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To help protect you in your home, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to providing you with a free

There’ll be no London Overground service this Sunday 10th between Watford Junction and London Euston due to essential maintenance works.

Bushey & Oxhey Care is a wonderful service to who offer assist the elderly and housebound with transport in and

Tonight was the opening night of Oxhey’s newest business, Village Arts based at 47 Capel Road (opposite Loveday’s). Pictured is

Thieves dug up six cherry trees overnight leaving members of Friends of Oxhey Park devastated… READ MORE

The latest Friends of Attenborough’s Fields newsletter can be read here.

Collection days change over the festive period, more info HERE. Collections will return to normal from Monday 14 January 2019.

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The Environment Agency – with the support of Watford Borough Council – has delivered an early Christmas gift to Oxhey

A message from our Councillors regarding the parking consultation. Following a recent informal public meeting, it is apparent from emails

New Hope, in conjunction with Watford Borough Council, are upgrading their cold weather shelter programme for those rough sleeping in

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Signpost provides counselling, coaching and other mental health support to young people aged 11-25 in South West Hertfordshire. Mainly run

Look out for Tommy under the Arches… MORE INFO HERE

Watford Borough Council is asking people living in Oxhey for their thoughts on a new permit system which is hoped

County councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst is using part of his Highways Locality Budget for a ‘deep clean’ of Upper and Lower

Since the Royal Oak closed its doors earlier in the autumn, several people have contacted us to express concerns about

The Woodlands Trust have an incredible offer for local residents, community groups and schools. They are offering free trees throughout

We’ve had an update from the Friends of Attenborough’s Fields regarding recent changes in the fields and the horses that

Residents are being encouraged to join a scheme which helps police investigating crimes to find relevant CCTV footage more quickly.

A man who cleans entire stretches of a “toxic” river has called on more people to help… READ MORE HERE

Watford Borough Council is starting to prepare its new Local Plan, which will set a vision for Watford up to

Network Rail has announced that there will be a series of serious travel disruption into London over the summer due

The South West Herts Growth & Transport Plan (GTP) is a new transport strategy to help direct and plan transport

There continues to be a problem here with noise at the site and concerns about the safety of the embankment

Vale Road will be closed for cable installation works from 3–28 September. For safety reasons the closure will be 24

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Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning residents to be vigilant as a result of a novel approach being used currently by

Read the latest WWOGAS newsletter here… WWOGAS Newsletter June 2018

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an alleged assault in Watford. At around 6.20am on Saturday, June 16,

An 18 years old woman was attacked in Oxhey park tonight at just after 6pm, she was grabbed and then

Hertsmere Borough Council is soon going to be setting the name of the new street that was built in the

Officers investigating a burglary in Watford have released an image of a man they would like to speak to as

Watford Borough Council and its partner Veolia will be operating a revised rubbish collection timetable during the Easter period… MORE

We’ve had lots of reports of dog poo in Oxhey recently. In Watford it is an offence for a person

More decisions were taken by Hertsmere’s Executive on Wednesday 21 March to secure the future of Bushey Country Club. Hertsmere Leisure

Two local personal trainers are starting a new fitness class for all abilities this coming Tuesday…

Our thanks and best wishes go to Raj and Shobhana on their retirement after 30 years at Newsbit…

A foodbank is calling for “urgent” donations after struggling to cope with an increase in demand over the winter period…

Have you seen Bibi?

Each year the Oxhey Ward Councillors are able to support local projects with a Locality Fund. We still have some

On the night of Friday 9 February / early on Saturday 10 February there was a large amount of graffiti

The future of libraries is being considered in a new consultation. Hertfordshire County Council is inviting residents to give their

Talbot Ave and Wilcot Ave will be closed for road repairs from 19-21 January…

Highway improvement works at the Lower High Street and Dalton Way junction are planned in the new year. These aim

There have been a few reports of anti-social behaviour in Oxhey recently. This has included intimidating and rowdy activity near

Most Oxhey residents have their bins collected on Tuesdays. For the next two weeks our collection day will be Thursday.

Because of the icy weather today, it has not been safe to make the normal refuse collections.  If your bins

Watford Borough Council would like to hear your views on their performance in the 2017 Community Survey… HAVE YOUR SAY HERE

Appeal following burglary in Watford – Ref: C1/17/5669 Ref: 1054 MD October 23, 2017 Appeal following burglary in Watford Officers

Complete the survey online HERE

The Villiers Arms is under new ownership…

In 2014-15 Cllr Peter Taylor and local parents campaigned for the pavement on London Road to to widened close to

Improvement works are taking place near to London Euston over the August bank holiday weekend.  As a result, trains will

Complete the survey online HERE

Plans are in motion to set up a new café in Watford serving edible food thrown away by supermarkets. Teaching

People are urged to have their say on what cuts should be made to vital services. There is only a

The new operator of commuter trains running through Bushey is promising a wealth of improvements for passengers… READ MORE

Paddock Road Allotments have been awarded a Green Flag. Congratulations to all those involved… FULL STORY HERE

Source: Oxhey Opinion

Source: Oxhey Opinion

Watford residents who would like garden waste to be collected from more than one green bin should sign up and

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Could you help administer a small grants scheme for children? Eligible families receive grants for much-needed items, mainly children’s furniture,

New plots at Paddock Road Allotments and free money to help the environment… READ MORE HERE

A new foodbank has officially opened in Bushey… MORE HERE

Oxhey has a new Scout group, based in Eastbury Road. MORE INFO HERE

For those that can’t make the drop in session today (details here) the revised plans for Oxhey Park North can

Police are currently investigating a number of shed breaks in the OXHEY AVENUE allotment. Between Wednesday 16.00hrs 08/02/17 and Monday 11.30hrs

Two local food banks rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. More information about

Students prepare and cook locally sourced Oxhey Park crayfish… READ MORE HERE

A government group is asking people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards. The independent Local

Cllr Peter Taylor recently met with representatives from Elstree Aerodrome to discuss complaints from residents relating to low flying planes.

My Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan: Everybody’s Business, signals a new emphasis in my role as PCC – enabling greater

Hertfordshire residents are being asked to give their views on the county council’s spending priorities for next year as it

The annual Bushey and Oxhey Round Table Santa float is making its way across the area collecting money for needed

Have you lost the key to your Audi, plus some other keys on a key ring with a family crest?

Thomas Sawyer Way is now open, more info here

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Police are investigating the theft of a Red Ducati Hypermotar motorcycle from the driveway of 40 Chalk Hill, Watford. The

Available from Lovedays…

Hertfordshire County Council is asking members of the public for their views for the future of travel in the county… READ

Hertfordshire Police need your help to identify a man who sexually assaulted a teenager at Bushey Station… WATCH CCTV

Barriers will be installed to prevent travellers from pitching up in Oxhey Park… READ MORE

A set of keys were found in Lower Paddock Road on Thursday, if you’re missing yours please get in touch…

We are pleased to be able to tell you that Watford Council will be ordering a new low railing for

Watford’s MP, Richard Harrington is petitioning the Department for Transport for a full redevelopment of Watford Junction station. MORE INFO

Source: Oxhey Opinion  Contact: Peter.Taylor@watford.gov.uk

Police are investigating the theft of a Ladies Specialized bike from the rear garden of The Rifle Volunteer Public House.

Our local councillors are calling for Watford’s stations to be rezoned ahead of the Met Line extension… SIGN THE PETITION

Following another recent caravan incursion our local councillors want to know your views on what action should be taken to prevent

Due to a lack of volunteers and a drop in the number of children attending regularly, St Matthews Mums and

Earlier today around 40 travellers arrived at Oxhey Park. The Council and Hertfordshire Police immediately attended and the following steps are

Between 18.45hrs Thursday 28/07/16 and 07.55hrs Friday 29/07/16, someone attemted to break into Blue Lobster, 9a Pinner Road. They attempted

A deadly species of caterpillar has been spotted in Watford… READ MORE HERE

A teenage boy was inappropriately touched by a stranger as he walked towards a train station. The 15-year-old boy was

The community project at Paddock Road allotment has been running since last summer. In the coming months we will be

There have been two reported robberies in Oxhey (Field Rd and Oxhey Park) over the past couple of days. Please

Cllr Peter Taylor recently met with representatives from Elstree Aerodrome to discuss complaints from residents relating to low flying aircraft.

More info is now available on the developer’s website at www.watfordgasworks.co.uk

Today police were called to 2 instances of probable rogue traders selling door-to-door in Watford. The first “team” of people were

  Herts Healthy Homes is a free information and support home-visit service funded by HCC and the NHS, to support

Southern Rail have axed all services on the Milton Keynes to Clapham Junction route, which serves Watford Junction. MORE INFO

This was posted on Facebook this afternoon, please be vigilant… It has been reported to Hertfordshire Police and our local

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

The Government has approved plans for the council to build on the Farm Terrace allotment site… READ MORE

A man is preparing to celebrate his 90th birthday with his friends and family in their annual street party celebrating

New restrictions are in force at the Bushey Arches car park…

Great news! Oxhey’s new FREE cash machine has just been installed on Chalk Hill and should be operational sometime next week…

Neighbourhood Watch in Hertfordshire is celebrating 10 years of OWL (Online Watch Link), and we would like to know what you think

Transport for London (TfL) have announced no changes to certain bus services across Hertfordshire… READ MORE

Hi everyone Well after an eventful 24 hours we have our park back!  For those who don’t know what’s been

Following requests from the Watford Heath Residents’ Association, your local councillors asked the county council to look into introducing a

A number of residents have raised concerns about the ongoing works by GFL. This can be seen from the platform

Police are reminding motorists of the rules after an increase in the number of parking complaints… READ MORE

OVEG’s ex Treasurer Richard Charnock is trekking up Snowdon, Scarfell Pike, and Ben Nevis to raise money for KidsOut UK.

FRIENDS OF OXHEY PARK : Newsletter  32 – April 2016 AGM Monday 11th April We had to change the date to

Land near Carpenders Park Farm in Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Park, has been earmarked for a new school… READ MORE

Our local councillors are calling on Herts County Council to repair the pavements in Oxhey… SIGN THE PETITION HERE

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Shirley has been missing from Aldenham Road since 22nd March. If you see her please get in touch…

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

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

Friends and family members have paid tribute to the founder of a conservation group who received an award for his

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

It is with great sadness that Ian Mackay passed away recently. Ian will be greatly missed by many in Oxhey

It is with deep sadness that we found out of the passing of Ian Mackay who died suddenly on the

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