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Learn about women’s health at a local event this International Women’s Day

Residents are invited to attend a free women’s health event on International Women’s Day to raise awareness of health concerns faced by women and the local support available. Community and living 27 February 2025

Parking

The Bury Car Park to close for four days

The Bury Car Park on Bury Lane, Rickmansworth, will be closed for urgent repairs from Monday 3 March for four days. Parking 26 February 2025

Council tax

District Council approves 2025/26 budget

The final budget proposals, which provide further cash for green projects and protect Three Rivers District Council’s frontline services, have been approved. Council tax 26 February 2025

Crime and safety

Hertfordshire Constabulary: Full closure order secured for vape shop in Rickmansworth

A Rickmansworth business is now off limits for at least three months after police and partners worked together to secure a full closure order. Crime and safety 20 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

District bids farewell to old Aquadrome bridge

Three Rivers says ‘goodbye’ to the old Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge after the council’s contractor successfully completed removal works. Leisure, parks and culture 20 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Help us name the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge

With works on course to install the new gateway into the beautiful Rickmansworth Aquadrome, it’s only fitting that a new pedestrian bridge comes with a new name –and your help is needed. Leisure, parks and culture 19 February 2025

Waste and recycling

Council launches ‘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 18 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

New trees planted at the Bury Grounds

The first phase of boosting biodiversity at a valuable historic site in Rickmansworth has been successfully completed with the planting of 50 new trees. Leisure, parks and culture 18 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Play Rangers return for more outdoor fun

Children in Three Rivers have the chance to explore nature and enjoy outdoor adventures in local woodlands and open spaces as the popular Play Rangers sessions return. Leisure, parks and culture 14 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Watersmeet to celebrate 50th Anniversary with a year-long tribute to the 1970s

Music, film and dancing will be central to the golden anniversary celebrations of Rickmansworth’s Watersmeet theatre, it has been announced. Leisure, parks and culture 13 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Peer behind the curtain at Watersmeet theatre

Leisure, parks and culture 13 February 2025

Your Council

Council leader responds to Government's letter on local government reform

Like all councils in two-tier areas, Three Rivers District Council has now received its statutory invitation from the Government to submit proposals for the reorganisation of local government structures in Hertfordshire. Your Council 12 February 2025

Elections and democracy

By-election for Abbots Langley and Bedmond Ward

Elections and democracy 11 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge to soon be removed

The old Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge off Riverside Drive will soon be removed to make way for the new gateway to the nature reserve. Leisure, parks and culture 11 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Aquadrome fishing areas to soon be upgraded

Works will soon begin to upgrade fishing swims (areas) around Batchworth Lake in the Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Leisure, parks and culture 7 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Bear statue name revealed as play area works finish

The Eastbury bear statue has been named by pupils as refurbishment works at the play area have been completed. Leisure, parks and culture 6 February 2025

Elections and democracy

Election candidates and agents briefings to be held

Candidates and agents briefings are being held for those considering standing for election in the Hertfordshire County Council elections in the Three Rivers District Council area later this year. Elections and democracy 3 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Behind-the-scenes look at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge

The vital parts to assemble the new gateway into the Rickmansworth Aquadrome have been created as the town eagerly awaits the new pedestrian bridge. Leisure, parks and culture 31 January 2025

Waste and recycling

Councillors vote to support seven day opening at Waterdale recycling centre

The leader of Three Rivers District Council has called for any future proposals to reduce the opening hours of the Waterdale recycling centre to be rejected. Waste and recycling 31 January 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Project launched to prevent riverbank erosion and improve habitat

A new project to manage and reduce bank erosion on the River Chess is set to begin in Rickmansworth. Environment and Climate Emergency 30 January 2025