefiting from having two top-class leisure centres on their doorstep.
Published: Wednesday, 6th September 2017 in Contracts news -
Cassiobury Park paddling pools maintenance works
Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have been closed for essential and unavoidable maintenance works until further notice from today (Saturday 2 September).
Published: Saturday, 2nd September 2017 in Parks news -
The Big Sports Day is back
The summer holidays might be over, but that won’t stop the fun!
Published: Thursday, 31st August 2017 in Watford Big Events news -
Cassiobury Park paddling pools maintenance works
Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have been closed for essential and unavoidable maintenance works.
Published: Monday, 28th August 2017 in Parks news -
Bank Holiday Housing Benefit payments notice
Please be aware that Housing Benefit payments due on Monday 28 August will be paid on Tuesday 29 August due to the Bank Holiday.
Published: Thursday, 24th August 2017 in Housing benefit news -
Bank Holiday bins to be collected one day later for a week
Our partners at Veolia Watford will be collecting your bins one day later than usual from Bank Holiday Monday until Saturday 2 September.
Published: Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 in Collections news -
Passengers planning to use Euston station over the August bank holiday asked to avoid rail travel unless essential
Passengers who use Euston station to travel to and from London are asked to avoid rail travel for two days over the August bank holiday while works takes place to prepare for HS2.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd August 2017 in The council news -
Cassiobury paddling pools reopen
Our paddling pools in Cassiobury Park have now reopened.
Published: Friday, 18th August 2017 in Parks news -
Keep the kids entertained with our fun and family-friendly activities in Cassiobury Park
A packed programme of fun and family-friendly summer holiday activities is being hosted by Watford Borough Council in Cassiobury Park throughout August.
Published: Monday, 14th August 2017 in Parks news -
Sign up now for additional green bin collections service for garden waste
Watford residents wanting to have their excess garden waste collected from their doorstep must join the council’s new garden waste scheme from 1 August 2017. Over 600 residents have already signed up for extra green bins to ensure that their additional garden waste will be collected from tomorrow, 1 August.
Published: Monday, 7th August 2017 in Bins news -
Make sure you can vote at the next election
All households in Watford are being contacted by Watford Borough Council to ensure their electoral registration details are up-to-date ready for publication of the updated 2017/18 register. Watford Borough Council wants to make sure that everyone responds as soon as possible to ensure you can have your say and vote at election time.
Published: Monday, 7th August 2017 in Electoral registration news -
Council gives go ahead for major new office development on Clarendon Road
The council last night granted planning approval for the development of high-quality new office space on Clarendon Road, which will host the new European headquarters of TJX Europe.
Published: Thursday, 27th July 2017 in Development management news -
Watford Museum celebrates the one and only Graham Taylor
Watford Museum will mount a foyer exhibition in celebration of Graham Taylor’s connection with the Watford community.
Published: Monday, 24th July 2017 in Watford museum news -
One of UK’s largest FREE jazz festivals returns to Cassiobury Park
Prepare to get those toes tapping for one of the UK’s largest FREE jazz festivals – returning to Watford Borough Council’s BIG Bandstand in Cassiobury Park on Sunday 30 July.
Published: Monday, 24th July 2017 in Watford Big Events 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 -
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 -
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
