Watford Lib Dem Candidates for County Council Elections 2025
The Watford Lib Dems can now unveil our dedicated candidates for the upcoming County Council elections, building on a proud record of delivering real change and success in Watford.
Significant achievements at the Lib Dem-run council include improvements to parks and green spaces, such as the award-winning Oxhey Activity Park; planting over 20,000 trees; securing the second-highest number of EV charging points in the country; launching the Green Loop; and protecting our local environment through initiatives like the restoration of the River Colne.
The six candidates who will stand in the elections are:
- North Watford – Richard Short
- West Watford – Aga Dychton
- Woodside Stanborough – Tim Williams
- Nascot Park – Mark Watkin
- Meriden Tudor – Penelope Hill
- Central Watford and Oxhey – Peter Taylor
The top priorities of the candidates are to campaign for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital, tackle potholes and improve transport, continue enhancing our parks and green spaces, and ensure Watford has a strong voice.
About the candidates
Aga Dychton has been a Watford Borough councillor since 2016. She currently serves as the Deputy Mayor and is a Watford cabinet member for Community. She lives in West Watford and is passionate about her work at Watford General Hospital.
Richard Short was elected as a councillor in North Watford in 2024 with 52% of the vote. He has lived in the division for many years and used to announce Watford FC’s arrival onto the pitch at Vicarage Road.
Penelope Hill has been a Watford Borough councillor since 2023. With a background in education, she is passionate about sustainability and advocating for environmentally friendly transport initiatives.
Tim Williams was first elected to Hertfordshire County Council in 2017. He leads for the party on resources at County Hall and is a passionate advocate for parks and open spaces, improving sports and leisure facilities for people of all ages.
Mark Watkin was first elected to Hertfordshire County Council in 2009. He leads for the Liberal Democrats on education and SEND provisions, and is committed to improving support for children with special educational needs.
Peter Taylor has been the Elected Mayor of Watford since 2018. Peter lives with his family in Oxhey and wants to ensure Watford has a strong voice in discussions about new councils being created in the county.