Watford’s Mayor has criticised further delays to Hertfordshire’s council shake-up, warning of rising costs and continued uncertainty.
Residents using Oxhey Grange Footbridge could soon have a shorter journey, with Network Rail confirming plans to install a temporary replacement by early December while a permanent solution is developed.
Mayor Peter Taylor has praised Watford’s top-ranking GP surgeries after the 2026 GP Patient Survey, with Bridgewater achieving the town’s highest overall experience score and The Elms topping reception ratings.
Mayor Peter Taylor has spoken out after the government confirmed it has no plans to bring forward the rebuild of Watford General Hospital. Despite planning permission already being granted, construction could now be delayed until as late as 2034.
Mayor Peter Taylor has written to the new Health Secretary urging the Government to release the funding needed to get construction started. With land ready and planning permission granted, waiting until 2032 to begin simply isn’t good enough.
School uniforms can cost families up to £120 in Watford. Mayor Peter Taylor is calling on local schools to do more to keep uniform costs down as new rules on branded items come into force.