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The Watford Observer is a weekly local newspaper, published by Newsquest. It serves the town of Watford in southwest Hertfordshire , as well as the surrounding area. The paper covers local news, politics and sport, including the town's largest football club Watford FC .
The 2024 Watford Borough Council election took place on 2 May 2024 to elect members of Watford Borough Council in Hertfordshire, England. [1] This was on the same day as other local elections . One third of the council's seats were up for election.
The 2023 Watford Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Watford Borough Council in Hertfordshire, England. [2] This was on the same day as other local elections across England. There were 12 of the 36 seats up for election, being the usual third of the council.
Watford's first elected council was a local board established in 1850, prior to which the town had been administered by the parish vestries. [4] Such local boards were converted into urban district councils in 1894. Watford Urban District was granted borough status in 1922, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. [5]
The 2022 Watford Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2022. [1] One third (12) of the 36 members of Watford Borough Council were elected. The elections took place alongside elections to local authorities across the United Kingdom , and an election for the Mayor of Watford .
The 2021 Watford Borough Council election took place on 6 May 2021 to elect members of Watford Borough Council in England. [1] This was the same day as other local elections . Results summary
Matthew Robert Turmaine (born 1969) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Watford since the 2024 general election. [1] He was previously the Watford Borough Councillor for Holywell ward from 2012 until his election to Parliament. [2]
Watford Borough Council elections are held three years out of every four, to elect members of Watford Borough Council in Hertfordshire, England. A third of the council is elected each time. A third of the council is elected each time.