General Election 2024: Key Deadlines
The General Election is scheduled for Thursday 4 July 2024. Local polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm
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Workspaces fit for the future in progress at Watford Business Park
The £20 million major redevelopment project of ‘Inspire’ at Watford Business Park has made significant progress since works started in early 2023...
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Holywell Community Centre uses council funding to enhance local community support
Holywell Community Centre have used the £20,000 they were awarded from the council’s Neighbourhood Grant to invest in improvements to its kitchen, main hall, and entrance facilities...
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Surprise A-List guests to headline this year’s Watford Fringe
Some of theatre’s best-known names will be headlining this year’s Watford Fringe Festival, the local annual arts showcase, as part of a special live in-conversation event...
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Watford Council and Veolia shortlisted for prestigious award
Watford Council and environmental partner Veolia have been recognised for their work in improving local green spaces and parks.
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Community invited to see new state-of-the-art Hemel Hempstead Crematorium
Explore the cutting-edge Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, with two open days for public visits.
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Works to start on exciting wetland restoration project in Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve
Works will be starting in early August to to transform the area’s former watercress beds into a wildlife sanctuary complete with reeds, ponds and scrapes...
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Consultation on alcohol licensing policy for Watford
The council are encouraging residents and businesses to provide feedback on the town’s updated draft alcohol licensing policy, which will govern alcohol sales in the area for the next five years...
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Watford’s parks lead with the highest number of Green Flag Awards in the county
Watford’s green spaces have been granted more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire for the eighth year running!
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Experience summer bliss at Big Beach a sandy paradise in Watford!
Watford Borough Council is excited to announce the return of the Big Beach, a summer attraction that transforms The Parade in the Town Centre into a sandy oasis...
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Council launches 'Big Watford Conversation' Community Survey
The 'Big Watford Conversation', a survey to give local people the chance to share their views and experiences of the town, as well as their thoughts and ideas about Watford’s future has been launched.