Infection rates decrease but no room for complacency says Watford’s Mayor
The number of COVID-19 cases recorded are improving across Watford, with the case infection rate down to 91 per 100,000 people
Published: Monday, 1st March 2021-
African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust talks about COVID-19 vaccine (Webinar)
The ACLT (African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust) & you discuss via Zoom, hesitations within the Black Community on taking the COVID-19 Vaccines.
Published: Wednesday, 24th February 2021 -
Cathartic encourage people to continue to support COVID-19 relief effort that has raised over £170,000 for Charites.
Over the last year Watford’s residents, businesses and even keen quizzers have helped raise over £170,000 for local charities by supporting the Watford COVID-19 Charity Appeal.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 -
Luther Blissett receives Covid-19 vaccine at Manor View Practice
Luther Blissett is encouraging everyone in Hertfordshire to receive the vaccination...
Published: Monday, 15th February 2021 -
Free transport to help Watford residents get vaccinations
Watford residents who are without access to transport are now able to get free transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments thanks to ArrivaClick and Watford Borough Council...
Published: Tuesday, 9th February 2021 -
Watford Town Hall stepping in to support Covid-19 programme
A new Covid-19 vaccine centre will officially launch at Watford Town Hall this Thursday, 11 February 2021, and hundreds of Watford residents are already booked in to receive their vaccine...
Published: Monday, 8th February 2021 -
Watford flying the Union Jack flag to honour Captain Tom
Watford Borough Council are flying the Union Jack flag today (3 February 2021) to honour Captain Tom...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 -
Businesses urged to apply for Covid-19 grants
Businesses in Watford are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Covid-19 grants...
Published: Tuesday, 2nd February 2021 -
Council receives first Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) payment for failure to comply with Covid guidance in Watford
Businesses in Watford are being urged to adhere to Government coronavirus restrictions after the owner of a local barber shop has been fined £1,000...
Published: Saturday, 30th January 2021 -
Watford Mayor and MP visits vaccination team at Manor View Practice
The Covid-19 vaccination programme is supporting the town’s most vulnerable people and helping pave the way for restrictions to be eased...
Published: Saturday, 30th January 2021 -
Watford Faith Leaders Forum statement on vaccinations
The Watford Faith leaders have noted that some of their congregants are refusing to have the vaccinations that are offered to them due to mis-information that has been circulating...
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021 -
Hertfordshire agrees extra £2million to help those self-isolating
More than 4,000 residents will now be able to claim for the discretionary £500 self-isolation payments after a £2million investment was agreed...
Published: Wednesday, 27th January 2021 -
Cassiobury Park play area to operate ‘one in / one out’ system
From this weekend, the council is managing the number of people using the main Cassiobury Park play area on Saturdays and Sundays, allowing a maximum of 75 people – including parents and guardians...
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021 -
Safer shopping will help stop the virus spreading and save lives
Supermarket shopping is a vital lifeline for most of us - but it also could increase our risk of infection from Covid-19...
Published: Tuesday, 19th January 2021 -
Covid community heroes in Watford are recognised
Three local residents were honoured by Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Chairman Cllr Aga Dychton last month as part of the Watford Borough Council’s Watford Unsung Heroes initiative...
Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021 -
Message following government announcement on Covid-19 national lockdown
The UK is now in national lockdown, with coronavirus cases rising rapidly across the country...
Published: Monday, 4th January 2021 -
New Covid variant found in UK from South Africa - please follow guidance
A second new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the UK having first been discovered in South Africa...
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 -
Coronavirus testing sites to stay open over Christmas and New Year across Hertfordshire
Testing sites across Hertfordshire will stay open over Christmas and New Year so that anyone with Covid-19 symptoms can still access testing throughout the whole of the festive period.
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 -
Where can you get support at Christmas?
Christmas should be a time for food, fun, family and friends. But for many families, they may not be able to afford a Christmas meal, present to open on Christmas Day or need mental health support...
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 -
Council’s services to residents and businesses maintained under Tier 4
Watford Borough Council confirms business as usual under new Tier 4 restrictions with a few minor changes to service provision...
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 -
Statement from Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor on Tier 4 restrictions
Watford and Hertfordshire will enter the new Tier 4 from 00:01 on Sunday 20 Dec...
Published: Saturday, 19th December 2020 -
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor discusses the rise in Covid cases in the town
Covid update from Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor
Published: Friday, 11th December 2020 -
New Covid marshals hit Watford town centre
Watford Borough Council’s team of COVID-19 marshals start work in Watford town centre this week offering extra support to keep residents, visitors and businesses safe in the run up to Christmas...
Published: Wednesday, 9th December 2020 -
New contactless donation point to help raise funds for local charities
Watford residents and visitors who want to support the charities that have been helping local people survive the coronavirus pandemic now have a quick and easy way to show their support...
Published: Wednesday, 9th December 2020 -
Wenta partner with UENI on campaign to build every small business in Britain a free website by Christmas
Small businesses can get a FREE website built for their business through Wenta's partnership with UENI...
Published: Tuesday, 8th December 2020 -
Public carpark on Chaffinch Lane is location for Watford’s new walk-through test centre
As part of new measures to increase testing and reduce the spread of the coronavirus, a new walk-through COVID-19 testing site has been up in the King George V playing fields carpark on Chaffinch Lane
Published: Monday, 7th December 2020 -
Watford Borough Council taking applications for more business support grants
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes...
Published: Sunday, 6th December 2020 -
Public carpark on Chaffinch Lane is currently out of action
A temporary Covid walk through test centre is currently being constructed on the King George V playing fields carpark on Chaffinch Lane (WD18 9QD)...
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 -
Local charity Electric Umbrella release new single 'The Best Christmas (In Lockdown)'
A new Christmas song featuring a host of stars performing alongside the learning disabled community...
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 -
Statement from Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor on local restriction tiers
It has been announced that Watford has been placed as a high-risk area in the government’s strengthened system of Local COVID-19 Alert Levels, effective as of Wednesday 2 December 2020...
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020 -
Watford residents urged to Shop Local and help business community to survive and thrive
Mayor Peter Taylor has launched a borough-wide campaign ‘Shop Local, Shop Watford’ to highlight the wealth of excellent businesses our shopping areas have to offer this Christmas and beyond...
Published: Tuesday, 24th November 2020 -
Businesses in Watford invited to apply for grant
Watford Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to check whether they are eligible for a new government funding pot designed to help businesses impacted by COVID-19...
Published: Thursday, 12th November 2020 -
Get your Healthy Start Vouchers
Hertfordshire County Council is trying to reach over five thousand Hertfordshire families who are missing out on £100’s of food and milk vouchers...
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020 -
What you can and can’t do in Watford’s parks and green spaces during lockdown
With changes to COVID-19 restrictions, Watford Borough Council are clarifying what’s open and what’s not in its parks and green spaces, including the closure of skate parks and outdoor gyms...
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020 -
Watford Borough Council’s Town Hall remains open for face to face appointments
The Town Hall will remain open for face to face appointments from 12 November for any resident who needs to be seen in person.
Published: Tuesday, 10th November 2020 -
Oxhey and Derby Road skateparks now closed
All indoor and outdoor skateparks in England have been ordered to close by the Government, following the four-week national lockdown (5 November to 2 December)...
Published: Monday, 9th November 2020 -
Watford's cemeteries and crematorium to remain open
Watford cemeteries and crematorium will remain open for funeral services and for public visits, during the four-week Covid-19 lockdown period from 5 November to 2 December...
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020 -
Remember, remember, rules are in place before 5 November
With new restrictions coming into place tomorrow (Thursday 5 November), you might be getting together with friends and family members before the country goes back into lockdown...
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020 -
VIDEO: An update on the current Covid situation In Watford from Elected Mayor Peter Taylor
Peter Taylor shares information about the effect that the new lockdown phase will have on Watford Borough Council's services to residents
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 -
Changes to parking restrictions in Watford (5 November to 2 December)
The council will lift enforcement in controlled parking zones and introduce a number of changes to how parking is managed across Watford, to coincide with Covid-19 lockdown (5 November to 2 December)
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 -
Message following government announcement on Covid-19 national lockdown
Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford statement following government announcement on COVID-19 national lockdown
Published: Monday, 2nd November 2020 -
New coronavirus restrictions in Watford and England from 5 November to 2 December
New restrictions in place...
Published: Saturday, 31st October 2020 -
Council and police get tough on compliance during Covid Action Week
Compliance visits to over 400 of Watford public facing businesses and warnings to over 100 people flouting the face covering rules are just a couple of the activities that took place during the week..
Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2020 -
Get creative this Halloween with Watford’s ‘Pimp Your Pumpkin’ competition
Families in Watford are being offered new-look spooky fun this Halloween, as part of Watford Borough Council’s Big Events programme...
Published: Monday, 26th October 2020 -
A statement from the Elected Mayor of Watford and the Leaders of Hertsmere Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council on current Covid-19 situation
Leaders encouraging residents to pull together to tackle the threat posed by rising Covid-19 cases and to do what is necessary to prevent further restrictions and possible lockdown...
Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2020 -
Residents urged to control the spread of Covid-19
As COVID-19 infection rates rise across the town, the council urges residents to take action now to stop the spread of the virus before further restrictions are imposed on people and businesses...
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020 -
Act now to avoid Hertfordshire moving to high-risk status
Hertfordshire’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is calling on the whole community to act now and ‘Play your Part’ to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus in our county...
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020 -
Herts leaders advise “Stay safe and have a spooktacular Halloween”!
Council leaders across Hertfordshire are encouraging people to celebrate Halloween safely, helping to save lives by preventing the spread of the coronavirus...
Published: Thursday, 15th October 2020 -
UPDATE: 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 Wednesday 2 September...
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020 -
Joint Statement on Local COVID-19 Alert Levels
Joint statement from David Williams, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, and Jim McManus, Director of Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council:
Published: Tuesday, 13th October 2020 -
Businesses reminded they must download and display QR codes for new COVID-19 app
Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across Watford are being urged to download QR codes for the new NHS Covid-19 app...
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020 -
Covid-19 impact Watford’s annual Firework Display
Watford Borough Council has announced the cancellation of this year’s Cassiobury Fireworks Display in response to current Covid-19 guidance and restrictions...
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020 -
New Covid-19 safety measures and infection control training for taxi and minicab services
To keep taxi drivers and customers safe, over 50 taxi and private hire drivers licensed by Watford Borough Council have already signed up to specialist infection control e-training...
Published: Monday, 28th September 2020 -
Extra police resources for Watford vs Luton Town match
Additional police officers have been brought in to support the ‘closed’ football match in Watford at the Vicarage Road Stadium this Saturday, 26 September at 12.30pm...
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020 -
NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales
NHS COVID-19 app launches to help control coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission...
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020 -
Elected Mayor responds to warning of 50,000 coronavirus cases per day by mid-October
The UK could see 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day by mid-October without further action and the Mayor of Watford is asking residents to continue to play their part by following the guidelines...
Published: Monday, 21st September 2020 -
Concerned about Coronavirus? Hertfordshire’s top doctors team up to provide COVID-19 advice
Hertfordshire’s lead GPs - Dr Prag Moodley and Dr Nicolas Small - have teamed up to provide answers for some common dilemmas facing people concerned about COVID-19...
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020 -
Watford Community Harvest: food drop-in donation day at Stanborough Park (4th October)
During normal harvest festival celebrations food is often distributed among the needy of the local community, or used to raise funds for the church, or charity...
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020 -
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 9 September
The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down...
Published: Thursday, 10th September 2020 -
Second round of Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund closed
The second window for small business discetionary grant applications has now closed. Applicants will be contacted with a decision shortly.
Published: Wednesday, 19th August 2020 -
UPDATE: All playgrounds and outdoor gyms now open
Watford Borough Council has been working with its partner Veolia to reopen playgrounds and outdoor gyms following the government's announcement to further relax Covid-19 measures from Saturday 4 July.
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020 -
Further parking enforcement rules to apply from 8 July
As of Wednesday 8 July, further parking enforcement rules will apply...
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020 -
Watford Borough Council launches a new confidence mark for Watford's taxi and minicabs to support them get back to work after COVID-19 lockdown
People can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in Watford thanks to a new confidence mark developed by Watford Borough Council...
Published: Friday, 26th June 2020 -
Council and police crackdown on anti-social behaviour with barriers at Cassiobury car park
New barriers have been installed at Cassiobury Park due to the increase in reports of anti-social behaviour and littering in the park...
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2020 -
Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding
Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced...
Published: Monday, 22nd June 2020 -
Face masks and coverings to be worn by all NHS hospital staff and visitors
All staff in hospitals in England will be provided with surgical masks which they will be expected to wear from 15 June...
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020 -
Coronavirus testing across Hertfordshire
The range of locations and eligibility criteria for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing across Hertfordshire...
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020 -
Welcome back to Watford town centre – shop local, stay safe
Watford town centre, and other retail areas across the town, are gearing up to welcome people back as non-essential shops reopen on Monday (15 June)...
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020 -
Lord-Lieutenant’s Virtual Book of Remembrance
A virtual Book of Remembrance has been set up to help provide comfort for those who have lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic...
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020 -
£150,000 raised for charities in COVID-19 relief effort
Watford’s residents, businesses and keen quizzers have raised £150,000 for over 20 local charities...
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 -
Watford Council keen to hear from local businesses on surviving and thriving through COVID-19
Watford Borough Council has launched a survey for local businesses to hear from them directly about their experiences during COVID-19...
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 -
Join our Big Bold Community Quiz for local charities
Keep entertained during lockdown! If you feel your sharp mind is losing its edge during the lockdown, what you need is a good quiz...
Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020 -
Portrait of Watford great Luther Blissett among items in online auction for charities appeal
As part of our Watford Helps: Covid-19 charities appeal we are holding an auction of some unique Watford FC memorabilia this weekend...
Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020 -
Parking restrictions and enforcement to resume on 15 June
Drivers in Watford are being given advanced notice that parking enforcement albeit with slightly different enforced hours is resuming in Controlled Parking Zones later this month...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 -
Elected Mayor urges eligible Watford businesses to apply for new discretionary business grant
Watford Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to check whether they are eligible for a new government funding pot designed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19...
Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 -
Elected Mayor urges people to stay safe and consider others this Bank Holiday weekend
As the sun shines and temperatures soar this weekend, Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford, is urging people to stay safe and consider others if they visit the town’s parks and open spaces...
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 -
Would you walk 500 miles….for Watford’s charities?
Watford residents are being asked to take part in a ‘Walk for Watford Challenge’ that aims to raise critical funds for local charities who are providing vital support to people in need...
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 -
Update on town centre car parks
Please read below for the current status of the town centre car parks...
Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020 -
Huge support for the Watford Helps Covid-19 charities appeal
Famous footballers, rugby stars, actors and pop artists are amongst those lending support to the Watford Helps Covid-19 appeal which aims to raise £250k for the local charities...
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020 -
Date set for reopening of Household Waste Recycling Centres
Ten of Hertfordshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres will reopen from 11 May to allow residents, where essential, to dispose of waste that cannot be put in their normal recycling bins...
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020 -
Elected Mayor of Watford will lead minute silence for key workers in town who have lost their lives during pandemic
The Elected Mayor of Watford will lead the town in a minute’s silence tomorrow at 11:00 AM, as the town stops to remember those front line workers who have lost their lives to Coronavirus...
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020 -
£100k donation from Camelot kickstarts COVID-19 charities appeal
Watford-based Camelot, which runs The National Lottery, has made a donation of £100K to Watford and Three Rivers Trust’s COVID-19 appeal...
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020 -
Mayor and Luther Blissett’s Virtual Pub Quiz raises over £1000 for frontline charities as star of The Quiz joins
The first Watford Together Quiz Night hosted by the Mayor Peter Taylor and Watford FC legend, Luther Blissett on Sunday 19 April raised over £1,000 for local charities quizzers were put to the test...
Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020 -
New guidance established for volunteer PPE makers
Hertfordshire residents and businesses have risen to the huge challenge of tackling the coronavirus COVID-19, with many thousands of volunteers going out of their way to support...
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020 -
Showing support for those providing help on the frontline in Watford
A new fund has been set up to allow people to show their support for the local charities and organisations that are stepping up to provide the help needed for the most at risk and vulnerable...
Published: Saturday, 11th April 2020 -
Closure of some car parks attached to Watford’s parks and green spaces
While all of Watford’s parks and green spaces remain open, six connected carparks have been temporarily closed in a measure to reduce non-essential driving during the COVID-19 period...
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Lifeline grant funding on its way to local businesses
Payments in excess of £15.2 million have been made this week to over 1100 small Watford businesses...
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Lockdown will not stop you from starring in Electric Umbrella’s latest music video!
Electric Umbrella was stopped in its tracks 3 weeks ago when due to Covid-19 the charity were forced to suspend all our face to face sessions, gigs, schools visits...
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Watford’s cultural leaders unite to deliver #WatfordTogether
An exciting new initiative launched today, ‘#WatfordTogether’...
Published: Tuesday, 7th April 2020 -
Amazing community spirit in Watford will link outstanding volunteer response to those in need
Nearly 500 people have responded to a call to help provide support for those most in need across Watford by signing up to the recently launched ‘Watford Helps’ volunteering initiative...
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020 -
Coronavirus emergency support funding made available for charities and community groups
The council and Hertfordshire County Council are working together to provide new coronavirus emergency support funding from £3k to £10K for local charities and voluntary and community organisations...
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020 -
Changes to parking restrictions in Watford
From Tuesday 24 March, Watford Borough Council introduced a number of changes to how parking is managed across Watford...
Published: Monday, 30th March 2020 -
Watford’s play areas and playgrounds are closed (COVID-19 Update)
This is necessary to ensure social distancing, limit the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of our communities...
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020
