Changes to waste collection due to Bank Holiday
There will be a revised waste and recycling collection timetable this Bank Holiday Monday (4 May 2026).
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Rising sports stars urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by Olympians and Paralympians
Up-and-coming athletes in Watford and Three Rivers are being given the chance to take their sporting careers to the next level with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme...
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Young creatives wanted to help shape Black History Month in Watford
The Museum of Watford is launching Museum Next Gen, a free nine‑month paid‑bursary programme offering young adults aged 18–25 the chance to help shape the future of heritage.
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Street improvements and new artwork celebrating shop owners enhance Queens Road
Residents and visitors using Queens Road will notice a brighter, cleaner and more welcoming space following a series of improvements being delivered by the council and Hertfordshire County Council...
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New accessible picnic benches and investment to enhance Cassiobury Park Hub complete
Cassiobury Park has welcomed new improvements that make the park more inclusive and help expand the use of its popular community facilities...
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Council wins two national awards for innovation, efficiency and green leadership
The council has won two major national awards at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards 2026, recognising the council’s work to deliver transformation, sustainability and innovation...
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Council and Veolia introduce food waste collections to 10,500 additional properties
Veolia, in partnership with Watford Borough Council, have implemented food waste collections for over 10,000 communal properties, expanding the amount of households with a food waste service...
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Riverwell celebrates another milestone as new single-family housing phase confirmed
The Watford Riverwell Joint Venture (JV) is a partnership between Kier Property and Watford Borough Council...
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Watford Community Fund gives over £43,000 to support residents
Throughout 2025, the Watford Community Fund supported local organisations with funding of over £43,000...
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New Watford Monopoly board callout for charity suggestions
Today Winning Moves UK and Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, announce that the new MONOPOLY: Watford Edition will feature a town charity...
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Watford Borough Council continues its commitment to revitalising the River Colne
As part of the council’s 10‑year Rediscovering the River Colne project, major habitat restoration works, in partnership with Groundwork East, will begin at Radlett Road Recreation Ground in March 2026
