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Hertfordshire Council predict savings of £10m following its latest streamlining programme 3rd September 2010
A long with other local authorities across the country, Hertfordshire County Council has been forced to review and streamline senior management as part of an on-going efficiency drive, and has predicted achievable savings of around £10m. As well as making the management structure as efficient and... Read More
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Bushey police cadets in Peak District team-building camp 3rd September 2010
A group of Bushey police cadets joined a borough-wide team to take part in a six-day team building camp in the Peak District. The group of 20 cadets, with ages ranging from 13-year-olds to 18-year-olds, attended camp organised by Hertsmere Volunteer Police Cadets Committee. During the camp the... Read More
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More support for Watford’s elderly under new scheme 3rd September 2010
Extra support is now available for elderly people in Watford, following the launch of a new countywide initiative, undertaken by organisations from the Safer Watford partnership. First Contact is a new information, advice and support service in Hertfordshire. It enables older people to access a wide... Read More
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New art hits Watford Town Hall for September 3rd September 2010
Watford Town Hall’s Space2 gallery will be awash with new art pieces during the month of September. The Space2 exhibitions will feature the work of two local arts groups, Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum and Watford Visual Arts Forum, plus the painting by local artist Gus Grieco. The Watford Area... Read More
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Free Swimming to continue until the autumn 25th August 2010
Three Rivers council has decided to continue to provide free swimming at 3 pools for pensioners and the under 19’s for the autumn season when the scheme will be under monthly review Three Rivers had aimed to continue to provide free swimming at three pools until the end of the summer holidays... Read More
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Local Project unites music and football 25th August 2010
A project that has united Watford Palace Theatre, Watford Football Club and the people of Watford, Hello, Mister Capello is the brand-new musical about to take Watford by storm. Written by Nick Stimson (writer and football fan), directed by James Williams (director and football fan) and starring the... Read More
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Improve the great outdoors in Watford 25th August 2010
Residents are invited to enjoy their remaining summer holidays in the great outdoors at one of Watford Borough Council’s nature conservation events. The parks and open spaces in Watford are home to a variety of wildlife. Watford Borough Council is working with partners and local residents to... Read More
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Hertfordshire quick off the mark to boost economy 25th August 2010
Hertfordshire County Council is one of the first local authorities to submit an application to the government to form a Local Enterprise Partnership which aims to boost the county’s business development and economic growth. The new government has decided to abolish the appointed Regional... Read More
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Bushey Manor School in £500 cash boost following successful application under council scheme 18th August 2010
Bushey Manor School has benefited from a grant of over £500 from Hertsmere Borough Council, after councillor Anita Gamble (Bushey St James) supported the application under the Ward Improvement Initiatives Scheme (WIIS). The school announced that the money will be used to buy a picnic bench, made... Read More
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Range of new traders operating in Watford Market 18th August 2010
Watford Market has undergone a recent surge in traders, as vendors ranging from food specialists to office experts, and from a furniture seller to a DVD and CD stall have all set up in the market. Lucy’s new food concession, which sells African and Caribbean dishes including jerk chicken, goat... Read More
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Council respond to requests for clean and safe roads 18th August 2010
Seven new sweeper machines, specifically designed for pavement, shopping precinct and subway sweeping, have been added to the Watford Council street cleaning fleet in an effort to help keep the local roads clean and safe. The move follows a recent Place Survey, where according to the council... Read More
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Watford funding programme enters second phase 18th August 2010
The second round of Watford Council’s Annual Funding Programme kicked off earlier this week (Tuesday 17 August), and community groups, youth groups and organisations can apply to undertake projects that help make Watford either a healthier or safer place to live. When applying for the 2010/2011... Read More
