Council responds to rumours Watford hotel is set to house migrants

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        September 13, 2026

Council responds to rumours Watford hotel is set to house migrants

Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-09-13

Watford Borough Council has debunked rumours that a hotel in the town is set to house asylum seekers.
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Council responds to rumours Watford hotel is set to house migrants
• Watford Borough Council has debunked rumours that a hotel in the town is set to house asylum seekers.
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Hertfordshire takes its name from Hertford; the county grew around routes, markets and river crossings north of London.
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