Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire
The decision for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been confirmed...
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Community invited to help shape new exhibition exploring Watford’s silk heritage
Help shape the opening exhibition at the new Museum of Watford "Fabric of Watford".
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Big Beach returns to Watford for another summer of seaside fun
If you're staying local this summer, there's no need to head to the coast to enjoy a day at the beach.
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Museum on Tour brings history, creativity and community stories to summer events across Watford
The Museum of Watford team is taking local history out of the museum and into the heart of the community this August with a series of interactive Museum on Tour stalls at two major local events.
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Watford’s history on show once more through Heritage Open Days events
The much-loved national festival is returning to Watford this September. Heritage Open Days will once again open up some of Watford’s treasured buildings from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
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New funding will help the council to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on town’s streets
Watford Borough Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.
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Don’t lose your vote residents in Watford urged to check voter registration details
Watford residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Watford Borough Council shortlisted for numerous national awards at APSE
The council and its partners, have been shortlisted in six of the 17 award categories, the highest number of nominations of any UK local authority in 2026...
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Lidl signs 25-year lease with council for High Street building delivering another major investment for town
Watford Borough Council has welcomed Lidl GB to Watford town centre after the supermarket signed a 25-year lease for the ground floor and part of the first floor of 29–35 High Street...
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Wat’s On returns this summer with free activities for children and young people.
Families in Watford are being invited to take part in a range of free activities this summer as the popular Wat’s On holiday programme returns for the school holidays.
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Free Gym and Swim returns to Watford this summer!
Young people in Watford will once again be able to stay active for free this summer as the Free Gym and Swim programme returns for the school holidays.
