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Swine flu anti-viral collection point 28th July 2009
A swine flu anti-viral collection centre has been set up in Watford, at the New Annexe, Town Hall. According to Watford Council the area was set aside to be used as a collection centre, as part of emergency planning responsibilities. The facility supports the National Pandemic Flu Service... Read More
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Overall county crime reduced 20th July 2009
Overall recorded crime between April 2008 and March 2009 fell in Hertfordshire compared with the previous year and crime rates have also remained low, according to national crime statistics, released last week. For the twelve month period, overall recorded crime in Hertfordshire fell by 5 per... Read More
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Seized cash pumped back into local communities? 20th July 2009
Communities across Hertfordshire could benefit from a ‘cashback’ scheme, as plans are in place for millions of pounds in seized assets are to be spent on worthwhile projects nominated by members of the public. The £4 million Community Cashback fund has been made available nationally for... Read More
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Groups in Three Rivers in cash allocation 14th July 2009
Three community groups across Three Rivers are to each receive a slice of £2,000 from the Croxley Green Local Area Forum. Over 40 residents voted recently to decide how the grant money would be spent. £500 will provide a tool store for the Keep Croxley Green voluntary group. A further... Read More
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New director for county 14th July 2009
Hertfordshire County Council has appointed a new director of resources and performance, following a management restructuring. Mike Parsons (pictured), a 43-year-old Cambridge graduate has taken over the role from Chris Sweeney and Alan Warner, who retired in March. Having gained a first... Read More
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County survey shows satisfied residents 24th June 2009
The satisfaction level among Hertfordshire residents is at 88 per cent, according to an Opinion Research Services survey. The survey, carried out by in October 2008 through face-to-face interviews, provides a snapshot of how residents feel about living in Hertfordshire, their perceptions of... Read More
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Bushey flats will soon be able to recycle 24th June 2009
Bushey residents living in flats, will soon be have access to recycling facilities, according to Hertsmere Borough Council. Communal bins for paper, plastic bottles and cans will be installed at blocks that have not had facilities previously and where it is possible to do so. Special bags will... Read More
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Benefit fraud will not be tolerated as local man is caught out 24th June 2009
Watford Borough Council has sent the message across the town that benefit fraud will not be tolerated, following the conviction of a local self-employed taxi driver who had not disclosed his total earnings. Mr Abdul Ullah, aged 43, of Wiggenhall Road, was caught out in a routine data matching... Read More
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Watford live - Week 2 (June 13 - 20) 16th June 2009
Saturday 13 June MORNING 11-11.45am Live music TBC, Watford Market 11am onwards Janet Hitchcock, High Street outside Burger King AFTERNOON 12-12.45pm Wing and a Prayer, St Mary's Square 12-2pm Face painting workshops, Charter Place 12-12.45pm Dr Heckle & Mr Jive, Watford... Read More
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Crime drop in Three Rivers 15th June 2009
Crime across the Three Rivers district is the lowest in the county, according to a police and Three Rivers Council report. The crime rate in the period January to March 2009, was 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, which was 45 per cent lower than the average for Hertfordshire last year. Offences... Read More
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County team crackdown on crime under pilot programme 9th June 2009
A county forces team, in place to improve community safety in Watford, launched the first partnership protected estate in Watford’s Stanborough Ward on Saturday (6 June). The partnership is made up of six core members including Hertfordshire Police, Fire and Rescue and the county council, and... Read More
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M25 plans surface once again 9th June 2009
The story that sparked huge debate among WeLoveRickmansworth.co.uk readers has surfaced once again. (Read the original story at www.WeLoveRickmansworth.co.uk/news/local-news/1182-rickmansworth-locals-form-committee-to-oppose-m25-compound) Three Rivers District Council has received formal... Read More
