News published January 2016
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New £4,500 ramps imported from the States for Watford skateboarders to use for free
Skateboarding in Watford just got even better because Watford Borough Council has imported £4,500 worth of specialist equipment from the USA that people can now use for free.
Published: 27th January 2016 -
Contract awarded for restoration of Cassiobury Park
Watford Borough Council has appointed Borras Construction to carry out the £6.6m Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery funded restoration of Cassiobury Park.
Published: 25th January 2016 -
Riverside Recreation Ground gets a new look
Visitors to Riverside Recreation Ground are in for a treat, as the council has just installed a new play area, an adult gym, a multi-use games court and picnic benches.
Published: 25th January 2016 -
Council BIG Events-funded animation scoops award at London Short Film Festival
An animation that was originally funded by Watford Borough Council and broadcast in Watford town centre won a prestigious award at the London Short Film Festival at the weekend.
Published: 22nd January 2016 -
New lockers for Peace Hospice patients
Peace Hospice Care has been awarded £2,000 from Watford Borough Councils small grants fun to purchase bedside lockers for their Inpatient Unit in Watford.
Published: 20th January 2016 -
Tell us what living in a conservation area means to you
Watford residents are invited to give their views on living in a conservation area at a drop-in session with councillors.
Published: 20th January 2016 -
Watford cabinet proposes freeze to council tax
Watford Council will consider freezing council tax for the seventh year in row following a recommendation from Watford's cabinet meeting on Monday (18 January).
Published: 20th January 2016 -
Expect some delays on the road in Watford
Lots of major developments in Watford step up a gear in 2016, so residents and visitors are asked to bear with us, as Watford remains open for business.
Published: 13th January 2016 -
Council’s insulation scheme is keeping Watford snug
Watford Council has been putting government funding to good use by installing external wall insulation in homes around the town.
Published: 13th January 2016
