https://www.watford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:08:37 +0000 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:08:37 +0000 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1041/herts-pride-returns-for-its-14th-celebration-in-cassiobury-park-22-aug- Hertfordshire’s county Pride returns to Cassiobury Park, Watford, on Saturday 22 August, bringing together ten hours of live entertainment, community, wellbeing and celebration. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1040/community-invited-to-help-shape-new-exhibition-exploring-watford-s-silk-heritage Help shape the opening exhibition at the new Museum of Watford "Fabric of Watford". Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1039/big-beach-returns-to-watford-for-another-summer-of-seaside-fun If you're staying local this summer, there's no need to head to the coast to enjoy a day at the beach. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1038/museum-on-tour-brings-history-creativity-and-community-stories-to-summer-events-across-watford The Museum of Watford team is taking local history out of the museum and into the heart of the community this August with a series of interactive Museum on Tour stalls at two major local events. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1037/watford-s-history-on-show-once-more-through-heritage-open-days-events The much-loved national festival is returning to Watford this September. Heritage Open Days will once again open up some of Watford’s treasured buildings from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1036/new-funding-will-help-the-council-to-tackle-the-sticky-issue-of-chewing-gum-on-town-s-streets Watford Borough Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.  Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1035/don-t-lose-your-vote-residents-in-watford-urged-to-check-voter-registration-details Watford residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0100 https://www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/1034/watford-borough-council-shortlisted-for-numerous-national-awards-at-apse The council and its partners, have been shortlisted in six of the 17 award categories, the highest number of nominations of any UK local authority in 2026... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0100 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