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-
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 -
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 -
Watford Borough Council seeks innovation champions
An innovation competition has been launched to find technology experts to help make Watford Borough Council a tech-savvy organisation, providing digitally advanced services to its residents.
Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018 in The council news -
Plan ahead if you’re visiting Cassiobury Park over the Bank Holiday
We’re facing another boiling Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures are forecast to rise as high as 25oC in Watford – so please plan ahead if you’re coming to Cassiobury Park.
Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018 in Parks news -
New Chairman appointed for Watford Borough Council
The new Chairman of Watford Borough Council has been named as Cllr Rabi Martins who represents the Central ward of the town and is also its Mental Health Champion.
Published: Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 in Civic events news -
Share your views on how Watford Museum can be improved for families
Come along to Watford Museum and use Lego to share your ideas on how the museum can be improved for families
Published: Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 in The council news -
Learn how dementia can affect people’s lives
Come along to a free dementia awareness session, run by Watford Community Housing
Published: Friday, 18th May 2018 in The council news -
Share your views on how Watford Museum can be improved
Come along to Watford Museum this Saturday and tell us your ideas on how the Museum can be improved.
Published: Thursday, 10th May 2018 in The council news -
Residents warned of a security scam
Watford Borough Council is warning residents of a security scam.
Published: Tuesday, 8th May 2018 in The council news -
Counting of votes starts 9.30am, Friday 4 May
The counting of the votes for the Mayoral and borough ward elections starts today at 9.30am.
Published: Friday, 4th May 2018 in The council news -
Watford residents elect new Mayor
Residents of Watford have elected candidate Peter Taylor, Liberal Democrat, as their new directly elected Mayor.
Published: Thursday, 3rd May 2018 in Elections news -
Watford residents elect new councillors
Residents of Watford have voted for councillors to represent them in each of the 12 wards of Watford Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 3rd May 2018 in Elections news -
Celebrate May Day in Cassiobury Park
Everyone is invited to join the fun at Watford Borough Council’s May Day celebration in Cassiobury Park on Bank Holiday Monday from 1-3pm.
Published: Friday, 27th April 2018 in Parks and recreation news -
Residents warned of fake council tax phone scam
We have received a report of a fraud scam where the caller pretends to be from the council tax office and says a refund is due.
Published: Friday, 20th April 2018 in Council Tax news -
Paddling pools now open
Our Cassiobury Park splash pools are now open between 10am and 6pm every day. You can find them near the Gade Avenue car park.
Published: Monday, 16th April 2018 in Parks news -
Your poll card is at the top of your A4 letter
Everyone should have received their poll card by the end of March.
Published: Monday, 9th April 2018 in The council news -
Everything you need to know about our new virtual parking permits
Residents recently received a letter about our new virtual parking permits. Below you can find answers to your questions about what this means for you.
Published: Friday, 6th April 2018 in Permits news -
Free compost for Watford residents
Free compost is available for Watford residents on Saturday 12 May
Published: Friday, 6th April 2018 in Council Tax news -
Watford Mayoral and ward elections: Your questions answered
A guide for Watford residents with information about voting
Published: Friday, 6th April 2018 in Elections and voting news -
Paperless parking permits to be launched by council
Watford Borough Council is abolishing its paper parking permits to provide a more efficient service for the residents and businesses that need them.
Published: Thursday, 5th April 2018 in Permits news
