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Tighter measures on housing conversions without planning permission to be introduced

Measures that prevent business premises in town centres and employment spaces from being converted into housing without planning permission will be introduced. Planning 20 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Councillors to consider installing electric charge points across the district

Off-street electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity within Three Rivers could increase as the council considers a proposal to expand the provision across the district. Three Rivers District Council is set to push ahead with considering installing EV charge points in council-owned car parks across the district using grants and funds secured from developers. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 March 2024

Community and living

Three Rivers District Council to Host Vital Webinar on Children's Mental Health Awareness

An event to raise awareness and understanding of how to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is being held later this month. Community and living 14 March 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Café at Leavesden Country Park set for expansion

A much-loved café at Leavesden Country Park is set to be expanded with increased seating capacity thanks to a major council funding boost. Leisure, parks and culture 14 March 2024

Your Council

Charity Quiz Night raises funds and awareness for men's and women's health

A charity quiz which brought the local community together for an evening of fun and knowledge has been declared a resounding success after raising thousands of pounds for ovarian and prostate cancer charities. Your Council 14 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Residents invited to borrow equipment for community litter picks

Help keep Three Rivers clean this spring as the district council launches a community litter picking scheme. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 March 2024

Planning

Council to fast forward its Local Plan

Following the recent public consultation by Three Rivers District Council on its Local Plan document, which will guide development in the area over the next 17 years, the council is speeding up the process with extra funding to enable the plan to be submitted for approval early next year. Planning 14 March 2024

Jobs and careers

Sustainability in the spotlight at district’s first Generation Three Rivers Careers Fair

As the UK transitions to a net-zero future, local residents are invited to connect with the employers making headways in the green sector at Three Rivers District Council’s first ever sustainability themed careers fair, in partnership with Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and HOP. Jobs and careers 11 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Hertfordshire Growth Board launches shared vision for sustainable future

Hertfordshire’s leaders have launched an ambitious vision for sustainable growth that will benefit residents, businesses and communities for future generations. Environment and Climate Emergency 11 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Flooding continues to affect the Aquadrome

Visitors to the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth are reminded that flooding continues to affect significant areas of the site. Environment and Climate Emergency 5 March 2024

Community and living

Three River’s Sustainability Fund Helps Unite Community through Sustainability and Art

A local charity has showcased how sustainability can bring communities together, thanks to the Three Rivers Sustainability Fund. Community and living 5 March 2024

Community and living

Express your creative side at Croxley Green Library

Words can paint a thousand pictures. Whether it’s writing a haiku or reflecting in a journal, writing can boost our mental health. Community and living 5 March 2024

Consultations

One month left to have your say on council services

Residents still have time to have their say on council services across Three Rivers district by taking part in a key survey of local opinion. Consultations 1 March 2024

Community and living

Community fair promises fun and helpful facts this March

Tai-Chi and face-painting are among the fun activities on offer at a Community Fair which is coming to Three Rivers next month to help residents learn more about the work of local organisations. Community and living 29 February 2024

Trees and Landscapes

Leafy Three Rivers – a year of tree planting across the district

More than 250 trees have been planted across Three Rivers over the past year through a number of schemes as part of an ongoing effort to maintain and boost tree cover across the district. Trees and Landscapes 28 February 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will support key nature project at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Vital work to conserve, protect and enhance the natural environment at Rickmansworth Aquadrome is set to go ahead as key funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been secured this week. Environment and Climate Emergency 23 February 2024

Crime and safety

Self-defence and safety course for Three Rivers women

More than 150 women in Three Rivers are to be empowered as the district council takes a step further in eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. Crime and safety 22 February 2024

Crime and safety

Private hire driver loses license after using phone at the wheel

A Three Rivers private hire taxi driver has been fined and had his licence revoked after being caught using a mobile phone whilst driving. Crime and safety 22 February 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Flooding at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Three Rivers District Council has been advised of flooding at the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth. Environment and Climate Emergency 21 February 2024

Council tax

Three Rivers District Council delivers a balanced budget with no service cuts

A balanced budget with no cuts to services and extra money for major green projects has been approved for Three Rivers District. Council tax 21 February 2024