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Councillor Favour Ezeifedi announced as first African Chairman of Council
Watford Borough Council has announced Councillor Favour Ezeifedi as its new Chairman, with Councillor Sohail Bashir as Vice-Chairman, at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 20 May...
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Redevelopment of Watford General Hospital takes step forward with £12m funding for next phase of the scheme
Plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital have taken a major step forward after the government committed to fund close to £12 million on the scheme...
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Watford commemorates VE Day 80 with flag raising and proclamation
Watford marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a commemoration and flag raising at the Town Hall and Peace Memorial on Thursday 8 May 2025...
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Watford goes back to the future as Harlequin returns!
It’s the news that Watford has been waiting for as the shopping centre at the heart of the town takes a bold step back to the future to reclaim its iconic Harlequin name!
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NSL donates £1,000 to Citizens Advice Watford
NSL, a leading provider of parking enforcement services in the UK, has donated £1,000 to Citizens Advice to support their essential work in providing free, impartial advice and guidance to residents.
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Council launches social housing consultation to improve support for residents
The council is inviting residents to take part in a 9-week consultation on proposed changes to its Social Housing Nominations Policy — the rules that guide how social housing is allocated in the town.
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Watford Colosseum confirms first artists for reopening season
AEG Presents announced today (Friday 2 May) the first artists to perform as part of Watford Colosseum’s reopening season beginning with a show from iconic band Ocean Colour Scene on 29 August...
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Check your blood pressure during May Measurement Month
This May, the local NHS is urging everyone over 40 to ‘take a sec to check’ their blood pressure...
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Council and Kier 'Highly Commended' for Riverwell project by Partnership Awards
The council and Kier Property have been Highly Commended at the Partnership Awards in the 'Public Sector Promoter/Procurer of the Year' category...
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Free compost giveaway returns for 2025
Greener days are ahead for Watford as residents get ready to roll up their sleeves this spring.
