Infection rates decrease but no room for complacency says Watford’s Mayor
Watford Borough Council is pleased to announce that the number of COVID-19 cases recorded are improving across Watford, with the ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is pleased to announce that the number of COVID-19 cases recorded are improving across Watford, with the ...
Read moreVoting for the Watford Service Excellence Awards will close today (8th February 2021) at 11:59PM, meaning it is the last chance ...
Read moreBusinesses in Watford town centre have voted overwhelming in favour of a second Business Improvement District (BID) term from 1st ...
Read moreIn January it was announced that homelessness had been temporarily ended in Watford, going from more than 100 verified rough sleepers ...
Read moreElected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor said: On behalf on the whole town and even as far as the whole ...
Read moreBusinesses in Watford are encouraged by Watford BID to apply for the latest round of Covid-19 grants, following a decision ...
Read moreBusinesses in Watford are being urged to adhere to Government coronavirus restrictions after the owner of a local barber shop ...
Read moreThere is one more week left for Watford Observer readers to nominate Watford businesses that they feel have provided outstanding ...
Read moreThere is one week to go until the Watford BID ballot closes. Ballot papers must be returned to Watford Borough ...
Read moreWorks are underway to revitalise the current space and trading units and attract a new generation of customers to the ...
Read moreHELP CELEBRATE OUR OUTSTANDING BUSINESSES DURING CHALLENGING TIMES Businesses in Watford town centre that have delivered excellent service over the ...
Read moreWith increasing pressure on hospitals and the UK now in what we hope is its last lockdown period, people are ...
Read moreOver the next six weeks, residents and businesses across Watford are being asked to share their views on the final ...
Read moreThree local residents were honoured by Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Chairman Cllr Aga Dychton last month as ...
Read moreOne YMCA have won a £25,600 grant from The John Lewis Partnership Community Investment Fund so hostel residents can complete skills t...
Read moreThe Watford BID Ballot is open from today (8th January) until Thursday 4th February 2021, allowing business to vote on a ...
Read morePlans have been accelerated to ensure that the celebrated Grade II listed Watford Colosseum remains an iconic venue for future ...
Read moreA third lockdown will cause severe pressure, and irrevocable damage, on businesses many of whom have been under the toughest ...
Read moreThe UK is now in national lockdown, with coronavirus cases rising rapidly across the country... Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of ...
Read moreIf you're unsure of where is still open in Watford town centre, we have compiled this handy list of where ...
Read moreWatford BID would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas!! It's been a difficult year and Christmas will have ...
Read more• Watford BID represents over 400 businesses with 70% of those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. • Significantly damaging financial hit for busi...
Read moreBusinesses that were forced to close under the second national lockdown restrictions legislation and were not eligible for the Local ...
Read moreToday was an important day for the future of our town centre as we launched the Watford BID Business Plan ...
Read moreWatford BID is encouraging employers in the area to consider rewarding staff with the Watford Gift Card for Christmas this ...
Read moreThe Watford gift card is the perfect present this Christmas for residents wishing to shop local and support Watford based ...
Read more⚠️'Help the Elf service' Christmas game cancellation announcement ⚠️ It is with regret that in consultation with our key partners we have dec...
Read moreWatford Borough Council in partnership with local bike share provider Beryl Bikes have launched a Christmas initiative – Laps To Lapland, to...
Read moreFashion retailer Joules, fast-food brand Tikka Nation and independent café bar The Garden Rooms are among a growing number of n...
Read moreIntu Watford shopping centre has extended its opening hours to allow people more time to do their shopping during December. ...
Read moreShops, gyms, hairdressers, beauticians, bars, restaurants and the town centre bowling alley are among the many businesses that have opened ...
Read more● Global escape room phenomenon to provide new immersive experience for Watford shoppers ● Follows a number of other new openings at the ...
Read moreIt has been announced that Hertfordshire and Watford has been placed as a high-risk area in the government’s strengthened sy...
Read moreHELP THE ELF SERVICE! EXCITING, FUN CHRISTMAS GAME FOR ALL SOLVE CLUES VIA ‘AUGMENTED REALITY’ TECHNOLOGY! 8th DECEMBER - 31st DECE...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is seeking out creative individuals or groups who are looking to turn their creative talents into a ...
Read moreWatford BID are proud to be working on this important campaign in partnership with Watford Borough Council and the message ...
Read moreShop Local, safely A second national lockdown poses many challenges for us all, and as a community it is up ...
Read moreWatford BID are encouraging local businesses to check whether they are eligible for a new government funding pot designed to ...
Read moreIf you're unsure of where is still open in Watford town centre, we have compiled this handy list of where ...
Read moreWatford BID have supported the transformation of Watford Junction forecourt, which has now been completed by Watford Borough Council in ...
Read moreThe town’s first intergenerational dementia friendly restaurant – organised by West Herts College and Watford Borough Council – has reopened after provid...
Read moreWe all love Halloween for the pumpkin lanterns, costumes and decorations, but one of the scariest things about the festival ...
Read moreAs COVID-19 infection rates rise across the town, residents are urged to take action now to stop the spread of ...
Read moreWatford’s green spaces have been granted more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire, for the fifth ye...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and Veolia, its recycling and waste partner, supported over 70 residents to take part in litter-pick events in ...
Read moreNational Lottery operator Camelot will sponsor Watford’s popular Beryl bike scheme for the next three years. Camelot, operator of Th...
Read moreA new custom designed cycling facility funded by Watford Borough Council will enable Watford Cycle Hub to expand its core ...
Read more• Watford Borough Council is partnering with WhatsApp to create the UK’s first ‘WhatsApp High Street’ of businesses that are running ...
Read moreThis year’s Cassiobury Fireworks Display have unfortunately had to be cancelled in response to current Covid-19 guidance and restrictions. Th...
Read moreTo keep taxi drivers and customers safe, over 50 taxi and private hire drivers licensed by Watford Borough Council have already ...
Read moreWatford Palace Theatre’s team have been working hard to find a way to welcome you back to our beautiful th...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is excited to announce that The Watford Observer Clock has been nominated for Hertfordshire Museum Object of ...
Read moreThe chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £2bn ‘kickstart scheme’ to help young people get jobs! Your business can join in an...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and Cathartic CIC are launching their ‘Think about living with dementia’ programme in October that’s helping carers...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is pleased to announce it has been successful in obtaining funding from the Ministry for Housing, Communities ...
Read moreWatford and Three Rivers will be the first councils in Hertfordshire to pilot a local contact tracing initiative aimed at ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and Veolia UK have pledged their support for this year’s Great British September Clean, run by en...
Read moreintu Watford parking will be cashless payments only for customers as of the 1st October. In line with many businesses ...
Read moreCheck out the video! Watford Borough Council with support from Watford Palace Theatre combined their talents and experience to transform ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has announced that it is reopening the Town Hall on a limited basis from Wednesday 2 September. To ...
Read morePeople in Watford with suspected coronavirus symptoms can now visit a local drive-through test site if they need one. Watford’s ...
Read moreJust confirmed, NEXT has signed a deal to take on the former Debenhams store at intu Watford. The store will ...
Read moreGarston Park has undergone a series of biodiversity and recreation improvements, thanks to Watford Borough Council’s ongoing work to en...
Read moreWhere can you stock up on education essentials? As the summer holidays start to come to an end, it’s ti...
Read moreLocal residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral ...
Read moreFace coverings which are a key factor in protecting people from the spread of coronavirus in public spaces like shops, ...
Read moreChanges have been made to the way in which premises in Watford can apply for pavement licences for outdoor seating ...
Read moreThe first of many independent taxi drivers to qualify for Watford Borough Council’s new Travel with Confidence accreditation mark ar...
Read moreWatford residents should look out for a delivery of their new brown outdoor food waste bin as part of the ...
Read moreResidents from Watford will be able to enjoy a ‘cinema under the stars’ experience and watch the sunset over the town...
Read moreTHE results of Watford’s biggest ever public consultation on the sustainable future of the town show that over 94% of re...
Read moreWatford Museum is preparing to welcome visitors back for the first time this weekend on Saturday 1 August since it had ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Cabinet approved a new Council Plan 2020-24 at its meeting tonight (6 July). The plan – Watford Together. Our ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Cabinet has tonight (Monday 6 July) agreed a new and radical five-year plan to tackle homelessness and ro...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is working closely with the town’s restaurants, pubs and bars to get ready to safely reopen to...
Read moreWork has started on one the first of a series of improvement projects aimed at bringing Watford Junction into the 21...
Read moreA new customised facility and service within the One YMCA hostel in Charter Place has been jointly designed and mobilised ...
Read moreWe are delighted that you have visited Watford town centre recently. Your local High Street needs you after what has ...
Read moreNew barriers have been installed at Cassiobury Park due to the increase in reports of anti-social behaviour and littering in ...
Read moreA new survey is being launched to Watford residents today asking for their views on how to improve sustainability in ...
Read moreImprovement works get underway later this month to enhance the forecourt outside Watford Junction which, with over 8 million users a ...
Read moreWatford town centre, and other retail areas across the town, are gearing up to welcome people back as non-essential shops ...
Read moreA key thoroughfare in Watford, St Albans Road will be undergoing a revitalisation project led by Watford Borough Council to ...
Read moreDrivers in Watford are being given advanced notice that parking enforcement albeit with slightly different enforced hours is resuming in ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals that will see nearly 400 new burial spaces created at North Watford Cemetery. Ca...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to check whether they are eligible for a new government funding pot designed ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has launched a photography competition ‘Watford in Extraordinary Times’. The competition, as part of the council’s Watfor...
Read moreOn Friday 1 May, the Government announced new support for small businesses that are not eligible for any of the current ...
Read moreAs part of the Watford Together initiative, which aims to bring the community together in these difficult times, Watford Borough ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council are bringing exciting new sport, play and leisure facilities to award winning Oxhey Park. The new facilities ...
Read moreintu Watford has outlined how it will safely support the gradual reopening of non-essential retail stores at the centre in ...
Read moreWatford residents are being asked to take part in a ‘Walk for Watford Challenge’ that aims to raise critical funds for ...
Read moreTo prepare for a safe, phased re-opening of Watford town centre, Hertfordshire County Council is closing access to the High ...
Read moreIncreasing the opportunities for people to get tested for COVID-19 is critical to preventing the spread of the virus and ...
Read moreFamous footballers, rugby stars, actors and pop artists are amongst those lending their weight to the Watford Helps Covid-19 appeal ...
Read moreA new health and wellbeing service funded by Hertfordshire County Council and delivered in partnership with district and borough councils ...
Read moreFor the latest relevant information for businesses, please visit our Covid-19 Information Page We are acutely aware that these are ...
Read moreFrom Monday 18 May we will be making some further changes to the London Northwestern Railway timetable. The timetable includes the ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Cabinet will review the timetable for introducing the agreed changes to the town’s waste and recy...
Read moreWatford-based Camelot, which runs The National Lottery, has made a donation of £100K to Watford and Three Rivers Trust’s COV...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has taken the decision to suspend the borough’s green waste collection from 20 April 2020 to ensure the co...
Read moreNearly 500 people have responded to a call to help provide support for those most in need across Watford by signing ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council are working together to provide new coronavirus emergency support funding from £3,000 to £10,000 for lo...
Read moreFrom Tuesday 24 March, Watford Borough Council have suspended enforcement of the council’s off road car parks, the town’s perm...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has unveiled its plan to increase the town’s tree canopy cover from 18% to 20% over the next te...
Read moreThese are testing times for us all but now more than ever is a time for community spirit, helping one ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council joined organisations and groups worldwide at 10am on Monday 9 March to celebrate Commonwealth Day as part of ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is inviting pensioners from across the town to take part in another engagement opportunity that gives older ...
Read moreWatford businesses have teamed up to launch an iconic Watford statue exhibition and trail which captures the spirit of local ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and its recycling and waste partner Veolia have pledged their support for this year’s Great British Sp...
Read moreGreen-fingered members of Watford Rotary Club helped Watford Borough Council plant trees in Cassiobury Park as part of their nationwide ...
Read more300 year old Frogmore House and garden is undergoing major renovation and repair, thanks to plans passed by Watford Borough Council. ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has been awarded £416k to continue with its existing support programme for rough sleepers and provide further i...
Read moreChampioning the crucial role parks and green spaces is at the heart of our communities, Watford Borough Council has recently ...
Read moreTake the decision out of gifting and buy the Watford gift card for a wide choice of spending across food, ...
Read moreCulture was in the spotlight last week when Watford Borough Council launched its 12 month programme of arts and heritage activities ...
Read moreIf you love cycling recreationally and want to support others to get riding, become a British Cycling Ride Leader with ...
Read moreA new car parking system will be in operation at Woodside Leisure Centre from 16 January, which will benefit leisure centre ...
Read moreThe third phase of the Clarendon Road transformation programme will be taking place over the next 10 months from Monday 6 January. ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s burial service has received the highest national accredited standard by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Ma...
Read moreAs part of Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor’s manifesto commitments to sustainable transport, Watford Borough Council is investing in...
Read moreVoting is now open for the annual Service Excellence Awards run by Watford Business Improvement District. The awards – in their fo...
Read moreWatford Borough Council together with homelessness prevention charities New Hope and One YMCA will for the second year run a ...
Read moreLocal residents are being advised not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by voting in the upcoming ...
Read moreOn Tuesday 19 November, the sixteenth annual Hertfordshire Service to Sport Awards took place celebrating the dedication and selfless efforts of ...
Read moreWatford BID are acutely aware that it is expensive to run a business in Watford and are always searching for ...
Read moreOn Sunday, 17 November, thousands of people came into Watford to see the most spectacular lights display ever seen in the ...
Read moreThe Office for Low Emissions Vehicles is offering financial support to householders and businesses across the UK for the installation ...
Read moreMeasured Menswear Watford is a brand new store with a fantastic range of suits, jackets, knitwear, shirts and more 👔 Located in ...
Read moreThe Green Gym's fantastic team member Dave Lawson was runner up for the People's Postcode Lottery Volunteer of the Year ...
Read moreWatford has scored the highest happiness rating in Hertfordshire and in all of the East of England region, according to ...
Read moreOver 2 million people visited award winning Cassiobury Park this year. They enjoyed walks in nature, the playgrounds and paddling pools, ...
Read moreExperience Watford this Winter with spectacular Christmas Lights, Santa’s Grotto, the Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, live shows at The Colosseum an...
Read moreWatford businesses have come together to fund a truly spectacular Christmas Lights Display which will illuminate Watford high street on ...
Read moreWATFORD YMCA Gym opened its doors back in the 1970s by Prince Charles. Amazing offering of facilities which is all ...
Read moreThe skyline in one of Watford's most important roads could begin to look very different next month. That is because ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has announced Donna Nolan, currently Deputy Chief Executive of Mendip District Council, as its new Managing Director. ...
Read moreElectric Umbrella’s founders Mel Boda and Tom Billington scooped the award for CHARITY WORKERS OF THE YEAR at the Wa...
Read moreWatford’s unsung heroes have been celebrated at the Audentior Awards and recognised for their dedication in making the town a ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is supporting Fun Palaces, a free, nationwide campaign to encourage people to get involved in the local ...
Read moreOne of the key ambitions in Watford’s plan to become an accredited dementia friendly town will be realised as a ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is seeking further witnesses to a significant fly tip of bonded asbestos roofing sheets in Orchard Close ...
Read moreLocated in the heart of Watford, The Langley is a modern state of the art events facility venue. The scale ...
Read moreDebenhams at intu Watford is celebrating its first birthday in style with an exclusive beauty event from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 ...
Read moreWatford households are being urged to complete and return their annual canvass forms. The canvass is a type of survey ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and The Colne Catchment Action Network has launched a new 10 year project that aims to bring eight ...
Read moreEvery day in Watford, people are positively contributing to our town and improving the lives of fellow residents. These actions ...
Read moreHelp Cassiobury Park win the nation’s favourite park again by voting for the park in the People’s Choice Awar...
Read moreCassiobury Park – the award winning park managed by Watford Borough Council and Veolia – will be undergoing an exciting wetlands restoration proj...
Read moreThe summer holidays might be over soon, but that won’t stop the fun! Organised by Watford Borough Council and no...
Read moreLas Iguanas is set to open the doors of its latest venture on 2nd September, with its trademark carnival of ...
Read moreAn amazing beauty spot with an enormous amount of history behind it, Cassiobury Park goers will soon be able to ...
Read moreBoard Members Required Peace Hospice Care provides specialist support for individuals and their families and carers facing a life-limiting illness ...
Read moreShopmobility Watford is a local charity which loans manual and battery powered wheelchairs and scooters to anyone with a mobility ...
Read moreLocal residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing their annual canvass (...
Read moreLocal taxi drivers, companies and passengers can have their say on Watford Borough Council’s proposed ‘Vehicle Licensing Policy’. The propos...
Read moreNew digital parking payments are just the ticket in Watford Residents of controlled parking zones in Watford will be able ...
Read moreA stunning display of 100 hand-sculpted metal poppies, butterflies and daisies was unveiled at intu Watford on Monday 29 July in support ...
Read morePuttshack, the UK’s leading indoor mini golf experience, will open at intu Watford in the summer of 2020, in the ce...
Read moreA teenage girl who called police when she saw someone with a knife has been praised by officers for her ...
Read moreRita Taylor, widow of football legend Graham Taylor, unveiled a commemorative display for Peace Hospice Care at intu Watford. Hand-sculpted ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Big JiveSwing Festival returns to the bandstand in Cassiobury Park on Sunday 28 July, from 1 to 6pm. Th...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is again hosting a range of free, fun and challenging activities during the school summer holiday for ...
Read moreWatford is on its way to becoming a dementia friendly town after the ‘Watford Dementia Action Group’ was recognised by offi...
Read moreTo commemorate the 75th year anniversary of the 37 people killed in Sandringham Road by a German bomb during World War ...
Read moreDelivering a new level of personal experience, John Lewis & Partners Watford will introduce a Style Studio where four personal ...
Read moreHundreds of tennis fans, young and old, gathered to watch Wimbledon screen-side at intu Watford from 1-14 July in what ...
Read moreA BUG’S LIFE MAKES YOU HAPPY – Research reveals closer connection to nature makes people happier – – intu brings giant British bugs int...
Read moreFor the fourth year running, Watford Business Improvement District (BID) businesses have funded colourful floral displays to enhance the look &...
Read moreIf you have a Watford based project or an idea that inspires people to do the right thing with their ...
Read moreWatford town centre’s fantastic range of restaurants, pubs, and bars teamed up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Wa...
Read moreRecently appointed honorary Chairman of Watford Borough Council Cllr Asif Khan kicked off his charitable activities this month by supporting ...
Read moreWatford was one of over 1000 towns and cities around the world that joined the international Make Music Day celebration with ...
Read moreWork is about to begin on an essential project to replace ageing gas mains in Watford’s Grove Mill Lane an...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and the Chairman of the Council, Cllr Asif Khan are flying the Armed Forces flag today (24 June 2019) ...
Read moreThe restoration of Cassiobury Park’s ‘Rustic Bridge’ over the River Gade has been completed by Watford Borough Council. Watford’s Electe...
Read moreWatford BID have launched a town centre Food & Drink Map, illustrating the huge array of restaurants, pubs, and bars ...
Read moreNominations are now open for Watford’s 14th Audentior Awards which recognise local people and organisations who are actively making Wa...
Read moreThe third Annual General Meeting of Watford BID Limited will be held at The Business Lounge, West Herts College, Hempstead ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council announces a summer of free live music and dance performances at the town’s iconic bandstand in Ca...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is inviting pensioners from across the town to take part in the second in a series of ...
Read moreYou're invited to be part of Peace Hospice's special spring appeal, by dedicating a Peace Hospice Care poppy, butterfly or ...
Read moreElected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor was joined recently by representatives of Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Watford BID ...
Read moreIf you’re wondering why everyone’s smiling at intu Watford – it’s most likely because they’ve been listening to beautif...
Read moreHundreds of green fingered Watford residents took advantage of the warm weather and free compost on Saturday 11 May at Wiggenhall ...
Read moreOn Saturday 18th May, Watford Football Club played their first FA Cup Final since 1984, and our town centre became a ...
Read moreAction for Children’s designer pop-up at intu Watford is set to open its doors for the last time on 22 Ma...
Read more(BIRD) TWEETING PROVEN TO MAKE PEOPLE HAPPIER – Four in five people in Watford say birdsong makes them happier – – intu Watford joins ...
Read moreWatford Museum has mounted a foyer exhibition in celebration of Watford Football Club’s success in reaching the FA Cup Fi...
Read moreintu Watford and its staff helped family support charity HomeStart to revamp its shop on Queens Road and two months ...
Read moreLast Thursday, 11 April, Peter Rabbit visited intu Watford to give egg-cited Easter Holiday shoppers a special treat. Throughout the day, ...
Read moreGoldsmiths temporarily closes the door to its Watford store and opens a pop-up in anticipation of its new and improved ...
Read moreFood & Drink Week returns to Watford town centre from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 June 2019. Dine out at Watford’s fantastic ea...
Read moreJoin The Entertainer on Saturday 20 April for the Grand Opening of their new Watford store at intu. It's going to ...
Read moreEurope’s biggest shoe retailer, Deichmann shoes, has opened its doors in Watford. Deichmann has moved into a 406 metre squared un...
Read moreHatch a plan to spend Easter at intu Watford with the family, because the shopping centres got some cracking events ...
Read moreCôte are delighted to be opening an elegant Parisian-style brasserie in Watford on Monday 25th February 2019 from 8am. Located o...
Read moreThe local community is invited to put on their disco shoes and get dancing to help raise vital funds to ...
Read moreWatford town centre businesses were celebrated for excellence in customer and client service last night (12th February) at Watford Colosseum. ...
Read moreintu Watford is investing £1million to create a vibrant new food offering in the centre, which follows the recent launch o...
Read moreDestination Manager (Watford) £35,000/annum & generous pension Fixed term to 31 March 2021 Do you have the expertise, passion, and a desire t...
Read moreThe brand-new Hollywood Bowl intu Watford celebrated its official opening in style on Thursday night, with a VIP launch party ...
Read moreSixty-one colourful banners have been installed by Watford BID (Business Improvement District) along the High Street, The Parade, Clarendon Road ...
Read moreFrom Monday 14 January, you can park at intu Watford for a flat rate of £2 after 5pm. Whether you're heading to a...
Read moreClarendon Road is undergoing further major transformation works, which will see pavements, roads and the general look of the area ...
Read moreWorks to repair and restore a bridge over the River Gade in Cassiobury Park – led by Watford Borough Council - wi...
Read moreStep for Home-Start brings you the opportunity to get fitter, healthier and raise some money. Plus there’s the chance to...
Read moreWatford Borough Council – one of four local authorities across England which submitted a joint application for the Local Digital Fund. Th...
Read moreVoting is now open for the annual awards run by Watford Business Improvement District. The awards recognise businesses in Watford ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement run by charities Mind ...
Read moreIf you’re planning to rock around any Christmas trees this year, make it the new tree at intu Watford, wh...
Read morePlans to revitalise a major road in Watford has received a multi-million pound boost from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). ...
Read moreThere's lots to do in Watford this festive season. With our new and improved town centre, there's plenty of options ...
Read moreWhether you're a long-term baking enthusiast of just starting out, Lakeland Watford are inviting you to take part in their ...
Read moreThis December, Watford BID (Business Improvement District) has arranged a fun festive trail around Watford town centre. Until 30 December, 16 angels ...
Read moreThe Environment Agency – with the support of Watford Borough Council – has delivered an early Christmas gift to Oxhey Park, as thou...
Read moreYou can now take a virtual tour of Watford's premium menswear store - Prince. Using state of the art photography ...
Read moreVENUE: Watford Colosseum TICKET OFFICE: 01923 571102 (Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 12-4) or www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk We have a thrilling program of ...
Read moreThe countdown to Christmas officially began on Thursday when intu Watford was transformed into a glittering winter wonderland, illuminated by ...
Read moreWatford BID (Business Improvement District) has won an award for Place Management at the National BID Awards for its role ...
Read moreSet in The Parade, families can relish in the magic of Christmas, as Watford Borough Council’s Big Skate (24 November to...
Read moreJoin intu Watford for an evening of fun at their 2018 Christmas light switch on. Warm up for the main event ...
Read moreNew 14-lane Hollywood Bowl entertainment centre to open at intu Watford next month. The centre will feature an American-style Hollywood ...
Read moreVENUE: intu Watford DATE: 15 November – 31 December 2018 TICKET PRICES:General Adult Admission: £10 / General Concessions Admission (children aged 12-16, students, OAPs): £7 / Guided Tour...
Read moreThis Sunday 11 November (Remembrance Sunday) marks the 100 year anniversary since the end of the First World War. To commemorate this ...
Read moreCelebrate the festive season in Watford with ice skating, Christmas shows, shopping, Santa's grotto and more! For more events, news ...
Read moreThe Cassiobury Park Restoration Project – led by Watford Borough Council – has been shortlisted for the Heritage and Conservation category at the ...
Read moreCineworld, one of the UK’s leading cinema chains, has today announced that Cineworld Watford will open on Friday 14th De...
Read moreWatford Borough Council and Watford Community Housing are working together on plans for the delivery of much-needed social housing in ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council councillors are keen to hear about tenants’ experiences with Watford Community Housing, the biggest housing association in Wa...
Read moreAs part of the Chalk Hill development, Watford Borough Council has arranged for the developer to introduce a large green ...
Read moreHalloween is back with a bump so prepare for some spook-tacular half term fun at intu Watford. Free for all ...
Read moreWatford BID has been shortlisted for a National BID Place Management Award for their work on the High Street redevelopment. ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Museum and local artist Lucy Joyce invite you to come along on Saturday 20 October, from 10am to...
Read moreCassiobury Park has been announced by Green Flag Award as one of the winners of the 2018 People’s Choice vote. Ea...
Read moreintu Watford has added another exciting name to its new development with the opening of a Jack Wills store this ...
Read moreShopping centre owner, intu celebrated world class customer service with a week-long campaign of activities across its nationwide portfolio of ...
Read moreStaff from Watford Borough Council and Veolia helped pack over 2,000 Warm in Winter gift bags for the charity Small Acts ...
Read moreWatford has renewed its Purple Flag status after successfully demonstrating that it has a safe and well-managed night-time economy with ...
Read moreBased at Watford's best loved park, Cassiobury Hub - built thanks to a major regeneration project led by Watford Borough ...
Read moreBusinesses across Watford town centre will be offering customers exclusive discounts and activities during the weekend of Saturday 20th and ...
Read moreThe people of the Watford are able to access an anonymous interactive online chat via Facebook Messenger, which has been ...
Read moreWatford has scored the highest happiness rating in Hertfordshire, according to the annual Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey, which ...
Read moreNational sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for Watford by investing in a year-long programme of free...
Read moreGreat brands are lined up and ready to open over the next few months. Kicking off with Debenhams on 27 September, ...
Read moreThere is nothing better than growing your own spuds and vegetables! So why not come along to the home grown ...
Read moreRock Up Watford has opened. The new climbing centre offers over 27 exhilarating climbing walls and colourful climbing challenges towering over ...
Read moreVote for your favourite park in Watford and show how the UK loves parks with the annual People’s Choice aw...
Read moreWatford Borough Council is starting to prepare its new Local Plan, which is the start to setting a vision for ...
Read moreThe second phase of the High Street improvement works, led by Watford Borough Council in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council ...
Read moreCome along to Watford Borough Council’s Museum on Thursday 13 September, where you’ll have the chance to refresh your ward...
Read moreFor a second year Peace Hospice Care are working with Fabulous Fan Fayre on Watford match days. They provide volunteers ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Museum invites you to discover the town’s rich heritage with special free events and openings. Resi...
Read moreFollowing on from the Easter activities, Watford Borough Council is hosting a range of free, fun and challenging activities during ...
Read moreCome along to Watford Borough Council’s museum this month where you’ll have the chance to take part in a nu...
Read morePeter Taylor, the elected Mayor of Watford, this week visited the newly opened marketing suite at Watford Riverwell. The Mayor ...
Read moreFor the third year running, Watford Business Improvement District (BID) businesses have funded colourful floral displays in the town centre. ...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s gigantic and free outdoor cinema the Big Screen returns to The Parade by the pond from Fr...
Read moreWatford Borough Council’s Own the Stage returns for a second year and is encouraging local performers to take part. If...
Read moreAfter the success of their first NightLight Walk Peace Hospice Care invite you to join them for their second magical 5...
Read moreNow in its eighth year, much-loved outdoor arts festival Imagine Watford will return in 2018 to transform the streets once again ...
Read moreTo celebrate the World Cup 2018, leading car park operator CitiPark has announced that it will be running a ‘designated driver’ camp...
Read moreThe summer season of free live shows in Cassiobury Park begins this Sunday (3 June) as part of Watford Borough Council’s ...
Read moreSaturday 14th April, Watford Museum 3pm – 4pm No booking required David Champion David has worked in the photographic trade since he...
Read moreBusiness owners, managers and staff at organisations in Watford town centre have been celebrating after being recognised for their excellent ...
Read moreEver wanted to meet Alice in Wonderland, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Cheshire ...
Read moreFamilies and young people will soon be enjoying the thrills of a state-of-the-art wheeled sports centre in Oxhey Park, following ...
Read morePeace Hospice Care is putting out an urgent call for volunteers this week. The charity, which provides free, specialist, care ...
Read moreIt’s time to get voting for the town centre businesses you think most deserve to win a Watford BID Se...
Read moreToday (Monday 4th December), Peace Hospice Care announces that its annual weight loss fundraiser, Pounds for Pounds, is back for 2018. ...
Read moreA ‘Topping Out’ ceremony took place at intu Watford today, to mark a key milestone in the multi-million pound redevelopment proj...
Read moreWatford is celebrating after learning it has successfully renewed it’s prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time ec...
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