Cabinet approve renewed contract with environmental services partner Veolia
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet endorsed proposals for the borough’s recycling and waste service at a meeting on 6 January 2020.
Published: Tuesday, 7th January 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news-
Restoration to bring ancient Whippendell Wood back to life
A long-term plan to restore Whippendell Wood in Watford back to its true and natural historic state has been revealed...
Published: Thursday, 16th January 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Inspire your local community to get on a bike
If you love cycling recreationally and want to support others to get riding, become a British Cycling Ride Leader with Watford Cycle Hub and share your passion with others...
Published: Friday, 10th January 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Car parking changes at Woodside Leisure Centre
A new car parking system will be in operation at Woodside Leisure Centre from 16 January 2020...
Published: Tuesday, 7th January 2020 in The council news -
Everyone is welcome at the Race for Life Watford
THIS January, everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Watford.
Published: Tuesday, 7th January 2020 in Parks and recreation news -
Major transformation of Clarendon Road continues
The third phase of the Clarendon Road transformation programme will be taking place over the next 10 months from Monday 6 January...
Published: Tuesday, 24th December 2019 in The council news -
The WWII Rescue that saved twenty Jewish children in Watford
This year marks the 80th anniversary of ‘Kindertransport’, the mission which took thousands of children to safety ahead of World War Two (1939-1945), in which the town of Watford played a key role...
Published: Friday, 20th December 2019 in The council news -
Cabinet to consider renewed contract with environmental services partner Veolia
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet will be considering proposals for the borough’s recycling and waste service at a meeting on 6 January 2020.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Waste and recycling collections change over the festive period
Waste and recycling collections change over the festive period.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news -
Watford’s burial service achieves gold status
Watford Borough Council’s burial service has received the highest national accredited standard...
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2019 in The council news -
Plans to transform Watford Cycle Hub unveiled
Watford Borough Council has unveiled plans to transform Watford Cycle Hub
Published: Tuesday, 17th December 2019 in The council news -
Who gets your vote for the Watford BID Service Excellence Awards?
Voting is now open for the annual Service Excellence Awards run by Watford Business Improvement District...
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Business and licensing news -
Parliamentary Election 2019
Residents of the Watford parliamentary constituency have voted in a new MP in the General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Elections news -
Watford Colosseum resumes it’s full Winter programme
Watford Colosseum’s full festive programme resumes from Thursday 12 December after essential maintenance works in the auditorium meant that some events had to be postponed or cancelled.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2019 in Arts and Culture news -
Winter Night Shelter supporting Watford’s rough sleepers
Watford Borough Council together with homelessness prevention charities New Hope and OneYMCA will for the second year run a humanitarian winter night shelter for the town’s rough sleepers...
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2019 in The council news -
Don’t lose your voice - residents urged to vote in upcoming election
Local residents are being advised not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by voting in the upcoming general election on 12 December...
Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Watford Gymnastics Club recognised for its great community work at the Hertfordshire Service to Sport Awards
On Tuesday 19 November, the sixteenth annual Hertfordshire Service to Sport Awards took place...
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Woman fined for Blue Badge misuse
Following a successful prosecution by Watford Borough Council, a town centre shopper has been ordered to pay £300 for using a Blue Badge that wasn’t hers to park illegally...
Published: Monday, 25th November 2019 in The council news -
Get ready for Christmas and come along to the first dementia-friendly carol service
People with dementia and their carers are invited to attend Watford’s first dementia-friendly carol concert and raise their festive voices on 5 December at St Mary’s Church...
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019 in The council news -
Keep warm this winter with the Hertfordshire Warmer Homes scheme
Local residents have been offered help with home improvements to stay warm this winter
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019 in The council news -
Watford Borough Council and Veolia’s street scene improvement project has delivered stunning results in the notorious fly tip hotspots surrounding St Alban’s Road
Watford Borough Council and Veolia’s have worked in partnership to tackle fly tipping surrounding St Alban’s Road
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in The council news -
NATO Summit road closures will affect some household waste collections on Grove Mill Lane and Hempstead Road, Wednesday 4th December
Due to the road closures associated with the NATO meeting at the Grove Hotel, Veolia will be unable to collect waste bins on Wednesday 4th December at the following properties:
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in Collections news -
Driving you forward with grant schemes for electric vehicles
The Office for Low Emissions Vehicles is offering financial support to householders and businesses across the UK for the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints...
Published: Monday, 18th November 2019 in The council news -
Watford residents urged to exercise their right to vote
Watford Borough Council is urging its residents to prepare for the upcoming General Election by ensuring they are registered to vote or that, if needed, they apply for either postal or proxy votes in advance of 12 December.
Published: Friday, 15th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Parliamentary General Election 2019 - 12 December
There will be a Parliamentary General Election in the United Kingdom on Thursday 12 December 2019...
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2019 in Elections and voting news -
Visitor numbers to Cassiobury Park reach all time high
Over 2 million people visited award winning Cassiobury Park this year...
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Its official! Watford is the happiest place in the whole East of England region
Watford has scored the highest happiness rating in Hertfordshire and in all of the East of England region...
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in The council news -
Blog: Green Gym volunteer recognised by People's Postcode Lottery
To celebrate 60 years of the Green Gym's umbrella organisation TCV (The Conservation Volunteers), a national event was held at City Hall in London to recognise and thank TCV Heroes from across the UK.
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in Parks and recreation news -
Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On taking place on Sunday 17 November, by The Pond
Watford businesses have come together to fund a truly spectacular Christmas Lights Display which will illuminate Watford high street on Sunday 17 November!
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019 in The council news -
Remembrance services in Watford
A number of Remembrance services are taking place in Watford...
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019 in The council news
