Chair of Three Rivers District Council
Introducing the Chair,
Cllr Debbie Morris
I’m honoured to be serving as the Chair of Three Rivers District Council for the year to May 2023. I’m very much looking forward to representing the council at events and supporting organisations where my attendance will help boost community initiatives and engagement.
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is my chosen charity. It’s a small national charity with an active presence in the district. Its objective is to enhance people’s health and wellbeing through companion animal therapy. Volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit schools, care homes, hospices and hospitals where they improve educational outcomes, stimulate memories and relieve anxiety in those respective settings. However, there are insufficient numbers of volunteers to meet demand so anyone who has a friendly pet and can give an hour a week to this amazing charity is asked to get in touch.
Since being elected to Three Rivers District Council as one of the ward members for Moor Park & Eastbury in 2014, I’ve served on almost every council committee and last year, was Vice-Chair. This has enabled me to develop a sound understanding of the workings of the council.
My background is as a litigation lawyer and community volunteer. In the latter capacity, I’ve been a bereavement support visitor, Citizens Advice Bureau adviser and member of the Northwood United Synagogue Council. Other activities have included Holocaust education and residents’ association work.
Andrew Morris, my husband, is my consort during my year in office. I’m very grateful for his support.
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Chair's news and blog posts
Chair’s blog: Big Quiz raises smiles and thousands of pounds for charity
Chair’s blog: Visit to Three Rivers Museum
Special commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day hosted by district council Chair
Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Chair's blog: Reflections on Holocaust Memorial Day
Chair's blog: Learning about Peace Hospice Care
Chair’s quiz night supports health and wellbeing charity
Young people meet learn about democracy at Youth Council event
Mitzvah Day - when people give their time to help others
Chair officially opens new Lidl supermarket in South Oxhey
Black History Month marked with talks, screenings and artwork
Council Chair shares experiences of 999 call on Emergency Services Day
Win VIP panto tickets in our Halloween competition
Young talents shine at annual skate event
Chair of Council and Leader lay flowers in tribute to the Queen
Proclamation of King Charles III read at Three Rivers House
Red Ensign flies to mark Merchant Navy Day
This Girl Can and on 23 July, this girl did!
Mill End Community Centre visit
Chair's Summer Social raises over £1,000 for Pets As Therapy charity
Clarendon Lodge Care Home visit
Flag raised over Three Rivers House to show support for UK Armed Forces
A passion for community drives Debbie, the new Chair of Three Rivers District Council