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Rickmansworth panto star takes time out to visit a local river

Wildlife loving TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson, star of Watersmeet’s Sleeping Beauty, has taken time out of her busy pantomime schedule to visit Taylor’s Cut, a man-made river channel that flows through the Bury Grounds in Rickmansworth. Environment and Climate Emergency 20 December 2023

Elections and democracy

New Chair and Vice-Chair appointed

Chorleywood South and Maple Cross councillor Raj Khiroya will take over the reins as Chair of Three Rivers District Council. Elections and democracy 20 December 2023

Planning

Milestone reached in shaping SW Herts’ future

The South West Herts Joint Strategic Plan (SW Herts JSP) has reached an important milestone, with all the partner authorities endorsing a long-term vision and set of principles to help shape the future of the area. Planning 19 December 2023

Crime and safety

Commercial dog walker banned from Three Rivers area

A commercial dog walker has been successfully banned from the parks and open spaces within the Three Rivers area by the council. Crime and safety 18 December 2023

Council services

Hemel Hempstead Crematorium named 2024 regional finalist in prestigious Civic Trust Awards

Hemel Hempstead Crematorium has been chosen as a finalist in the 2024 Civic Trust Awards, a ceremony which celebrates great buildings and designs that are eco-friendly, easy for everyone to use, and make towns and cities better places to live. Council services 15 December 2023

Elections and democracy

Results of by-elections

Results of the by-elections held in the Three Rivers District Council ward of Chorleywood South and Maple Cross and for Chorleywood Parish Council held on 14 December 2023. Elections and democracy 15 December 2023

Housing

Still time to have your say on council’s five-year housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy

There’s still time to have your say on Three Rivers District Council’s renewed five-year housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy. Housing 12 December 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

New shared space signage introduced at Leavesden Country Park

New signs have been installed in Leavesden Country Park to encourage people and cyclists to navigate with care. Leisure, parks and culture 8 December 2023

Council services

Three Rivers District Council's Christmas opening times and service information

Three Rivers District Council's phone lines and the visitor centre at Three Rivers House in Rickmansworth will have altered operating hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Council services 8 December 2023

Education and Learning

Young People gather to discuss sustainability at Youth Council event

Politically minded young people from 20 schools across Three Rivers gathered to discuss the work they have done and the ideas they have towards living more sustainably. Education and Learning 8 December 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

Curtain set to rise on magical Sleeping Beauty pantomime in Rickmansworth

The curtain will go up on a magical experience in Three Rivers this month as the exciting pantomime Sleeping Beauty arrives in Rickmansworth. Leisure, parks and culture 7 December 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Nearly 140 homes retrofitted to be warmer, healthier and greener

Nearly 140 socially rented homes in Three Rivers and Watford have been retrofitted to be warmer, healthier and greener thanks to grant-funded insulation. Environment and Climate Emergency 1 December 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

South Oxhey tennis courts reopen following £50k revamp

Residents can now work on their serves at the newly refurbished tennis courts in South Oxhey following a £50k renovation. Leisure, parks and culture 30 November 2023

Consultations

Have your say on council’s five-year housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy

Residents are invited to have their say on a strategy that presents the key objectives relating to the delivery of housing and housing-related services in the district over the next five years. Consultations 28 November 2023

Community and living

Small Acts of Kindness Bringing Warmth to the Community this Winter

In response to the challenges of the colder season Three Rivers District Council, in collaboration with the Small Acts of Kindness charity, is taking part in a heartwarming initiative. The initiative, now in its fifth year, targets the elderly, who often face the brunt of the winter chill. This year, they're distributing Warm in Winter gift bags, tailored to support older people in the community. Community and living 28 November 2023

Crime and safety

White Ribbon Day marked at Three Rivers District Council's HQ

A national campaign to end all men’s violence against women and girls was marked at Three Rivers District Council by a flag-raising ceremony. Crime and safety 28 November 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Council represented at major climate conference

Key stakeholders were addressed at an annual conference on how Three Rivers District Council is doing its part to tackle climate change. Environment and Climate Emergency 23 November 2023

Elections and democracy

Residents eligible to vote in an upcoming by-election are being reminded to register to vote and of the requirement to show photo ID when at a polling station. Elections and democracy 22 November 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

Solve puzzles at this year's Christmas Challenge Trail

Be prepared to be transported into a winter fairy-tale this festive season as Three Rivers District Council unveils a new Christmas Trail at Leavesden Country Park. Leisure, parks and culture 21 November 2023

Transport and streets

Rickmansworth High Street vehicle access arrangements set to change

Experimental measures introduced to help make Rickmansworth High Street pedestrian-friendly and restricted to traffic will be changing. Following a public consultation exercise, the decision has been made to amend the measures and close the road to traffic at weekends only. The road will be reopened to traffic during the week. Transport and streets 17 November 2023