TOO HIGH! Watford's Council tax one of the highest in Hertfordshire Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 Watford's council tax is too high Watford Borough council tax is one of the highest in the County. It has got so high, the Lib Dem administration is now resorting to 'stealth taxes' to raise even more money - taxes like the infamous gardening tax and parking charges. In addition they happily pocket the money they are paid by developers even when they claim to oppose the development! We must... Local News
Local Residents Come to Parliament 27th October 2017 Richard recently invited residents from Watford to Parliament for a tour and Q&A with him. Over 60 local residents attended and Richard showed them the House of... Local News
Nearly 5,000 Apprenticeships in Watford! 25th September 2017 Richard Harrington and Watford Conservatives have warmly welcomed news that there have been 4,700 apprenticeship starts in Watford since 2010. Richard, formerly... Local News
Conservative candidate George Jabbour selected for next Mayoral Election 4th August 2017 Watford Conservatives last night voted to select engineering and investment specialist George Jabbour as their candidate for Mayor of Watford at next May’s... Local News
Richard Harrington Re-Elected 9th June 2017 At 3:02am on Friday 9th June 2017, Richard Harrington was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Watford. He said: "I am honoured to have been re-elected as... Local News
100% of Hertfordshire libraries and children's centres kept open 6th April 2017 Conservative County Councillors in Hertfordshire have fought to keep all our 46 libraries open. It's essential that whilst we make back-office savings, we... Local News
Full redevelopment of Watford Junction Station 1st September 2016 As Watford Junction passengers know, the station is outdated, overcrowded and the access arrangements are not fit for purpose. We want to see better drop off... Local News
"I'm Working for Watford's Future" 2nd August 2016 A message from Richard Harrington, MP for Watford Local News
Watford Jobs Fair 29th July 2016 Richard recently held his fifth Watford Jobs Fair in the town centre! The fair brought 60 local companies and training providers together with 3000 people... Local News
Foul Sewage 10th June 2016 The extremely unpleasant sewage outflow from the new flats off Romilly Drive behind Bellingdon into the Hartsbourne stream has been investigated. Opinions
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News