Watford residents elect new local and county councillors
Residents of Watford have voted for councillors to represent them in each of the 12 wards of Watford Borough Council and at Hertfordshire County Council.
Published: Saturday, 8th May 2021 in Elections and voting news-
Council to extend grants for small companies affected by Covid-19
Watford Borough Council is to offer much-needed support for local businesses, with extensions to two of its financial assistance grants.
Published: Friday, 7th May 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Watford Council launches new ‘Rewilding’ initiative at Cassiobury Park to help nature bloom
Watford Borough Council is embracing biodiversity with a new rewilding programme that will create beautiful wildflower meadows throughout Cassiobury Park next year...
Published: Friday, 7th May 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Market welcomes new businesses!
It’s a feast for the senses down at Watford Market as they welcome onboard new businesses...
Published: Friday, 7th May 2021 in Business and licensing news -
Pedal power aiming to raise money for Watford's charities in Spinathon fundraiser!
Spinathon to raise money for local charities in the town as part of the Watford Covid-19 Appeal...
Published: Wednesday, 28th April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Statement on the provision of Covid Marshals from July 2021
Statement from Jim McManus, Director of Public Health for Hertfordshire County Council...
Published: Wednesday, 28th April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford residents urged to vote in upcoming elections in May
On Thursday 6 May residents in Watford will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at the borough, county and Police and Crime Commissioner elections
Published: Monday, 26th April 2021 in The council news -
New Restart Grant for businesses launched
To provide a much-needed cash boost to thousands of businesses in the borough as they start to reopen this week, some businesses can apply for funding from the Restart Grant...
Published: Thursday, 15th April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Council works with college students to develop Covid messages for young people
Watford Borough Council worked with students from West Herts College to create a series of messages about Covid to help raise awareness amongst young people in Watford.
Published: Wednesday, 14th April 2021 in The council news -
Watford’s first day back at business with town’s high streets welcoming back visitors!
Find out how Watford Town Centre reopened...
Published: Monday, 12th April 2021 in Watford for your business news -
Statement from the Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor on the death of Prince Philip
We are deeply saddened at the passing of HRH, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
Published: Friday, 9th April 2021 in The council news -
Watford Mencap announce exciting plans for services with support from Watford Borough Council
Watford Mencap has announced plans that will open an exciting new chapter for the charity and the outstanding services it provides local children, young people and adults with learning disabilities...
Published: Wednesday, 7th April 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Reduced times for limited reopening for Watford Borough Council offices to the public
Watford Borough Council has announced that it is reopening the Town Hall on a limited basis from Monday 12 April...
Published: Wednesday, 7th April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Welcome Back Watford! Eat, Shop and Enjoy all the town has to offer!
From 12 April, Watford will once again be open for business as the council, Watford BID and businesses in the town welcome residents back to shops, restaurants, pubs, gyms and close contact services..
Published: Wednesday, 7th April 2021 in Watford for your business news -
Watford Borough Council receives support for the recovery of publicly owned leisure centres and gyms
Watford Borough Council has received £181,000 from the Sport England National Leisure Recovery Fund which will allow local leisure centres to plan reopening with certainty...
Published: Tuesday, 6th April 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Covid-19 Vaccines - Your Questions Answered - organised by Watford African Caribbean Association
Please join Watford African Caribbean Association (WACAS) on Thursday 8 April between 6pm and 7pm to have your questions answered...
Published: Friday, 2nd April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
We cannot drop our guard, England health boss warns
Public Health England medical director Dr Yvonne Doyle has warned in terms of the pandemic "we're not quite out of the woods yet"...
Published: Thursday, 1st April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Thanks for playing your part and enjoying the bank holiday weekend responsibly
Hertfordshire residents are being thanked ahead of the bank holiday weekend for keeping up social distancing and following the rules as lockdown eases...
Published: Thursday, 1st April 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Changes to restrictions from 29 March
From 29 March, people in Watford will see more restrictions start to lift as we continue our route back to a more normal life
Published: Monday, 29th March 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Revised waste and recycling collections over Easter
Waste and recycling collections will change over Easter...
Published: Friday, 26th March 2021 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Watford Borough Council to offer residents in Leavesden Road area grants and loans for insulation and energy measures
Watford Borough Council is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a share of a £2million pot of funding that will help towards installing insulation to housing across Leavesden Road
Published: Friday, 26th March 2021 in Housing and community news -
Cassiobury Park paddling pools to operate one in-one out system
From Monday 29 March, Watford Borough Council is managing the number of people using the reopened paddling pools at Cassiobury Park, allowing a maximum of 100 people within the area at any one time...
Published: Friday, 26th March 2021 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Town Hall illuminated yellow for UK National Day of Reflection
Watford Town Hall and Watford Museum were amongst a host of prominent buildings and iconic landmarks across the UK that took part in Marie Curie’s ‘National Day of Reflection’ on Tuesday 23 March...
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council’s Mental Health task group highlighted the importance of tackling mental health issues
The Mental Health task group met during 2019 and highlighted many of the issues that are now being widely debated as part of the long term impact of Covid-19 on people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 in Community protection news -
Watford Borough Council selects award-winning architects to revitalise Colosseum and Town Hall
Watford Borough Council has appointed an award-winning architectural and urban design practice to help rejuvenate two of Watford’s most important heritage buildings.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 in Planning and building control news -
Watford supporting residents to self-isolate with home visits today (18 March 2021)
Help will be on the doorstep today (18 March) for residents in Watford and across Hertfordshire who are playing their part by self-isolating...
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021 in Coronavirus news -
Watford’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ initiative continues to recognise key workers and volunteers
Five new ‘Unsung Heroes’ award-winners have been announced by the council, as part of the initiative to celebrate the positive contributions made by people in the borough during the pandemic...
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021 in The council news -
Watford care homes get in Easter celebrations with virtual tea party
Staff and residents at care homes across Watford will be celebrating Easter slightly different this year, by taking part in a virtual Easter show on Zoom.
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021 in Community protection news -
Watford Borough Council secures green funding for Watford Heritage Buildings
Watford Borough Council secures green funding for Watford Heritage Buildings
Published: Wednesday, 17th March 2021 in Housing and community news -
Partner sought for Watford Town Hall Quarter transformation
Watford Borough Council is taking an important step in progressing its plans to revitalise and improve the landmark area around Watford Town Hall.
Published: Wednesday, 17th March 2021 in Planning and building control news
