Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes

Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes

Watford plans to double council tax on empty and second homes to boost housing availability. Watford Council Tax to Double on Empty and Second Homes Watford has quite a few empty houses. Census data shows 2,135 homes sit unused. This equals 5.2% of all Watford housing. Demand for places to live is very high right…

Frango De Lisboa Delights Watford Market with Authentic Flavors

Frango De Lisboa Delights Watford Market with Authentic Flavors

Frango De Lisboa opens in Watford Market, offering Portuguese cuisine. Expect chicken, sides, and unique flavors! Frango De Lisboa Delights Watford Market with Authentic Flavors Frango De Lisboa opened on February 27th. The original plan was to open earlier in February. Owner Aamir Hussain said the opening went well. They had many customers during the…

Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved

Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved

Plan to build 314 homes, shops, and a square at the former Watford Police Station receives approval from town council. Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved McLaren Living planned new buildings last summer. They wanted to build on the old police station site. The buildings would be four to 23…

Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved

Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved

Plan to build 314 homes, shops, and a square at the former Watford Police Station receives approval from town council. Watford Police Station Site to Become 314 New Homes, Plan Approved McLaren Living planned new buildings last summer. They wanted to build on the old police station site. The buildings would be four to 23…

Hertfordshire Bus Gate ANPR Camera Plan Faces Public Consultation

Hertfordshire Bus Gate ANPR Camera Plan Faces Public Consultation

Hertfordshire considers ANPR cameras for bus gates. Consultation open for views on the plans until March 20. Hertfordshire Bus Gate ANPR Camera Plan Faces Public Consultation Hertfordshire Highways plans camera upgrades. They will use new ANPR cameras on bus gates. Locations include Hertford Road in Stevenage and North Western Avenue and Thomas Sawyer Way in…

Hertsmere Silver Bin Rollout and Garden Waste Charge Begins in April

Hertsmere Silver Bin Rollout and Garden Waste Charge Begins in April

Hertsmere introduces fees for garden waste collection and provides new silver food waste bins with weekly pickup starting April. Hertsmere Silver Bin Rollout and Garden Waste Charge Begins in April Garden waste pickups will change in April. Hertsmere Council will only collect from paying homes. Last April, they started a signup system. People needed a…

Watford MP Dean Russell Visits National Lottery Headquarters in Town

Watford MP Dean Russell Visits National Lottery Headquarters in Town

MP Dean Russell visited the National Lottery HQ. He learned about its community impact and local contributions. Watford MP Dean Russell Visits National Lottery Headquarters in Town The MP learned about the lottery system. He saw its positive impact on the community. It also contributed to good causes. Allwyn manages the National Lottery now. They…

Watford Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Planned

Watford Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Planned

New parking rules affect Watford roads. Closures planned in Watford, Rickmansworth and Abbots Langley for work. Watford Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Planned Watford Council shared rules in the Public Notice Portal. You can find details on restrictions and requests there. Herts County Council uses it for road closure updates too. Temporary closures can last…