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Affordable homes agreed at garage sites by Three Rivers councillors

Plans to demolish some garages in Maple Cross and Mill End and build a mixture of houses and apartments, all to be affordable rent, were given the green light by Three Rivers District Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday evening. All three sites are owned by the district council. Planning 17 November 2023

Planning

Residents still have time to have say on draft Local Plan with lower housing numbers

The clock is ticking for residents who have not yet had their say on potential sites allocated for future homes in Three Rivers. Planning 16 November 2023

Council tax

Have your say on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Residents across Three Rivers are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to a scheme designed to help financially vulnerable pay their Council Tax. Council tax 13 November 2023

Community and living

Major fair seeks to boost local volunteer numbers across the district

The wide variety of volunteering opportunities across Three Rivers is set to be highlighted at a fair being held in the district next month. Community and living 10 November 2023

Transport and streets

Improvements to the Grand Union Canal Towpath unveiled

Hemel Garden Communities recently welcomed Three Rivers District Council Leader Cllr Sarah Nelmes and councillors from Dacorum Borough Council, plus other partners to see the newly refurbished Grand Union canal towpath between Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead and King Langley. Transport and streets 9 November 2023

Crime and safety

Recreational use of nitrous oxide now illegal

Residents are reminded that new laws banning the use of nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, for recreational purposes have come into force. Crime and safety 8 November 2023

Elections and democracy

Resignation of Phil Williams

Phil Williams has stepped down as Three Rivers District Council's member for Chorleywood South and Maple Cross and as the council's Chair for personal reasons, enabling him to spend more time with his family. A new Chair will be appointed in due course. Elections and democracy 2 November 2023

Community and living

Swap your festive clothes at Watersmeet Christmas Market

Tis the season to be sustainable - so why don’t you come along to the Christmas Market at Watersmeet in Rickmansworth to swap your festive clothes. Community and living 31 October 2023

Community and living

Remembrance services across Three Rivers

Services will be taking place across Three Rivers District on Sunday 12 November to remember the servicemen and women who have served and fallen in past wars and conflicts. Community and living 30 October 2023

Planning

Have your say on council's revised draft Local Plan

Residents have a chance to shape Three Rivers by having their say on a key document that will guide development in the district for the next 18 years. Planning 27 October 2023

Community and living

Seniors Forum honours those who served

A special Remembrance Day afternoon tea will honour the incredible service and sacrifice of the armed forces. Community and living 26 October 2023

Community and living

Families could save money on nappies – Find out how at one of our Nappy Natters events

It’s time to talk about nappies – reusable nappies that is as families are urged to join in at one of the council’s Nappy Natters demonstrations this November. Community and living 26 October 2023

Community and living

Win spooktacular prizes in our spooky pumpkin competition

Things are getting a bit spooky in Three Rivers, which means Halloween is just around the corner and the council’s pumpkin competition is back. Community and living 25 October 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

Tree carving marks century of sports at Leavesden Country Park

An extraordinary tree carving that marks a century of sport and fairground enjoyment at Leavesden Country Park joins the collection of sculptures at the park. Leisure, parks and culture 24 October 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

New Aquadrome bridge gets green light from councillors

Ambitious plans for a new attractive entrance at Rickmansworth Aquadrome that will enhance benefits for pedestrians, cyclists and wildlife were unanimously approved by councillors at the planning committee. Leisure, parks and culture 23 October 2023

Crime and safety

Statement on council's decked car parks following recent events at Luton Airport

In light of the recent events at Luton Airport, Three Rivers District Council wants to reassure residents and businesses that both of the council’s decked car parks (Northway and Three Rivers House) have sprinkler systems designed to be activated in the event of a fire, no matter how minor. Crime and safety 18 October 2023

Planning

New Local Plan that will protect more of district's green belt will soon go out for consultation

A six-week consultation on a revised key document that will shape development in Three Rivers until 2041 will start on Friday, October 27, after it received the backing of councillors. Planning 18 October 2023

Community and living

Thanks to the Friends of Watersmeet and Friends of Watersmeet Film Society

Two groups of volunteers which have supported Watersmeet theatre, in Rickmansworth, over many years have been recognised by the unveiling of two special plaques. Community and living 13 October 2023

Community and living

Stop Smoking with the help of the Healthy Hub service

Smokers in Three Rivers are being invited to make October a turning point by giving up the habit with the help of a special local scheme. Community and living 13 October 2023

Leisure, parks and culture

Three Rivers green space set to see burst of colour next spring

A welcome burst of colour could come to this Three Rivers green space by next spring after hundreds of wildflowers were planted. Leisure, parks and culture 12 October 2023