Watford Borough Council sign the pledge to change how we all think and act about mental health
Watford Borough Council has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement which supports people to open up to mental health problems...
Published: Tuesday, 11th December 2018 in The council news-
Transformational plans for Watford Junction given thumbs up by Homes England
A recent visit to Watford by Homes England has helped secure the government’s agency’s support, in principle, for plans to transform Watford Junction.
Published: Monday, 10th December 2018 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council secures £4.8m funding to revitalise Clarendon Road
Plans to revitalise a major road in Watford has received a multi-million pound boost from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Published: Monday, 10th December 2018 in The council news -
Another Watford Deep Clean completed!
Watford Borough Council, alongside its partners Veolia, Ringway, Murrill Construction and Hertfordshire County Council undertook street improvement works across the borough in November...
Published: Wednesday, 5th December 2018 in Your environment news -
Cassiobury Restoration Project recognised for bringing Park's history back to life
The jewel in Watford's crown, Cassiobury Park has won another award this year, with the most recent addition at the Landscape Institute (LI) Awards (22 November) for the Cassiobury Restoration Project
Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Christmas stocking of fish for Oxhey Park
The Environment Agency has delivered an early Christmas gift to Oxhey Park, as thousands of fish, including barbel, dace and chub were added to the river’s existing fish population
Published: Thursday, 29th November 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council prosecutes man whose rubbish was found illegally dumped
Watford Borough Council has prosecuted a man whose rubbish was found illegally flytipped after he didn’t check whether the person he gave it to had a waste carrier’s licence...
Published: Tuesday, 27th November 2018 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Watford Borough Council and New Hope go the extra mile for rough sleepers this winter
Working with local homelessness charity New Hope, Watford Borough Council is upgrading the town’s cold weather shelter programme for those sleeping rough in Watford.
Published: Monday, 26th November 2018 in The council news -
Patient and public representatives invited to join evaluation on refresh of hospital plans
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Herts Valleys CCG are taking another look at plans and funding requirements for redeveloping hospital services in west Hertfordshire...
Published: Friday, 16th November 2018 in Housing and community news -
Watford BID wins national award
Watford BID (Business Improvement District) has won an award for Place Management at the National BID Awards for its role in delivering the recent improvements to Watford High Street...
Published: Thursday, 15th November 2018 in Business and licensing news -
Watford taking part in Voter ID pilot for a second time
Watford Borough Council is one of 11 local authorities across England confirmed to take part in the 2019 Voter ID pilots, requiring voters to present ID before casting their ballot...
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018 in Elections and voting news -
Get your skates on this Christmas!
Set in The Parade, families can relish in the magic of Christmas, as the Big Skate (24 November to 13 January) - which last year saw more than 10,000 take to the ice - returns for its fifth year.
Published: Monday, 12th November 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council is warning residents to be aware of a pension scam
Watford Borough Council is warning residents to be aware of a pension scam which has been reported in Watford...
Published: Friday, 9th November 2018 in Community protection news -
Watford Borough Council comments on Watford Museum HLF project
Watford Borough Council comments on HLF project to overhaul Watford Museum
Published: Thursday, 8th November 2018 in The council news -
Celebrate Winter in Watford
Celebrate the festive season in Watford with Christmas shows, ice skating, Santa's grotto, shopping and more!
Published: Thursday, 8th November 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Remembrance Sunday services in Watford
A number of Remembrance services are taking place in Watford
Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018 in The council news -
Consultation on new locally listed buildings in Watford
Watford Borough Council is asking residents to have their say on the buildings around Watford which they are proposing to add to the Local List of heritage assets that are of historic interest...
Published: Tuesday, 6th November 2018 in The council news -
Bringing Cassiobury Park's history to life - project shortlisted by Landscape Institute Awards
The Cassiobury Park Restoration Project – led by Watford Borough Council – has been shortlisted for the Heritage and Conservation category at the prestigious Landscape Institute (LI) Awards 2018...
Published: Monday, 5th November 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford remembers the Great War
A number of events are taking place in the town to remember the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War
Published: Thursday, 1st November 2018 in The council news -
Plans for Centrepoint Community Centre
Watford Borough Council and Watford Community Housing are working together on plans for the delivery of much-needed social housing in Watford through the redevelopment of Centrepoint Community Centre
Published: Wednesday, 31st October 2018 in Housing and community news -
Watford Borough Council to phase out single use plastics
Watford Borough Council to phase out single use plastics
Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018 in The council news -
Watford Community Housing tenants – Have your say
Watford Borough Council councillors are keen to hear about tenants’ experiences with Watford Community Housing...
Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018 in Housing and community news -
Residents will breathe easier as new hi-tech CityTrees set to arrive in Watford
As part of the Chalk Hill development, the Council has arranged for the developer to introduce a large green free standing installation called a CityTree, which will remove pollutants from the air.
Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018 in Planning and building control news -
Watford gets green-fingered with council’s Parks and Allotment Forum
Dozens of keen allotment gardeners and park users attended Watford Borough Council’s Parks and Allotment Forum on Saturday 20 October.
Published: Monday, 29th October 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford means business at South East Expo event
The Get Connected South East Expo Watford, a business show for small to medium sized businesses, opened its doors on Thursday 18 October at Watford Colosseum, bringing together business people
Published: Monday, 29th October 2018 in Business and licensing news -
Come along to Watford Museum for spooky Halloween-themed activities
Watford Museum is holding two Halloween-themed events for children
Published: Thursday, 25th October 2018 in The council news -
Come along for a spectacular fireworks display brought to you by Watford Borough Council
Come along to the free fireworks display in Cassiobury Park on Saturday 3 November
Published: Wednesday, 24th October 2018 in The council news -
Watford BID shortlisted for Place Management Award
Watford BID has been shortlisted for a National BID Place Management Award for their work on the High Street improvement works.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd October 2018 in Business and licensing news -
You’ve put up with a lot Watford, and now the end is in sight!
The High Street and Market Street improvements works have been completed.
Published: Monday, 22nd October 2018 in The council news -
Green GB Week – Watford is celebrating Clean Growth
As part of the Clean Growth challenge under the Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges, the government has announced Britain’s first ever Green GB Week, which the Council will be taking part in...
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 in Your environment news
