https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:43:49 +0000 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:43:49 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1060/full-lead-casting-announced-for-palace-theatre-s-a-christmas-carol-pantomime Watford Palace Theatre has announced the full lead casting for this year’s festive production of A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1059/free-sen-pan-disability-football-sessions-at-meriden-community-centre Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust have launched a new programme called ' Make Every Player Count'... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1058/public-consultation-launched-for-renewal-of-pspo-on-the-consumption-of-alcohol-in-public-spaces Safer Watford, Watford’s Community Safety Partnership, is holding a consultation on the renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) preventing the consumption of alcohol in public spaces... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1057/watford-s-remembrance-sunday-services-for-2026 Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1056/watford-celebrates-good-progress-on-environmental-strategy This is thanks to carbon emissions falling, nature targets being exceeded and further investment being made in cleaner, more efficient buildings and homes... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1055/your-waste-your-responsibility-hertfordshire-councils-urge-residents-to-check-before-handing-over-waste-in-fortnight-of-awareness Your waste remains your responsibility until it has been disposed of legally... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1054/hertfordshire-s-largest-free-fireworks-display-returns-to-cassiobury-park Watford Borough Council is delighted to announce the return of Hertfordshire's largest free fireworks display at Cassiobury Park on Saturday 7 November 2026. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1053/halloween-market-lates-30-oct-spooktacular-night-of-tricks-treats-and-scarily-good-food Watford Market will be serving up spooktacular tricks, treats and devilishly good street food on Fri 30 October, as Market Lates returns for Halloween, promising a frightfully fun night from 6–10pm... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1052/major-restoration-project-to-transform-river-colne-for-people-and-wildlife Following a year of design and technical development, improvement works are taking place at Oxhey Park, Riverside and Lairage Land. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1051/boosting-local-biodiversity-veolia-orchard-applications-open-in-watford-for-2026 Celebrity chef and GBBO champion, Matty Edgell has announced the opening of this year's Veolia Orchard scheme, inviting schools and community groups in Watford to apply. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1050/coming-soon-watford-community-solar-share-offer Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE), in partnership with the council, is exploring a new community solar share offer... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1049/vicarage-road-parade-improvements-completed Improvement works to Vicarage Road Parade have now been completed, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for residents, businesses and visitors. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1048/swap-don-t-shop-veolia-and-watford-borough-council-team-up-for-a-clothes-swap Veolia, in partnership with Watford Borough Council, is hosting a clothes swap event on Saturday 19 September at Watford Palace Theatre, WD17 1JZ. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1047/statement-from-the-elected-mayor-of-watford-following-the-local-government-reorganisation-update Statement on behalf of Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1046/watford-borough-council-goes-live-on-the-national-parking-platform Watford Borough Council has joined the National Parking Platform (NPP), giving drivers more choice and flexibility when paying for parking across the council's participating locations. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1045/get-outdoors-get-active-give-back-river-colne-volunteer-day Residents are being invited to step into nature, learn new skills and make a real difference to one of Watford's most valuable natural habitats at a special River Colne Volunteer Day this September. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1044/walking-wheeling-and-cycling-experience-along-lower-high-street-consultation Hertfordshire County Council is developing plans to improve the walking, wheeling and cycling experience along Lower High Street in Watford... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:53:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1043/nominations-open-for-audentior-awards-to-celebrate-watford-s-local-heroes The Mayor and Chairman of Watford Borough Council are delighted to announce the return of the Audentior Awards, taking place on Friday 26 February 2027. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/647/changes-to-waste-collection-this-august-bank-holiday There will be a revised waste and recycling collection timetable this Bank Holiday Monday (31 August 2026). Collections will take place one day later during the week. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1042/council-shortlisted-for-prestigious-apse-council-of-the-year-award-and-six-more-categories- Watford Borough Council has been named a finalist in the 2026 APSE Council of the Year Award category – one of the UK’s most prestigious awards celebrating excellence in local government... Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0100