At the beginning of April, the Watford Observer revealed that plans for a put forward their site for redevelopment as part of Hertsmere Borough Council’s local plan, proposing the club as the occupier of the site. Addressing his thoughts more publicly, Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor left a series of tweets to explain his desire to keep the club in Vicarage Road. He said: “I know there has been much speculation about the future of Watford FC's stadium and a possible move to Bushey. The rebuilding of Watford General Hospital could free up land to improve Watford FC’s Vicarage Road stadium, helping to keep the club on its current site.