Hertfordshire will be one of the first areas to benefit from a new kind of mental health provision, designed to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health conditions, by working alongside schools and colleges.

It’s a real pleasure to wish all residents of Watford a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

·      An estimated £812 million was spent with small businesses across the UK on the day.

·      This was an increase of 8% on Small Business Saturday last year.

·      Both #SmallBizSatUK and #SmallBusinessSaturday were in the UK’s top five Twitter trends throughout the day.

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”.

This Christmas I am supporting the National Animal Welfare Trust's Shoe Box Appeal (NAWT). I'm encouraging residents to donate whatever they can, which will help volunteers look after abandoned dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs in our area. 

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.