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.
Community Safety Partnership seminar
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Cineworld Watford, Charter Place, Harlequin Shopping Centre
All Watford Town Centre BID businesses are invited to join us for the Community Safety Partnership Seminar on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
It is a great opportunity to hear about ‘individuals of concern’ and receive crime and ASB updates from all partnership members as we strive to further tackle crime & safety in Watford Town Centre. You can also have a voice during the Q&A panel to share your feedback and ask relevant questions to stakeholders.
10:00am – Arrival & Refreshments
10:10am – Welcome & Overview of the Seminar
10:15am – The BID’s Role in Community Safety: Partnerships & Key Initiatives
10:35am – Herts PCC: Strategic Overview of Community Safety Across the County
10:50am – Watford Borough Council: Collaborative Approaches to Community Safety
11:05am – Watford Police: Local Priorities & Policing Update
11:15am – Harlequin: Security Insights & Operational Scope
11:30am – Panel Q&A
12:00pm – Close
Please RSVP your attendance to enquiries@watfordtowncentre.com by Monday 15 June 2026.
Watford Town Centre Community Litter Pick
Some areas within Watford Town Centre can be neglected as they fall under the responsibility of landlords rather than the local authorities. Our community litter picks aim to set a positive example showing that all Watford Town Centre users have a responsibility to keep our town clean and tidy.
Previously, we have had staff members from a range of BID businesses join us for community litter picking days, including Cassio Lounge, Watford Palace Theatre, Leonardo Hotel and McDonald’s.
If you would like to get your team involved, please email enquiries@watfordtowncentre.com to let us know the date(s) you would like to join our team:
Friday 15 May 2026: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday 19 June 2026: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday 17 July 2026: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday 14 August 2026: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday 25 September 2026: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Martyn’s Law 2026
The statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, has now been released by the UK Home Office.
Alongside the statutory guidance, the Home Office confirmed it is continuing to develop a wider package of supporting material to help organisations understand the requirements of the Act and prepare for commencement. As and when we learn about these, we will share these with you.
Please scan the QR code to view the guidance and supplementary documents:
Whilst those that fall within scope of the Act may wish to begin considering the requirements, there is no requirement to comply with them until the legislation comes into force.
The Home Office encourages those wishing to find out more to refer to Protect UK (https://www.protectuk.police.uk/) which hosts a range of Martyn’s Law materials.
*Please confirm with the BID team in advance that you are planning on attending these events.