Watford Borough Council launches new bid for funding to add more EV Charging Points in the town
Watford Borough Council is making a new bid for grant funding under government’s On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS)
Published: Friday, 5th March 2021 in ExternalA-Z news-
Beryl celebrates one year of greener, healthier transport in Watford
Over 90,000 journeys have been taken and 359,000 kilometres covered throughout the town, in a year where many have rediscovered the benefits of cycling.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 in The council news -
Bar has its alcohol licence revoked after repeatedly breaching conditions
A bar in Watford has lost its alcohol licence after its management team repeatedly breached its conditions over the course of a year.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 in The council news -
Infection rates decrease but no room for complacency says Watford’s Mayor
The number of COVID-19 cases recorded are improving across Watford, with the case infection rate down to 91 per 100,000 people
Published: Monday, 1st March 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Mayor’s Small Grants Fund provides key financial support to charities during pandemic
Watford’s local charities and voluntary and community sector organisations received a total of £50,000 last year from Elected Mayor Peter Taylor’s Small Grant Fund...
Published: Monday, 1st March 2021 in The council news -
Virtual careers fair ‘Generation Watford’ to showcase options for students
An innovative Watford-wide virtual careers event will be taking place next month, and will give students an opportunity to learn about job prospects in the town...
Published: Friday, 26th February 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Watford Borough Council to restore Victorian street signs
A number of Watford’s cast iron street signs are being lovingly repaired and restored in order to preserve the original Victorian style of the town...
Published: Wednesday, 24th February 2021 in The council news -
African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust talks about COVID-19 vaccine (Webinar)
The ACLT (African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust) & you discuss via Zoom, hesitations within the Black Community on taking the COVID-19 Vaccines.
Published: Wednesday, 24th February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Cathartic encourage people to continue to support COVID-19 relief effort that has raised over £170,000 for Charites.
Over the last year Watford’s residents, businesses and even keen quizzers have helped raise over £170,000 for local charities by supporting the Watford COVID-19 Charity Appeal.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford residents are recycling more than they throw away, thanks to new collection service
Recycling in Watford has increased under a new food waste recycling service and changes to the non-recyclable waste service introduced by Watford Borough Council and Veolia in September 2020.
Published: Monday, 22nd February 2021 in The council news -
Watford Women’s Centre and The Women’s Lawyer to host ‘Life, Love Liberty And Law’ seminar on 8 March
A seminar that empowers women to understand their legal rights in relation to Family Law, Property & Financial Rights, Divorce & Children...
Published: Thursday, 18th February 2021 in Community protection news -
Watford residents are being encouraged to take part in Fairtrade Fortnight
People in Watford are being encouraged to ‘Choose the world you want’ and take part in Fairtrade Fortnight from 22 February until 7 March 2021...
Published: Wednesday, 17th February 2021 in The council news -
Active travel improvement projects coming to Watford
Hertfordshire County Council has been awarded £6.4 million by the Department for Transport as part of the government’s Active Travel Fund...
Published: Wednesday, 17th February 2021 in Your environment news -
Watford care homes get in the Valentine's Day spirit with virtual tea party
Staff and residents at care homes across Watford got into the Valentine’s Day spirit last weekend (14 February), as they took part in a ‘Cream Tea Show’...
Published: Tuesday, 16th February 2021 in The council news -
Luther Blissett receives Covid-19 vaccine at Manor View Practice
Luther Blissett is encouraging everyone in Hertfordshire to receive the vaccination...
Published: Monday, 15th February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Borough Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day with virtual tribute
The council broadcast its virtual commemoration service for Holocaust Memorial Day on 11 Feb, to help to continue to raise awareness, learn more about the past and take action to create safer future..
Published: Friday, 12th February 2021 in The council news -
Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a Covid jab
Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a Covid jab
Published: Tuesday, 9th February 2021 in The council news -
Free transport to help Watford residents get vaccinations
Watford residents who are without access to transport are now able to get free transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments thanks to ArrivaClick and Watford Borough Council...
Published: Tuesday, 9th February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Town Hall stepping in to support Covid-19 programme
A new Covid-19 vaccine centre will officially launch at Watford Town Hall this Thursday, 11 February 2021, and hundreds of Watford residents are already booked in to receive their vaccine...
Published: Monday, 8th February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford town centre businesses vote 'YES' for Business Improvement District second term
Businesses in Watford town centre have voted overwhelming in favour of a second Business Improvement District (BID) term from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2026...
Published: Friday, 5th February 2021 in Elections and voting news -
Watford Borough Council secure £3.7m funding for installing insulation to housing across the borough
Watford Borough Council has successfully secured funding that will help towards installing insulation to housing across the borough.
Published: Thursday, 4th February 2021 in Housing and community news -
Exciting new plans for Watford Business Park approved
The council’s plans for a £20million major redevelopment project to create a business park fit for the future and that will provide a modern, leading-edge home for business have been approved...
Published: Saturday, 30th January 2021 in Watford for your business news -
Four in five give South West Herts a thumbs-up
Four in five people are happy living in South West Hertfordshire, which includes Watford, according to a poll exploring people’s views on the area.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 in Housing and community news -
Watford flying the Union Jack flag to honour Captain Tom
Watford Borough Council are flying the Union Jack flag today (3 February 2021) to honour Captain Tom...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Businesses urged to apply for Covid-19 grants
Businesses in Watford are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Covid-19 grants...
Published: Tuesday, 2nd February 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Council receives first Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) payment for failure to comply with Covid guidance in Watford
Businesses in Watford are being urged to adhere to Government coronavirus restrictions after the owner of a local barber shop has been fined £1,000...
Published: Saturday, 30th January 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Mayor and MP visits vaccination team at Manor View Practice
The Covid-19 vaccination programme is supporting the town’s most vulnerable people and helping pave the way for restrictions to be eased...
Published: Saturday, 30th January 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Borough Council consulting on a review of licensing policy
Watford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on a review of licensing policy in the borough...
Published: Friday, 29th January 2021 in The council news -
Watford Market set to undergo exciting new improvements
The council have invested in redevelopment work for Watford Market...
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021 in Watford Market news -
Town Hall Quarter signals investment in town’s heritage, culture and future prosperity
A major transformation and improvement programme, based around Watford Town Hall has been approved by Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet...
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021 in The council news
