The Conservative Party in Watford has appointed a new chairman.

Greg Barrow has stepped into his new role in the party and says he is ready to listen to constituents and “hold the council to account”.

We've cut income tax for 60,388 people in Watford. Helping the typical taxpayer keep £1075 more a year.

Number of people claiming unemployment benefits DOWN by 29% since 2010 = more people in work helping them provide for themselves and their families.

People and businesses in Watford can learn about getting online and boost their digital skills for free as Google brings Google Digital Garage to the Watford Jobs Fair on 13th September.

Speaking at the launch of the Hertfordshire Science Partnership, Richard Harrington MP said: “Hertfordshire is ahead of the game because it is a partnership between businesses and academia. It puts them together and I think it has a brilliant future.”

Connecting businesses, charities and community

Watford Conservatives launched a new initiative to raise awareness of the help and programmes available to support local groups and charities in Watford.

The Conservative PCC for Hertfordshire David Lloyd came to speak with local residents in the area about two recent domestic burglaries where thieves stole watches, rings, earrings and other jewellery.

Richard Harrington, Member of Parliament for Watford, is encouraging local businesses to #PassOnPlastic with Sky Ocean Rescue – a commitment to reduce single-use plastic consumption.

Richard Harrington MP is supporting a year-long programme of events organised by the UK Parliament to mark 100 years since the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which gave all men and some women the vote for the first time.

On Thursday 25th January 2018, London’s Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed that Transport for London (TfL) will not deliver the Metropolitan Line Extension, despite getting the extra £73 million that he asked for.

On Monday 22nd January, Richard Harrington MP invited Constitution Minister Chloe Smith MP to Watford to discuss new voting rules that are currently being trialled in Watford.