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Watford in top three of UK's Vitality Index
The 2023 UK Vitality Index has ranked Watford third out of the UK’s 100 largest urban areas, marking it out as an outstanding place to live and do business...
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‘Forget me not’ restaurant relaunches at West Herts College
Watford Borough Council and West Herts College restaurant have collaborated to relaunch the ‘Forget me not’ dining experience.
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Watford Junction bridle path to benefit from improvements
Footpath improvements by Watford Borough Council between St Albans Road and Watford Junction Station will soon be underway, with additional enhancements also being proposed later this year...
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First section of Queens Road improvements complete
Watford Borough Council has completed the first phase of streetscape improvements to enhance the look and feel of Queens Road, the popular and historic shopping destination in the town...
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World-leading live entertainment company appointed as new operator for Colosseum
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet last night appointed global venue operator and concert promoter AEG Presents to run Watford Colosseum when it reopens after extensive refurbishment works next spring.
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Watford town centre’s framework for the next 20 years approved
Watford Borough Council’s cabinet has approved plans (13 March 2023) to revitalize and enhance the town centre over the next 20 years...
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Watford celebrates record number of affordable homes
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet (13 March) has welcomed a report showing a record number of affordable homes were introduced to the town during 2021-2022...
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Over 100 actions and targets for Watford to be net zero carbon town agreed by council
The council’s eight year ‘Environmental Strategy’, and its accompanying two year ‘Delivery Plan’ have been approved by Cabinet (13 March)...
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Cycle Hub celebrates decade of cycling and community work at fun day event
Cyclists across Hertfordshire headed towards Watford Cycle Hub on 11 March to celebrate the organisation’s 10th birthday...
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Free swim and gym for young people in Watford again this Easter
Young people in Watford are again being given the chance to get active for free this Easter at the town’s two leisure centres...