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More than half a million pounds is to be used to help fund a project to carry out major improvement works at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Leisure, parks and culture 24 May 2024

Elections and democracy

Cllr Raj Khiroya re-elected as Chair for Three Rivers District Council

Chorleywood South and Maple Cross councillor Raj Khiroya will continue to take on the Chair mantle for Three Rivers District Council. Elections and democracy 24 May 2024

Your Council

Meet the new Leader of Three Rivers District Council

Meet Councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst, the new leader of Three Rivers District Council (TRDC). Your Council 23 May 2024

Council services

New data shows Three Rivers is top performing council in Herts

Three Rivers District Council is the top local authority in Hertfordshire and is in the top ten best councils in the country, according to government figures. Council services 22 May 2024

Waste and recycling

Bin collection changes for May bank holiday 2024

Bin collections due the week commencing Monday 27 May will be collected a day later owing to the Bank Holiday weekend. Waste and recycling 22 May 2024

Elections and democracy

Committee agenda technical problems

The council is currently experiencing technical problems with the way that the agendas for the planning committee meeting on Thursday, 23 May, and audit committee meeting on Thursday, 30 May, are being displayed on its website. The council is working with its external ICT providers to resolve this as soon as possible. Elections and democracy 17 May 2024

Crime and safety

Hertfordshire’s Safeguarding Adults Board cuckooing awareness campaign visits Three Rivers

Hertfordshire’s Safeguarding Adult Board has launched a Hertfordshire-wide campaign to help raise awareness of ‘cuckooing’ – which visited Three Rivers this week. Crime and safety 16 May 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Playscheme now open for Summer Holidays bookings

A playscheme for children in Three Rivers is available to book now for the summer holiday period. Leisure, parks and culture 13 May 2024

Transport and streets

Changes to experimental Rickmansworth High Street measures come into force

Rickmansworth High Street has reopened to vehicles during the week, but remains car-free during the weekend, following consultation with residents and local businesses. Transport and streets 9 May 2024

Transport and streets

Funding secured to expand electric vehicle charging across Three Rivers

Tens of thousands of pounds of government funding will be used to expand the provision of off-street electric vehicle (EV) charging across Three Rivers. Transport and streets 9 May 2024

Council services

New crematorium in Hertfordshire receives high praise from national awards

Hemel Hempstead Crematorium has been ‘Highly Commended’ by the Civic Trust Awards, a ceremony which celebrates outstanding eco-friendly, architectural and design achievements worldwide. Council services 8 May 2024

Elections and democracy

Local Elections '24

Results from the district council elections held on Thursday 2 May were declared on Friday 3 May. Results from the Police and Crime Commissioner elections held on 2 May were declared on Saturday 4 May. Elections and democracy 3 May 2024

Waste and recycling

REMINDER: Bank holiday bin collection date changes

Don't forget that your bin collection date will change next week due to the bank holiday weekend. Waste and recycling 2 May 2024

Community and living

BLOG: Taking part in a day of fasting this Ramadan

Three Rivers District Council’s Community Liaison Officer, Jay Williams, took part in a day of fasting this Ramadan as part of a personal initiative to better understand cultures outside of his own and bring awareness to the different cultural customs within our district. One part of his role, the most pertinent to this blog, is the celebration of different cultures and promotion of community cohesion. This is Jay’s story: Community and living 24 April 2024

Elections and democracy

Voters are reminded of postal vote changes

Ensure your vote counts as voters are reminded of changes to the way postal votes are handled. Elections and democracy 19 April 2024

Community and living

Golfing pro headlines two free community events

Golfing pro and social media star, Louis Jean, will headline two free community events on Saturday 20 April. Community and living 17 April 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Movies shot in Three Rivers District

‘Hertfordshire is the new Hollywood’ – or rather ‘Three Rivers is the new Hollywood’ given three of the highest-grossing movies of 2023 (Barbie, Wonka, and Misson: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One) were shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden. Leisure, parks and culture 16 April 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Green-fingered residents can collect free compost at giveaway

Compost made from recycled garden waste will be available for free for green-fingered Three Rivers residents to pick up. Environment and Climate Emergency 16 April 2024

Jobs and careers

Council pioneers sustainability-focused careers fair

Hundreds of job seekers and students learned about the exciting career opportunities in the green sector at Three Rivers District Council’s first-ever sustainability-focused careers fair. Jobs and careers 11 April 2024