Transformation of Watford General Hospital gets the go ahead
Watford Borough Council’s Development Management Committee granted outline planning permission for West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s plans...
Published: Wednesday, 28th July 2021 in The council news-
Young people in Watford can get active for free this summer
Young people in Watford are again being given the chance to get active for free this summer at the town’s two leisure centres...
Published: Wednesday, 28th July 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
COVID vaccination clinics across Watford
In order to make it even easier for eligible people to get protected against COVID-19, vaccination clinics are available in Watford...
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford sees the return of the Big Screen this summer
Watford Borough Council's free Big Screen returns.
Published: Friday, 16th July 2021 in The council news -
Internationally acclaimed jazz artists feature at Big JiveSwing festival on 25 July
Watford Borough Council’s Big JiveSwing Festival returns to the bandstand in Cassiobury Park on Sunday 25 July
Published: Thursday, 15th July 2021 in The council news -
Community protection consultation opens for feedback
Watford Borough Council are opening a public consultation on changes to the Environmental Health and Licensing Compliance Policy from 12 July 2021 to the 23 August 2021.
Published: Wednesday, 14th July 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Big Bandstand is back for another swinging summer of free live shows
Watford Borough Council announces the return of free live music and dance performances this summer at the town’s iconic bandstand in Cassiobury Park.
Published: Wednesday, 14th July 2021 in The council news -
Watford Charity Golf Day putts away over £6,000 to support over 50 local charities
Watford Borough Council and Everyone Active have raised over £6,450 to support charities across the town by holding their inaugural ‘Watford Helps Appeal Charity Golf Day’ on 9 July.
Published: Monday, 12th July 2021 in The council news -
Veolia and Beryl Bikes offer free rides for Watford NHS staff
Veolia, the UK's leading environmental services provider and the British bike share provider Beryl have announced an initiative that will offer free minutes for the shared bike and e-bike service
Published: Wednesday, 7th July 2021 in The council news -
Elected Mayor Peter Taylor encourages people to take part in Alzheimer’s Society’s Watford Memory Walk 2021
Watford residents are being invited to don their walking gear, lace up their boots, and unite against dementia by signing up to Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk this autumn...
Published: Wednesday, 7th July 2021 in The council news -
Popular café run by charity Watford Mencap now reopen after funding from Mayor’s Small Grants Fund
Local charity Watford Mencap, which supports people with a learning disability in the town, has received £3,000 in funding from the Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor’s Small Grants Fund...
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021 in The council news -
NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers' Day marked by Watford Council
Watford Borough Council is joining organisations across the UK today to say thank you to key workers across the country, as part the first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day (5 July 2021)...
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021 in The council news -
Flourishing plans for new Cassiobury Wetlands Restoration Project taking root
Plans to boost biodiversity, protect our peatlands and revitalise a wetland in Cassiobury Park are taking shape...
Published: Monday, 28th June 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Collective effort delivers thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at Vicarage Road Stadium
Nearly 2,000 people were vaccinated at Watford’s ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer clinic...
Published: Monday, 28th June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Luther Blissett encourages people to get Covid-19 vaccine at Vicarage Road
Luther Blissett is encouraging everyone in Watford to receive the vaccination...
Published: Sunday, 27th June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford Town Hall lights up green for St John Ambulance
On the evening of Thursday 24 June, Watford Borough Council’s Town Hall lit up green to support national healthcare and first aid charity, St John Ambulance
Published: Friday, 25th June 2021 in The council news -
Watford flying the flag to celebrate Windrush Day
The Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor raised the Windrush flag today (22 June 2021)
Published: Tuesday, 22nd June 2021 in The council news -
Vaccinations at the Vic! - ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer vaccination event coming to Watford FC
Watford residents are being urged to ‘score’ themselves a COVID-19 vaccine at the town’s biggest ever ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinic this weekend...
Published: Tuesday, 22nd June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Works starting soon on North Watford Cemetery expansion and additional burial spaces
Works will be starting next month on the expansion of North Watford Cemetery...
Published: Tuesday, 22nd June 2021 in The council news -
Watford flying the flag to honour the Armed Forces
The Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor and the Chairman of the Council, Cllr Bilqees Mauthoor raised the Armed Forces flag today (21 June 2021)...
Published: Monday, 21st June 2021 in The council news -
Big Dance returns to Watford as part of Summer of Fun 2021
The Big Dance is back – and bigger and better than ever before!
Published: Monday, 21st June 2021 in Events news -
Mayor’s Small Grants Fund providing financial support to asylum seekers and refugees in Watford
The Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, which offers practical and emotional support to asylum seekers and refugees has received £2,689 in funding from Mayor Peter Taylor’s Small Grants Fund..
Published: Saturday, 19th June 2021 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council partners with ArrivaClick for summer promotion week
Residents can explore Watford for just £1 next week, as part of ArrivaClick’s summer promotional week from 21 until 27 June.
Published: Friday, 18th June 2021 in Parking news -
Watford Area Arts Forum and Watford Writers’ Helen Nicell presented with Unsung Hero Award
Helen Nicell recieved the Unsung Hero Award, as part of the initiative to celebrate the positive contributions made by people in the borough during the pandemic...
Published: Friday, 18th June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford celebrates Make Music Day at Cassiobury Park
Watford will join thousands of towns and cities around the world to celebrate international Make Music Day, the world’s largest, annual celebration of music which takes place on Monday 21 June 2021.
Published: Friday, 18th June 2021 in The council news -
Watford Workshop vital work continues thanks to support from Mayor’s Small Grants Fund
Local charity Watford Workshop, has received £2,400 from the Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor’s Small Grant Fund towards the general running of the organisation...
Published: Monday, 14th June 2021 in The council news -
Residents reminded to renew their Garden Waste Collection Service subscription
Residents can renew or sign up at www.watford.gov.uk/gardenwaste.
Published: Thursday, 10th June 2021 in The council news -
Watford Council taking part in NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers' Day on 5 July
Watford Borough Council has joined local councils, health trusts and community organisations across the UK to sign up to a national day (5 July) created to say thank you to key workers...
Published: Monday, 7th June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Students and parents encouraged to use home testing kits as pupils return from half-term break
With the return to school underway this week, the council is reminding students and parents that regular at home coronavirus testing is available for free...
Published: Monday, 7th June 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Local Shopping App to Support Watford’s High Street
Watford Borough Council has announced a partnership with the local-shopping app Oiyaa to support rejuvenation of Watford’s high street.
Published: Monday, 7th June 2021 in The council news
