https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:08 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:08 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/988/future-of-transport-and-hertfordshire-essex-rapid-transit-event-on-9-may The Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit will be a new, sustainable passenger transport network. It will carry more people than a car but will be more convenient and reliable than a traditional bus... Tue, 05 May 2026 11:39:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/987/south-west-herts-great-big-green-week-is-back-on-from-6-14-june-2026- Back for its 6th year, the South-West Herts Great Big Green Week is nearly here! Tue, 05 May 2026 09:48:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/986/new-tank-fairer-access-and-longer-sessions-to-enhance-paddling-pools-experience-as-it-reopens-on-1-may-2026 Watford’s popular paddling pool facility will reopen from 1 May for the spring and summer months, welcoming families back for another year of splashing fun... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:49:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/985/health-walks-summer-timetables-in-watford-three-rivers-now-online- Health Walks are fun, free and led by friendly, trained volunteers. They have walks to suit all abilities and they often end with a cuppa... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:56:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/446/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). Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/984/beryl-bike-bay-at-garston-station-shows-strong-first-year-usage The impact of improved sustainable travel options near Garston Station is becoming clear, with new figures highlighting strong use of the recently installed Beryl Bike bay... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:51:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/983/residents-reminded-to-check-poll-cards-ahead-of-7-may-elections Watford residents are being reminded to check their polling station before the Mayoral and Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, as some locations may have changed, especially in the Holywell ward. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/982/-600-000-gym-refurbishment-at-watford-leisure-centre-woodside-now-complete A £600,000 gym refurbishment at Watford Leisure Centre – Woodside is now complete... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/981/new-monthly-dance-and-play-sessions-invite-families-to-explore-history-through-movement Families with young children are invited to enjoy a brand‑new, free monthly session combining dance, play and history, as Mini Museum Movers launches on Thursday 7 May 2026. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0100 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