Changes to your waste collection over the festive period
From 25 December 2024 - 13 January 2025, your collection days will be different to normal.
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JOINT STATEMENT: 10 councils in Hertfordshire release update on local government reform
10 of Hertfordshire's council leaders oppose a single unitary council, stress local consultation, reject delaying 2025 elections, and advocate for thoughtful, inclusive reform benefiting residents...
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Incredible community support for homelessness charity
New Hope, a Watford-based charity, which supports people who are experiencing homelessness in the town, has been overwhelmed by the amazing support of Watford residents and beyond this festive season.
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Call for artists: create sustainable public art for by River Colne
As part of the Tales of the River section of the wider project, Rediscovering the River Colne, the council are looking to commission an artist or artists to create a new piece of public art...
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Watford residents brave the weather to collect free trees
Parks staff from Watford Council and Veolia were on hand to assist as hardy Watford residents braved the weather over the weekend (7 Dec) to claim thousands of free trees delivered as part of the Your
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Council Chairwoman’s Christmas card designed by local students
Watford Borough Council Chairwoman, Cllr Dawn Allen-Williamson, has unveiled her Christmas greeting card, designed by two talented pupils (aged 5 and 7) from Beechfield School...
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Pump House needs £200,000 to "Raise the Roof" and make essential building improvements
In 2021, the Watford Pump House launched its Raise the Roof appeal to raise £750,000 to replace its failing roof and make other major improvements to the building otherwise its future was in jeopardy.
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St Mary’s Churchyard improvements begin with preparatory works underway
Watford Borough Council is preparing to enhance St Mary’s Churchyard into a vibrant, family-friendly green space, with major works set to begin on 13 January 2025...
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Lanchester School benefits from playground enhancement thanks to council grant
Friends of Lanchester Primary School, a dedicated group supporting community initiatives at the place of education, have used a generous £10,000 grant from the council's Neighbourhood Grant...
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Helping Hertfordshire’s children and young people to have a HAPpy winter
HAPpy Camps are back once again for the festive school holiday...
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Watford Mayor’s Charity Christmas Card Campaign Raises Thousands for Local Charities
The annual Watford Mayor’s Charity Christmas Card has once again proven to be a success, raising £7750 to support local charities.
