Watford Borough Council steps in to secure the future of Watford Market
The council has taken over control of Watford Market from previous operator TCM this week, following reports of the company’s escalating financial difficulties.
Published: Friday, 3rd August 2018 in The council 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 -
Creative talent on show at Watford Short Film Festival
An expert judging panel presented the best film from each category with an award at the end of the festival.
Published: Tuesday, 7th August 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Multiple prosecutions for Blue Badge abuse in Watford town centre
Several motorists have been prosecuted and fined for misusing Blue Badges meant for drivers with disabilities.
Published: Tuesday, 7th August 2018 in Community protection news -
9th North Watford Cubs help clean up Woodside Playing Fields
Local scout group helps clean up Woodside Playing Fields
Published: Tuesday, 7th August 2018 in The council news -
Illegal encampment on Radlet Road playing fields
Watford Borough Council are aware of an illegal encampment.
Published: Monday, 6th August 2018 in The council news -
First council funded Watford Short Film Festival takes place
Come along to Watford's first Short Film Festival this Saturday
Published: Thursday, 2nd August 2018 in The council news -
Watford’s Big Beach returns this summer
Come along to the free Big Beach from this Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 August
Published: Monday, 30th July 2018 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council turns down development proposing to axe vital NHS facility
Development proposing to axe NHS facility has been turned down
Published: Thursday, 26th July 2018 in Planning and building control news -
Watford Borough Council runs free and fun activities this summer holiday
Free and fun activities for five to 15 years olds returns this summer holiday
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 in The council news -
Watford celebrates another record breaking year for its parks
Watford now has 12 Green Flag awards, more than any other district in Hertfordshire.
Published: Tuesday, 17th July 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council’s Small Grants Fund helps Watford Deaf Community
Local community group awarded £475 through council's Small Grants Fund
Published: Monday, 16th July 2018 in The council news -
Discover how your spare change can change the lives of homeless in Watford
Watford Borough Council has launched a new campaign to show how donations to homeless charities can change lives.
Published: Thursday, 12th July 2018 in Housing and community news -
Watford Town Hall turns blue to celebrate 70 years of NHS
Watford Borough Council took part in a national campaign led by NHS England.
Published: Monday, 9th July 2018 in The council news -
National award for council’s restoration of Cassiobury
A national award has been handed to Watford Borough Council for its management of the £6.6m regeneration of historic beauty spot Cassiobury Park.
Published: Wednesday, 4th July 2018 in The council news -
Vice-Chairman’s praise for inclusive theatre
Vice-Chairman of Watford Borough Council, Cllr Asif Khan, has praised the work of Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) after attending one of their performances.
Published: Wednesday, 4th July 2018 in Civic events news -
Big Screen returns to Watford
Watford Borough Council’s gigantic and free outdoor cinema the Big Screen returns to The Parade by the pond from Friday 6 July for two weeks of movie mayhem.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 in Watford Big Events news -
Show off your talent in Watford town centre this summer
Watford Borough Council is calling on local performers to Own the Stage this summer
Published: Tuesday, 26th June 2018 in The council news -
Oxhey residents elect new ward councillor following by-election
Oxhey residents elect new ward councillor following by-election
Published: Friday, 22nd June 2018 in Elections and voting news -
Celebrate Refugee Week at Watford Museum
Watford Museum is hosting free events to mark 20 years of Refugee Week
Published: Wednesday, 20th June 2018 in The council news -
Free live shows as Watford celebrates Make Music Day UK
A day of free live performances will be staged by Watford Borough Council at the Big Bandstand in Cassiobury Park to celebrate Make Music Day UK this Thursday (21 June).
Published: Tuesday, 19th June 2018 in Parks news -
New leisure contract kicks off with £2.17million investment
Watford’s elected Mayor Peter Taylor has marked the first day of the new leisure contract with Everyone Active by visiting Watford Woodside to see the improvement works progressing.
Published: Thursday, 14th June 2018 in Contracts news -
Thousands of American musicians join Big Bandstand line-up
The first of many enormous American bands performing at Watford Borough Council’s Big Bandstand as part of the Voyageurs line-up will take to the stage from 12noon-2pm this Friday (15 June).
Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018 in Parks news -
Fun day to influence future of Garston Park
Everyone is invited to Watford Borough Council’s Garston Park Family Fun Day where early plans for a raft of improvements to the popular beauty spot will be unveiled.
Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018 in Events news -
Man prosecuted for using father’s disabled blue badge in Watford town centre
A town centre shopper has been ordered to pay after using a Blue Badge that wasn't his to park illegally.
Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018 in Blue badges news -
Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow visits Watford this Friday 15 June
An opportunity will roll into Watford for people to put their dementia questions to the experts.
Published: Monday, 11th June 2018 in The council news -
Big Bandstand is back for another summer of free live shows
The summer season of free live shows from 2-4pm on Big Bandstand Sundays in Cassiobury Park has begun.
Published: Friday, 8th June 2018 in Watford Big Events news -
Council serves notice on illegal encampment
LATEST UPDATE: An unauthorised encampment on land off Wiggenhall Road has been cleared after legal action by Watford Borough Council. Our partners at Veolia are conducting a deep clean of the area.
Published: Friday, 1st June 2018 in The council news -
Come along to Watford Museum and make your own birdfeeder this May half-term
Watford Museum is holding a free event this May half-term
Published: Tuesday, 29th May 2018 in The council news -
Cassio Road is streets ahead thanks to improvements
Cassio Road, a key access road in Watford, has undergone a two-year transformation, led by Watford Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018 in Housing and community news
