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OVEG have received encouraging news regarding bus routes 142 & 258. Watford’s MP Richard Harrington has told our Village Liaison

Watford’s Mayor has written to Transport for London asking them to consider re-zoning Watford’s tube stations. This could save local

Despite a petition signed by more than 2,000 members of the public, Hertfordshire County Council has decided to cut the subsidy to

To welcome in the spring, Watford Borough Council is launching a two-week town-wide spring clean and is looking for residents to get involved…

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has met with rail chiefs to discuss the re-zoning of Bushey train station in an attempt

Roadworks will finish four days early… READ MORE

Please help us to keep Oxhey poo free. If you see a dog fouling and the owner doesn’t pick up, please

A café for Oxhey Park? As people will be aware, an area in the north of Oxhey Park is currently being

Since the sad passing Ian Mackay last week, we have received many warm words from members of the community.

Thousands of passengers have signed a petition to save bus services, fearing that cutting it would leave elderly people stranded

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of former OVEG committee member, Ian Mackay, who died suddenly on 7 January 2016.

As people will be aware, an area in the north of Oxhey Park is currently being used as the site

The latest instalment of Oxhey in Lego… Design and build: The Davis Family

Further info re the possible axing of bus routes 142 & 258… HERE

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has written an open letter to residents across the county inviting them to

A section of Wiggenhall Road will be closed to southbound traffic (towards Bushey/ Oxhey and Eastbury Road) from 11 January

Following the news that the 142 & 258 bus routes are under threat, a couple of petitions have been started…

Routes 142 – Watford Junction to Brent Cross – and 258 – Watford Junction to South Harrow – could stop if Hertfordshire County

A petition calling on the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge his support for Watford Police Station… SIGN IT HERE

Now that HSBC has closed there’s a petition for a free cash point at Bushey Station… SIGN IT HERE

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has called for Bushey station to be rezoned to reduce ticket prices… READ MORE HERE

Our local councillor, Peter Taylor is taking part in a sponsored sleepout in the grounds of St Albans’ Abbey this weekend

Free Wi-Fi is now available to anyone in the centre of Watford as part of a project to transform the

Please keep Oxhey poo free. If you see anything that needs clearing up you can report it here  

Stolen from outside Oxhey Angling in Capel Road today between 3:40-3:50pm. Carrera Vengeance mountain bike in grey, it has been customised with a black

We’ve had a couple of reports of vandalism/damage to vehicles parked in the village over the past couple of days.

Business owners say parking in Bushey Arches is “horrendous” and are campaigning for restrictions to be put in place… READ MORE HERE

Watford Council is seeking views on initial proposals to alter the existing parking restrictions in Bushey Arches Car Park. The proposals

FRIENDS OF OXHEY PARK – Newsletter  31 – October 2015 What’s been happening The big change since Newsletter 30 last April is that

An update on the recent incident with one of the Attenborough’s Fields mares having difficulty giving birth… Following an RSPCA

Looks like DVLA have been clamping in Oxhey over the past few days. Find out how to get unclamped here.

The latest instalment of Oxhey in Lego… Design and build: The Davis family

HSBC has announced it will be closing its Bushey and Oxhey branch in Chalk Hill on December 4th… READ MORE

A renovation of Watford Heath will begin this week. MORE HERE

We’ve had a report of an attempted break in at a house on Pinner Road last night, please be vigilant…

The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up this Saturday. All are welcome, please bring gloves and

Paddock Road allotment had its main Padlock gate cut for the second time in a week last night. On Monday

There has been a spate of criminal damage and arson offences committed on the Woodland Trust Orchard and Attenborough Fields.

Thanks to all those that responded to our appeal for information. The matter is now being dealt with by the

Resurfacing work starts on Chalk Hill tonight and will last approx 5 nights. MORE INFO HERE

The fire brigade were called to a fire inside the base of one of the very large oak trees in

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES – PLEASE HELP! OVEG have been asked for their assistance in the following matter. Were you in

Residents on Grover, Pinner and Kingsfield Roads continue to be disturbed by the noise coming from the GFL site and

Road works will begin on Pinner Road on Monday, July 20, as part of a £226,500 resurfacing scheme. MORE INFO

An incident reported by an OVEG member on Haydon Road serves as a reminder for us all to ensure that

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward following the collision in Chalk Hill yesterday. READ MORE HERE

Beacon (Hertfordshire Victim Care Centre) is a free service offering care and support for all victims of crime, even if

There is still time for residents to tell the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England where they think new

The Policing teams in Watford are committed to providing the best possible service to the local community. Consultation with our communities

If you make jewellery, accessories, cards, homeware, pictures, postcards – anything crafty or homemade – and are looking for a

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, David Lloyd, has published the first draft of his refreshed Police and Crime

I wanted to take this opportunity in wishing Ian and Pat Mackay all the best in their new life in

Local resident Paul Sherwood needs your support… FIND OUT MORE HERE

LJ’s Coffee Shop along with other businesses in Attenborough Court and Chalk Hill have started a petition to introduce a waiting

Green fingered residents can take up a council’s offer of free compost as a thank you for recycling. READ MORE

The latest news from the Friends of Oxhey Park… READ HERE

Many residents are concerned about the use of the depot between Grover Road, Pinner Road and Bushey Station by GFL

There will be a new 6.20 am service from Bushey to Euston on weekday mornings. This service will start when

Kingsfield Road Kingsfield Road will be resurfaced on Tuesday 28th April. Free Gym & Swim Until Thursday 16 April under-19s

Watford artists, sculptors, photographers, musicians, and writers –pick up your brushes, cameras, instruments and pens and head into the heart

There will be no trains running on London Midland this weekend, more info here. There will be no London Overground

You may have noticed that signs have recently gone up warning of the closure of the bridge linking Oxhey Road

Following an increase in thefts from vehicles, including one that we know of in Oxhey Village earlier this week, a

OVEG are very sad to pass on the news of the death of Alan Leonard, ‘Big Al’ who we have