‘Tommy’ silhouettes and poppies in place to help Watford pay its respects
Silhouette figures of First World War soldiers or ‘Tommy's’ and poppies, have again been installed across Watford...
Published: Tuesday, 26th October 2021 in The council news-
Watford Council wins funding to boost engagement with planning applications
Watford Borough Council is one of just 13 local authorities to win up to £100,000 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ (DLUHC) PropTech Engagement Fund...
Published: Monday, 25th October 2021 in Planning and building control news -
Vaccine updates and staying safe and healthy this winter
So far as of 19 October, just 73% of those aged 12 and over in Watford had received a first dose, and 66% are fully vaccinated against covid.
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford celebrates Black History Month
Watford Museum hosted police and partners on Wednesday 20 October to mark Black History Month.
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in The council news -
Children with special education needs experience the fun of skateboarding at Oxhey Activity Park
The council have been providing children with special education needs, the chance to experience the fun of skateboarding in an inclusive and supportive environment at Oxhey Activity Park this month...
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Market supporting local artistic talent exhibit and sell their works
Art and design students at West Herts College have joined the ranks at Watford Market to help exhibit their work and sell their items...
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in The council news -
Watford's printing past recognised by Hertfordshire Museum Object of the Year Award 2021
Watford Borough Council is excited to announce that the 101-year-old Columbian Printing Press within their collection has been nominated for Hertfordshire Museum Object of the Year 2021...
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Oxhey Activity Park recognised by Building Futures Award in two categories
Oxhey Activity Park won the Project of the Year - Special Landscape Design Award and was shortlisted in the Design Excellence category...
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Safer Watford: Ongoing investigations at Bushey Station
Police and Watford Borough council carry out joint investigation into alleged environmental breaches and anti-social activity by Bushey station car business.
Published: Wednesday, 20th October 2021 in Community protection news -
Remembrance services in Watford (2021)
A number of Remembrance services are taking place in Watford...
Published: Tuesday, 19th October 2021 in The council news -
Luther Blissett DL officially becomes Freeman of the Borough of Watford
Former Watford FC and England striker and local hero Luther Blissett DL (Deputy Lord-Lieutenant for Hertfordshire) officially became a Freeman of the Borough on Monday 18 October...
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 in The council news -
Community Safety Partnership reviews plan for a safer Watford
Safer Watford launched a new plan with key priorities to 'manage crime', 'protect our communities', and to 'reassure and inform'.
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 in Community protection news -
Watford Fireworks Spectacular returns
Watford Borough Council is pleased to announce that the town’s FREE annual fireworks spectacular will be returning to Cassiobury Park on Saturday 6 November...
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
We all have our favourite Watford park and now’s the time to vote for yours!
Watford Borough Council is encouraging the town’s residents and visitors to nominate Cassiobury and Oxhey Park's for this year’s People’s Choice Park award...
Published: Friday, 15th October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
The councils new website — We need you
Since the beginning of the year we have been working closely with our chosen design team at Jadu Creative to design and build a new council website to deliver improved online services to our customers
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021 in The council news -
Seventeen Watford parks awarded Green Flag awards – the most in Hertfordshire
Watford’s green spaces have been granted more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire for the sixth year running...
Published: Tuesday, 12th October 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Borough Council helping residents save money on their energy bills
For residents worried about paying their gas and electricity bills due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and rising prices, help is available from Watford Borough Council...
Published: Tuesday, 12th October 2021 in Housing and community news -
More community heroes are recognised by Watford Borough Council
Four local residents were honoured this week...
Published: Monday, 11th October 2021 in The council news -
Watford cultural and creative businesses are invited to apply for Cultural Support & Development Grants of up to £10k
Applications are open for financial support grants of up to £10,000 for local creative businesses and freelancers to sustain their contribution to Watford’s cultural landscape
Published: Friday, 8th October 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Watford Council's Frogmore House restoration project recognised by Georgian Architectural Awards
Frogmore House – the Grade II* listed 300 year old building on Watford’s Lower High Street – was recognised at the Georgian Group’s Architectural Awards...
Published: Thursday, 7th October 2021 in The council news -
Watford Market gearing up for Halloween Spooktacular event
Watford Market will be full of spooktacular tricks, treats and scarily good street food on Fri 29 October, as ‘Market Lates’ returns for Halloween and it’s shaping up to be downright disturbingly fun!
Published: Wednesday, 6th October 2021 in The council news -
Plans to renovate Watford section of the River Colne approved by Cabinet
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet has now approved a 10-year programme to restore the Watford section of the River Colne.
Published: Tuesday, 5th October 2021 in Your environment news -
Protecting your health this winter
As part of the NHS’s plan to help us stay well this autumn and winter, Watford residents are being encouraged to have the COVID and flu vaccinations they are entitled to.
Published: Friday, 1st October 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Four new ‘Unsung Heroes’ award-winners recognised by Watford Borough Council
Four new ‘Unsung Heroes’ award-winners have been announced by Watford Borough Council...
Published: Thursday, 30th September 2021 in The council news -
Mayor launches Audentior Awards to celebrate town's heroes
Nominations are now open for Watford’s 16th Audentior Awards...
Published: Thursday, 30th September 2021 in The council news -
Works in progress to retain Whippendell Wood’s special status and provide new mountain bike trails
The council will be removing unauthorised jumps and tracks from the woodland and also be working in partnership with Bike Park Chilterns to find a new location to provide mountain bike trails...
Published: Saturday, 25th September 2021 in The council 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, 20th September 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Getting your vaccine and staying informed
To date, three quarters of Watford’s population aged over 16 have received a first dose, and more than two thirds are fully vaccinated.
Published: Thursday, 16th September 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Market Street undergoing exciting improvements
Watford’s popular shopping destination Market Street is to benefit from a range of streetscape improvements...
Published: Wednesday, 15th September 2021 in Watford for your business news -
Watford Borough Council shortlisted for energy efficiency award
Watford Borough Council has been recognised as being one of the best-performing councils in the region for its work on energy-efficiency insulation projects...
Published: Wednesday, 15th September 2021 in Your environment news
