Watford Borough Council is hosting a community coffee evening to talk about the River Colne on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at 7pm in Watford, Hertfordshire. The event gives local people a chance to share their views on the river’s health and learn about work to improve the area for the community.
The evening is part of the Rediscovering the River Colne project. This is a 10-year plan designed to turn the river into a better place for nature and a more pleasant space for residents to visit.
The council is running the project alongside the charity Groundwork East. The partnership works to clean up the water and create better homes for local wildlife along the river banks.
Organisers want the coffee evening to be a relaxed way for the public to get involved. It moves away from formal meetings and allows residents to speak directly with the people looking after the local environment.
Previous work on the river has already taken place at sites like Knutsford Playing Fields and Waterfields Recreation Ground. These projects aim to make neglected parts of the river easier for people to reach and enjoy.
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