NEWS | WATFORD BUSINESS

Sep 4, 20231 min read

Unlocking solar power: applications for Watford's 2023 solar group-buying scheme are now open!

Watford businesses can now take advantage of the 'Solar Together' group solar panel purchase scheme, following the success of last year's...

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Watford Borough Council

Jun 23, 20232 min read

Watford Borough Council introduces new measures to protect employment space

To protect employment land, Watford Borough Council has introduced measures which will give them more control over 12 key locations in...

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Watford Borough Council

Jun 7, 20232 min read

Watford Borough Council supporting businesses with decarbonisation and supply chain advice

Watford has always had a thriving and vibrant local economy. The council are making sure this continues and that the town’s business...

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Watford claims top 3 spot in national Vitality Index

Watford Borough Council

Mar 24, 20231 min read

Watford claims top 3 spot in national Vitality Index

The 2023 UK Vitality Index has ranked Watford third out of the UK’s 100 largest urban areas, marking it out as an outstanding place to...

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Random Café secures funding for improvements to community garden

Watford Borough Council

Mar 2, 20232 min read

Random Café secures funding for improvements to community garden

Random Café have been using their £7,323 funding from Watford Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Grant to make improvements to its community...

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Supporting Watford businesses to thrive - update from the council's Economic Development team

Watford Borough Council

Mar 2, 20234 min read

Supporting Watford businesses to thrive - update from the council's Economic Development team

Watford has always had a thriving and vibrant local economy. We’re making sure this continues and that our business community is...

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Our first Watford Business Connect event is coming up!

Watford Borough Council

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Our first Watford Business Connect event is coming up!

Our first of many exciting Watford Business Connect events is coming up in March! We are hosting a new event to tell local businesses...

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Response from Herts Growth Hub on The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Watford Borough Council

Nov 28, 20222 min read

Response from Herts Growth Hub on The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Thursday 18 November revealed a mix of tax increases and spending cuts. For businesses, the statement announced welcome business rates...

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Business skills for life programme launches

Watford Borough Council

Oct 10, 20221 min read

Business skills for life programme launches

Watford Borough Council is funding an inspirational, FREE online business skills programme, delivered by The Rebel Business School. You...

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Watford Borough Council

Oct 3, 20221 min read

The winners! Business Awards 2022

500 business leaders from across Hertfordshire gathered at Watford's The Langley for a prestigious black tie Awards dinner on 29...

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New Government scheme to cut energy prices for businesses

Watford Borough Council

Sep 21, 20221 min read

New Government scheme to cut energy prices for businesses

The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will cut energy prices for businesses, charities and public-sector organisations such as schools and...

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Watford's most significant office development in decades gets green light

Watford Borough Council

Sep 8, 20222 min read

Watford's most significant office development in decades gets green light

Regal London has been granted permission for the creation of an additional two storeys of Grade A office creating over 173,000 sq ft of...

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Cultural grant returns with funding up to £10k

Watford Borough Council

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Cultural grant returns with funding up to £10k

Watford Borough Council and Watford Palace Theatre have launched the second round of funding of up to £10,000, for local creative...

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Join a FREE new healthy workplace programme

Watford Borough Council

Aug 31, 20222 min read

Join a FREE new healthy workplace programme

With 1 in 6 workers experiencing a mental health issue in the past week, is it time to check in with your employees’ health and...

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Watford Borough Council

Aug 10, 20221 min read

Big opportunity for tourism businesses

Register your venue, tourist attraction or visitor destination by Sunday 14 August 2022 for the Herts Big Day Out 2022. Formerly known...

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Treasure trove of free items for business

Watford Borough Council

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Treasure trove of free items for business

For a limited time only, businesses in Watford can view, select and take away John Lewis' FREE, high quality fixtures, fittings,...

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New business jewel in the crown at Croxley Park

Watford Borough Council

Aug 4, 20221 min read

New business jewel in the crown at Croxley Park

In a huge vote of confidence, Signet Jewelers, the world's leading retail jewellery specialist, has opened its brand new offices, at...

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Watford Borough Council

Aug 1, 20221 min read

Climate action for business

Action Zero is a new revolutionary service to help businesses tackle climate change. Recently launched by Wenta it builds on Watford...

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Finalists announced: Watford Business of the Year Award

Watford Borough Council

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Finalists announced: Watford Business of the Year Award

We're delighted to announce the finalists of the Watford Business of the Year Award. Sponsored by Watford Borough Council, this award is...

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Watford Borough Council

Jul 12, 20221 min read

Free business membership grant launches

Enjoy fantastic business networking and access to valuable expert advice and documentation through Watford Borough Council's new Business...

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