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News from the council

Celebrating our river and residents at Tales of the River Festival

18 Aug 2025

Celebrating our river and residents at Tales of the River Festival

Watford Leisure Centre Central refurbishment start date revealed

11 Aug 2025

Watford Leisure Centre Central refurbishment start date revealed

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Seaside fun returns to Watford with Big Beach 2025!

5 Aug 2025

Seaside fun returns to Watford with Big Beach 2025!

Watford’s tree planting success continues – with support from Watford FC’s away kit sales

4 Aug 2025

Watford’s tree planting success continues – with support from Watford FC’s away kit sales

Don’t miss the final Wild Play session of ‘Tales of the River’!

31 Jul 2025

Don’t miss the final Wild Play session of ‘Tales of the River’!

Big Screen returns to Watford for another blockbuster summer (4-17 August)

29 Jul 2025

Big Screen returns to Watford for another blockbuster summer (4-17 August)

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