https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:29:47 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:29:47 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/980/candidates-have-a-right-to-campaign-without-intimidation-or-abuse With local elections taking place next month, the Electoral Commission and the council are calling for campaigns free from intimidation and abuse... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/979/three-nights-three-themes-including-world-cup-and-halloween-market-lates-are-back-1-may- Watford Market’s popular family-friendly ‘Market Lates’ series is back for another exciting year – and 2026 promises to be bigger and better, with each event bringing its own unique theme... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/977/landowner-prosecuted-for-green-belt-breach Watford Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a landowner for failing to comply with planning enforcement action on protected Green Belt land... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/976/veolia-and-council-donate-over-8-000-to-support-community-initiatives-across-watford Veolia, the council’s environmental services partner, supported six projects in Watford with £3,000 in 2025 to improve social wellbeing and biodiversity in local communities and environments... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/975/voters-urged-to-register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late With less than two weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for Mayoral and Local Elections on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/974/successful-conviction-secured-for-illegal-fish-processing-operation-in-watford Watford Borough Council has successfully secured a conviction following a lengthy and complex two-year investigation into illegal fish processing taking place in a residential flat in Watford... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/973/watford-cycle-hub-joins-watford-three-rivers-trust-to-peddle-a-brighter-future-for-local-community Article written by Watford Cycle Hub... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/972/1-000-trees-to-be-planted-thanks-to-watford-fc-away-shirt-sales Watford FC is proud to confirm that sales from the 2025/26 green away kit will allow around 1,000 trees to be purchased and planted in Hertfordshire... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/971/central-government-consultation-on-local-government-reorganisation-now-closed The Government’s consultation on Hertfordshire’s Local Government Reorganisation proposals has now closed... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/141/dates-of-watford-s-big-events Find out more about the series of vibrant, diverse, cultural experiences and events, funded by Watford Borough Council. There's something for everyone and most of them are FREE! Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:49:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/958/what-to-do-in-watford-this-spring- An ever-popular destination, Watford - at just eight miles squared - is a town which punches above its weight... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:22:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/340/free-wat-s-on-programme-promises-fun-this-easter- Bowerbirdy, together with Watford Borough Council are hosting a range of free, fun and challenging activities during the Easter school holidays for children and young people aged from 5 to 15. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/143/try-sustainable-modes-of-transport- Travelling sustainably around Watford just got much easier... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/140/how-to-get-invovled-in-the-rediscovering-the-river-colne Take part in our project to restore, protect and enjoy the River Colne. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/339/shop-and-eat-local-at-watford-market- Come and discover Watford's most exciting small businesses working in food, retail, fashion and beauty... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/961/improvements-underway-at-the-leisure-centre-and-playing-fields-in-woodside The Leisure Centre and Playing Fields in Woodside are benefitting from a range of improvements that will enhance sports, fitness and outdoor facilities for the local community... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/969/clarendon-and-station-road-organisations-vote-in-favour-of-business-improvement-district-bid-proposal Watford Borough Council has declared that Clarendon and Station Road businesses voted in favour of the Watford Clarendon Business Improvement District (BID) proposal.... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/967/mayor-s-small-grant-fund-supports-watford-community-projects Community groups and voluntary organisations across Watford are benefiting from £32,420 in funding through the Mayor’s Small Grant Fund. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:44:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/965/incredible-impact-for-winter-shelter-run-by-homelessness-charity The Watford Winter Shelter, funded by the council and run by homelessness charity New Hope, has closed for the warmer months after four months supporting some of the town’s most vulnerable people... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:59:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/960/new-tree-planting-for-2026-to-help-watford-grow-greener Watford Borough Council is continuing its work to green the town by planting more than 50 trees across parks and open spaces this year... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:45:00 +0000