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Come and celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at Watersmeet

An event that seeks to commemorate, mark, and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities within Three Rivers District is to be hosted next month. Community and living 10 July 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Blog: Beginning my journey to reduce my daily carbon footprint

The Lead Member for Climate Change and Sustainability has started a weekly blog documenting his journey to reducing his daily carbon footprint. Cllr Jon Tankard calculates what his daily carbon footprint is and what he can do to reduce it. Environment and Climate Emergency 7 July 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Volunteers brave hot weather to build Rickmansworth's first community garden

Volunteers transform a piece of underused open space into a thriving community garden – the first in Rickmansworth. Environment and Climate Emergency 4 July 2023

Community and living

Pupils set to put on a stellar show at next Seniors' Forum

Pupils from Rickmansworth School are set to dazzle members of the Seniors’ Forum as another event is planned with guest speakers, tea, and biscuits. Community and living 30 June 2023

Consultations

Have your say on plan that will help shape future of Sarratt

Residents are invited to take part in a public consultation on an important planning document that will help shape future development within the Sarratt Parish. Consultations 30 June 2023

Education and Learning

Three Rivers councillors challenged by young people at youth council

Three Rivers District councillors were challenged by politically minded children from nine schools as part of this year’s youth council event. Education and Learning 27 June 2023

Community and living

Three Rivers support worker wins prestigious 'Key Worker of the Year' award

A Three Rivers support worker who is a lifeline for families with complex needs has recently been named as ‘Key Worker of the Year’. Community and living 26 June 2023

Consultations

Cycling and walking improvement plan consultation extended by a further two weeks

Three Rivers residents are urged to have their say on the cycling and walking improvement plan as the council extends the public consultation deadline. Consultations 23 June 2023

Community and living

Flag proudly raised over Three Rivers House to show support for UK Armed Forces

Three Rivers District Council commemorates the British Armed Forces by raising the Armed Forces flag at Three Rivers House in Rickmansworth. Community and living 22 June 2023

Planning

Council is on the hunt for more unused urban sites to support housing needs

Three Rivers District Council is once again calling for suggestions for more unused urban sites for the possible allocation of homes for its forthcoming Local Plan. Planning 22 June 2023

Community and living

Why Pride is a celebration, a movement and an ongoing protest

To mark Pride Month Tyson Martin, Chair of Herts Pride Society, writes about what Pride means to him. Community and living 21 June 2023

Community and living

Arts and culture event to be held to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush

Three Rivers will be honouring and celebrating the British Caribbean community as part of Windrush Day (Thursday 22 June) with an afternoon chock full of activities. Community and living 19 June 2023

Community and living

Come see what the buzz is about at Leavesden HIVE

A huge community event at Leavesden Country Park is something for Three Rivers residents to be buzzing about next week. Community and living 16 June 2023

Planning

Council vows to protect Green Belt land as it looks to slash housing figure

Three Rivers District Council’s required housing figure could be slashed to less than 50% of the government's target - protecting the district’s valuable Green Belt Planning 15 June 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Three Rivers residents encouraged to cut down air pollution as part of Clean Air Day

Three Rivers residents, schools, businesses, and communities are being encouraged to get involved to be part of a national campaign to reduce air pollution. Environment and Climate Emergency 15 June 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Have your say on council’s updated strategy to combat climate change

Residents are being invited to help shape Three Rivers District Council’s strategy to fight climate change. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 June 2023

Trees and Landscapes

Your Tree Our Future returns for a second year

Hertfordshire’s free giveaway for residents, ‘Your Tree Our Future’, is returning for a second year with a minimum of 60,000 trees set to be given away. Trees and Landscapes 12 June 2023

Environment and Climate Emergency

Events planned across Three Rivers and Watford during Great Big Green Week

The National Great Big Green Week campaign will soon kick off – here’s how you can get involved in the many activities planned across Three Rivers and Watford. Environment and Climate Emergency 9 June 2023

Community and living

'A sense of achievement': Local woman explains why she volunteers

A Three Rivers volunteer speaks out on why volunteering gives her a sense of achievement and why she became involved. Community and living 7 June 2023

Community and living

Guest Blog: Supporting the voluntary sector in Three Rivers

As part of Volunteers’ Week 2023 Huwaydah Malik, the new Community Voluntary Service (CVS) Lead for Three Rivers, writes about her role in the district and the importance of volunteers and volunteering. Community and living 7 June 2023