https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:55:33 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:55:33 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1033/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... Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1032/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. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1031/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. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1024/young-people-invited-to-explore-the-sounds-of-watford-football-club-in-inclusive-creative-project Young people across Watford are being invited to take part in a unique and inclusive creative project celebrating the culture and atmosphere of Watford Football Club. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1030/watford-celebrates-record-breaking-month-for-greener-travel Beryl Bikes has recorded its busiest month since the contract began, while Watford Car Club has reached 200 members... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1029/watford-awarded-17-coveted-green-flag-awards-to-be-among-the-country-s-best-parks Watford Borough Council and parks maintenance partner Veolia are celebrating today after receiving 17 Green Flag Awards for parks and open spaces across the town... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1028/government-announces-four-unitary-authorities-in-hertfordshire The decision for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been confirmed... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1026/full-line-up-announced-for-big-jiveswing-in-cassiobury-park- One of the UK's biggest free swing and jazz festivals is returning to Watford this summer, with the full line-up now revealed for Big JiveSwing 2026. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1025/affinity-water-announce-hose-pipe-ban Affinity Water have announced a hosepipe ban due to the exceptionally high demand for water across its network caused by the extremely hot weather. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1023/free-summer-send-family-workshops-launch-at-museum-of-watford A new programme of free, creative SEND family workshops is coming to Watford this summer, as part of the Museum of Watford’s continued community engagement work. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1022/families-invited-to-join-the-big-bollywood-family-dance-off-in-watford Museum of Watford, which has been funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players, is inviting local families to take part in The Big Bollywood Family Dance Off. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1021/big-screen-returns-to-watford-with-two-weeks-of-free-outdoor-cinema Watford Borough Council’s popular Big Screen is returning for summer 2026, bringing two weeks of free outdoor cinema to locations across the town... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1020/herts-summer-parks-returns-this-august-for-2026- Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, in collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council and Watford Borough Council, is delighted to announce the return of Herts Summer Parks this August 2026. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1019/step-into-a-world-of-colour-music-and-imagination-as-colourscape-returns-to-cassiobury-park-22-to-31-aug-2026- A giant labyrinth of glowing colour, extraordinary live music and immersive performances is set to transform Cassiobury Park this August as Colourscape returns for a ten-day festival... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1018/mayor-officially-opens-new-safestore-at-watford-riverwell People gathered to celebrate the official opening of Safestore, the UK’s largest self storage company, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Watford Riverwell... Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1017/high-viz-heroes-day-arrives-as-veolia-watford-council-take-a-stand-against-frontline-worker-abuse Veolia, Watford Council’s environmental services provider, is marking its first High-Viz Heroes Day on 26 June to recognise and thank the essential workers who keep communities running smoothly. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1015/marcon-fit-out-to-be-recommended-to-bring-new-museum-of-watford-to-life-at-council-meeting Marcon Fit-Out to be recommended to bring new Museum of Watford to life at council meeting. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1014/council-to-consider-sale-of-exchange-road-site-to-support-improved-homelessness-services Watford Borough Council's Cabinet are considering the sale of 122 Exchange Road to local charity New Hope... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1013/record-number-of-free-trees-available-in-your-tree-our-future-2026-scheme- Hertfordshire residents are once again being invited to play their part in tackling climate change, as the popular ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme returns, offering 100,000 free trees. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1012/waste-collection-in-hot-weather With the current high temperatures, our collection crews are starting their rounds from 5am in the morning and taking extra breaks to stay safe in the heat.  Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0100