Dates for your diary
Here are details of any upcoming BID meetings or events.
For Watford Business Against Crime members, our monthly meeting takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.45AM – 11.30AM at One YMCA, Charter House.
BID Social September 2026
- Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: Puttshack, Charter Place
You and your team have been invited to the upcoming Watford Town Centre BID social on Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Puttshack, Charter Place! You will be greeted with a warm buffet and free drinks such as beer, wine, prosecco and soft drinks! In addition to food and drinks, you and your team will receive a free game of mini golf during the event!
Enjoy a team evening out with fellow Watford Town Centre employees whilst enjoying a drink, eating delicious food and playing a fun game of minigolf!
There are limited spaces available, so please RSVP by Friday 11 September 2026 via fiona@watfordtowncentre.com or call 01923 919 989 and provide:
- Your company name
- Number of attendees from your business (Max 6)
- The name of all attendees
- Allergies/Dietary requirements
FigFlex Opens Second Watford Workspace
- Wednesday 16 September, 1pm to 5.30pm
- Welcome reception at 1pm, with building tours running throughout the afternoon
- 58 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DA
FigFlex Offices is celebrating the opening of its second Watford workspace at 58 Clarendon Road, bringing nearly 500 premium flexible office desks to the town.
Located less than five minutes from Watford Junction, the newly refurbished workspace offers private offices, coworking, dedicated desks and meeting rooms, alongside premium amenities including a business lounge, breakout areas, café, fitness suite, 24/7 access, parking and bicycle storage.
The expansion reflects growing demand for high-quality, flexible workspace in Watford, offering businesses a well-connected and cost-effective alternative to London.
Join us for the official launch on Wednesday 16 September, with a welcome reception at 1pm and building tours available throughout the day.
Full details and RSVP: figflex.com/clarendonevent
Businesses interested in private office space, coworking memberships, meeting room bookings or virtual offices can also arrange a tour via calendly.com/watford-figflex, enquire at figflex.com/locations/clarendon-road or call 020 3375 8046.
Recruitment and Retention: Build a Stronger Workforce
Finding and keeping talented employees is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today.
Join Hertfordshire Growth Hub, in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, for this practical, fully funded workshop, bringing together leading experts to share straightforward advice on attracting, recruiting and retaining great people.
You’ll leave with practical ideas to help you:
Attract the right candidates.
Strengthen your employer brand.
Improve recruitment and onboarding.
Retain talented employees.
Build a positive workplace culture.
Access local business support.
Workshop Details:
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
🕘 Registration from 9.00am | Workshop 9.30am–3.00pm
📍 The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DN
Book your fully funded place today:
https://www.hertsgrowthhub.com/events/09-2026/recruitment-and-retention/
Workshop Overview:
Recruiting and retaining great people has never been more challenging.
Join Hertfordshire Growth Hub, in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, for this practical, fully funded workshop designed to help Hertfordshire businesses attract the right people, retain valuable employees and build stronger, more resilient teams.
Hear from specialists in HR, leadership, digital marketing, workforce development and local business support, all in one practical event, and leave with ideas you can start putting into action straight away.
Ideal for Hertfordshire businesses looking to recruit more effectively, improve staff retention and strengthen their workforce.
Workshop Speakers:
- Laura Wheatley – Managing Partner, Infusion Group
- Liz Redway – Founder, Redway HR
- Luca Avvinti – Digital & AI Marketer, Wagada Digital
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Hertfordshire Futures – Skills Team
- University of Hertfordshire
*Please confirm with the BID team in advance that you are planning on attending these events.