https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:40:53 +0000 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:40:53 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1071/watford-residents-to-recycle-soft-plastics-from-home Watford Borough Council and Veolia are making it easier for residents to recycle more household packaging by introducing soft plastics recycling from November 2026... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:46:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1070/coming-soon-to-a-screen-near-you-hertfordshire-film-and-tv-festival From blockbuster films to award-winning television, millions of people around the world watch content made in Hertfordshire every day... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:44:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1064/big-skate-is-back-watford-s-festive-ice-rink-returns-this-christmas-5-dec-to-3-jan- Get ready to skate into the festive season as Big Skate returns from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Pondside, bringing Christmas magic, family fun and a brand-new covered ice rink to the town... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1067/popular-local-operator-chosen-for-watford-s-new-town-hall-caf- The team behind the popular Tasty Bean café at Oxhey Activity Park has been chosen to run the new café at Watford Town Hall, bringing fresh food, affordable drinks and a welcoming new meeting place... Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:11:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1069/government-s-latest-decision-on-local-government-reorganisation See below... Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1066/watford-s-tea-pavilion-celebrates-100-years-at-the-heart-of-cassiobury-park A much-loved part of Cassiobury Park is celebrating a special milestone this November, as the Tea Pavilion marks 100 years of bringing people together in Watford. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1065/eight-years-of-hope-watford-s-winter-night-shelter-helps-hundreds-of-people New Hope and the council are continuing their commitment to tackling homelessness, as Watford's winter night shelter prepares to open its doors once again, offering warmth, safety and lifeline... Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1063/museum-on-tour-brings-victorian-christmas-to-cassiobury-park Residents are invited to step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated in Victorian England at a special Museum on Tour event this November. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1062/help-create-watford-s-story-this-black-history-month-with-the-museum-of-watford Residents are invited to celebrate Black History Month by getting creative, sharing their stories and contributing to a unique community artwork inspired by culture, heritage and identity. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1061/watford-to-come-together-to-honour-our-armed-forces-this-remembrance-sunday Watford will unite in remembrance on Sunday 8 November, paying tribute to the generations of servicemen and women who have served their country and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice... Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0100 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. 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