Local residents, charities and businesses are invited to attend the inaugural Chairman’s Community Awards
The event will be held at Watford Football Club on 8 March 2019 from 7pm to 11.30pm...
Published: Thursday, 21st February 2019 in The council news-
Watford Borough Council launches new electric car scheme for residents
Watford Borough Council in partnership with E-Car Club are offering residents the opportunity to hire electric cars
Published: Wednesday, 20th February 2019 in The council news -
Residents urged not to hand over personal details over the phone
We have received a report of a scam where the caller pretends to be working at Watford Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 in Council Tax news -
Watford Borough Council to crack down on empty homes
The council will increase the amount of council tax on long-term empty homes
Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council to start Pensioners’ Forums
Come along to the first free Pensioners' Forum on Tuesday 12 March at the Town Hall
Published: Wednesday, 13th February 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet says yes to more protection for local historical buildings
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet last night (11 February) approved the addition of 28 buildings to the heritage Local List.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Planning and building control news -
Holocaust survivor makes plea to younger generation
Watford Synagogue welcomed almost 400 students from local schools and West Herts College to a series of educational sessions on 4 and 5 February.
Published: Friday, 8th February 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council calls on tech companies to develop transport app
The council is challenging technology experts to pitch new ideas about how best to provide a transport app...
Published: Wednesday, 6th February 2019 in The council news -
Watford Uber driver convicted of benefit fraud
A resident in Watford has been ordered to pay £619 for falsely claiming benefits after he failed to declare his current occupation and earnings on the form...
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019 in Benefits news -
Don’t lose your voice - residents in Watford urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by checking the detail on their household notification letter...
Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Holocaust survivors to share wartime experiences with students at memorial event
Students from Watford and surrounding area will mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a remarkable event hosted by Watford Synagogue...
Published: Monday, 28th January 2019 in The council news -
Drainage works at Gade Avenue Car Park
Closure of 20 parking bays from Monday 28 January 2019 for six weeks...
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Elected Mayor of Watford welcomes more police on the streets in Watford
Elected Mayor of Watford welcomes more police on the streets in Watford
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019 in The council news -
Local jobs and services to benefit from Watford Borough Council investment at Croxley Park
A major property investment that ensures the future of local jobs and helps secure the council’s long-term finances was agreed at a meeting of Watford Borough Council’s full Council on the 23 January.
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019 in Business and licensing news -
Thirty-two new police officers join Hertfordshire Constabulary
Thirty-two police officers were welcomed into Hertfordshire Constabulary during their graduation ceremony last week
Published: Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 in Community protection news -
Sporting heroes officially launch new look leisure facilities
John Barnes and Colin Jackson joined Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor to officially open the refurbished leisure centres in the town.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council introduces new measures to protect employment space
Watford Borough Council has introduced measures which will give the council more control over four key employment areas in the borough and is also pressing the government to protect high streets...
Published: Thursday, 17th January 2019 in Planning and building control news -
Winter support for Watford’s homeless extended
Working with local homelessness charity New Hope, Watford Borough Council upgraded the town’s cold weather shelter programme this winter
Published: Wednesday, 16th January 2019 in The council news -
Get active and stay active with Watford Football Club
Watford Football Club’s Community Sports and Education Trust is pleased to launch Active Watford and Three Rivers – a health mentoring programme with the aim of getting inactive people active...
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford High Street transformation project shortlisted for award
The High Street improvement works has been shortlisted in the London Transport Awards
Published: Wednesday, 9th January 2019 in The council news -
Watford welcomes sporting legends to official opening
Legends from football and athletics will be in Watford to mark the official opening of the town’s refurbished leisure facilities on 19 and 20 January.
Published: Wednesday, 9th January 2019 in The council news -
Watford voter ID pilot shortlisted for innovation at LGC awards
Watford Borough Council – one of five local authorities across England which took part in the 2018 Voter ID pilots - has been shortlisted in the Innovation Category at the LGC Awards 2019...
Published: Wednesday, 9th January 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Clarendon Road undergoing major transformation works
From 7 January 2019, Clarendon Road is undergoing further major transformation works, which will see pavements, roads and the general look of the area overhauled.
Published: Tuesday, 8th January 2019 in The council news -
Restoration of Cassiobury Park ‘Rustic’ bridge
The 'Rustic bridge' in Cassiobury will be repaired and restored, with works starting on 14 January...
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Know the signs to spot child exploitation for drug trafficking
Guidance has been created to help adults to spot the signs that could indicate that someone is a victim of county lines gangs.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd January 2019 in Community protection news -
Supporting Watford’s homeless community this winter
Working with local homelessness charity New Hope, Watford Borough Council has upgraded the town’s cold weather shelter programme this December and January for Watford’s homeless
Published: Thursday, 20th December 2018 in The council news -
Watford Rotary Club brave the winter to plant trees at Cassiobury Park
Green-fingered members of Watford Rotary Club planted trees in Cassiobury Park as part of the nationwide initiative to plant one tree for every Rotary member in the UK and Ireland.
Published: Wednesday, 19th December 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Winter health – help the NHS help you
Winter is a busy time for the NHS and there are a huge range of services available, so knowing the best place to go to get the right help is really important.
Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018 in Community protection news -
A look-back on a golden year for Cassiobury Park
The jewel in Watford's crown - Cassiobury Park has had an overwhelmingly successful year, receiving five accolades...
Published: Monday, 17th December 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council transforming digital services with new address registration system
Watford Borough Council was successfully awarded £77,000 for its project to develop a ‘Tell-us once move-in process.’
Published: Monday, 17th December 2018 in The council news
