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Three Rivers remains one of the best recyclers in England

Newly released government figures show Three Rivers District Council continues to improve its recycling rate as it remains one of the best recyclers in England. Waste and recycling 10 April 2025

Jobs and careers

Hundreds of students and jobseekers attend careers fair

More than a thousand job seekers and students learned about the exciting career opportunities in and around Three Rivers and Watford at the latest careers fair. Jobs and careers 8 April 2025

Waste and recycling

Reminder: Easter bin collection date changes

Owing to the Easter bank holidays on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April there will be changes to waste and recycling collection dates across Three Rivers. Waste and recycling 7 April 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

It’s easy being green with council’s compost giveaway

Recycled garden waste is set to bring new life to the gardens of Three Rivers in the form of free compost for green-fingered Three Rivers residents. Environment and Climate Emergency 7 April 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Local councils awarded grant funding to upgrade local homes

Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council have been awarded £3.75million Warm Homes Local Grant funding from the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero, to improve the energy efficiency of cold and draughty privately rented and owner-occupied homes. Environment and Climate Emergency 3 April 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

WATCH: New Aquadrome pedestrian bridge installed

Watch the moment the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge is installed. Leisure, parks and culture 28 March 2025

Elections and democracy

By-election for Durrants Ward

A by-election is scheduled to be held in the Durrants Ward, in Three Rivers district, following the resignation of a councillor. Elections and democracy 27 March 2025

Your Council

A night of knowledge and fun at the Chair’s Big Quiz Night

Use your general knowledge to help support a gynaecological cancer support charity and a soup kitchen at this year’s Chair’s Big Quiz Night in Rickmansworth. Your Council 25 March 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Grant awarded to enable further research into solar canopies in local car parks

Three Rivers District Council has been awarded £75,000 to help further explore the installation of solar canopies at council-owned car parks. Environment and Climate Emergency 24 March 2025

Waste and recycling

WATCH: ‘Sticker-less’ garden waste collection scheme

Gardeners across Three Rivers will no longer need to display stickers on their brown bins to have garden waste collected after an improved collection scheme is launched. Waste and recycling 24 March 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Leavesden Country Park car park entrance works

Visitors to Leavesden Country Park are advised the main entrance will be closed to all vehicles as roadworks are to be undertaken next week. Leisure, parks and culture 21 March 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Retrofit scheme wins top award

The Hertfordshire Climate Change & Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP) has been recognised for its pioneering work in helping residents retrofit their homes with energy-saving measures, including solar panel installations and improved access to retrofit information. Environment and Climate Emergency 20 March 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

New Aquadrome bridge arrives to improve accessibility

Three Rivers has welcomed the new gateway into one of the jewels of the district following successful installation works. Leisure, parks and culture 20 March 2025

Planning

Three Rivers secures massive government funding to enable local plan to be completed

Three Rivers District Council has secured a further £227,962 from central government on top of £70,000 secured last month to enable additional work on finalising its local plan and undertake a green belt review. Planning 20 March 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Hedgerow restoration provides wildlife ‘superhighway’ to boost biodiversity

A hedgerow in Three Rivers has been restored as part of an ongoing project to boost biodiversity in the district. Environment and Climate Emergency 20 March 2025

Your Council

County-wide joint response submitted on local government reform

Hertfordshire’s councils submit joint response to government on local government reform Your Council 20 March 2025

Crime and safety

Five locations approved for new CCTV across Three Rivers

CCTV cameras are set to be introduced at five additional locations across the district as part of Three Rivers District Council’s commitment to local safety. Crime and safety 20 March 2025

Transport and streets

Pedal power is sweeping across the district, get on a Three Rivers e-bike this spring

Pedal power is sweeping across Three Rivers this spring with more than two thousand bicycle journeys being made since a new e-bike scheme was expanded into district. Transport and streets 20 March 2025

Elections and democracy

Results of by-election

A by-election has been held for the Three Rivers District Council ward of Abbots Langley and Bedmond. Elections and democracy 20 March 2025

Your Council

Residents’ survey enters final weeks – have your say today

Residents still have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as a major survey of local opinion enters its final weeks. Your Council 13 March 2025