News

Have your final say before revised Local Plan is submitted

Residents are being urged to have their final say on a major planning document that acts as a blueprint for new homes and associated infrastructure and employment in Three Rivers. Planning 31 July 2026

Community and living

Valuable safety education for children

More than 700 Year 6 children from across Three Rivers and Watford benefited from a range of interactive safety workshops at the annual Crucial Crew event. Community and living 31 July 2026

Elections and democracy

Have your say: Does your parish council arrangement need improvement?

Residents and organisations are being asked for their views on the future of parish and community councils across Three Rivers. Elections and democracy 31 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

William Penn Leisure Centre shortlisted for national award

William Penn Leisure Centre in Three Rivers is in the running for a prestigious national honour after being selected as a finalist in the ukactive Awards. Leisure, parks and culture 29 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Outdoor fun for all the family as interactive trails return

This summer, the paths of Oxhey Woods and Leavesden Country Park will be transformed into an interactive adventure with two themed QR code trails. Leisure, parks and culture 29 July 2026

Community and living

HS2 funding boost for health and wellbeing initiatives

Health and wellbeing initiatives in Maple Cross and Mill End will receive a major boost thanks to funding secured from HS2. Community and living 17 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Beloved parks receive top national award again

Two beloved parks in Three Rivers continue to be recognised as well managed after retaining their Green Flag accreditation – the national benchmark for publicly accessible parks and green spaces. Leisure, parks and culture 17 July 2026

Your Council

Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire

Today (Thursday 16 July) the government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. Your Council 16 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Free family fun day as playday event comes to Rickmansworth

Prepare for fun and adventure for the whole family as the annual playday event returns to the district. Leisure, parks and culture 15 July 2026

Community and living

BLOG: Remembering Srebrenica 2026

This week is Srebrenica Memorial Week – a week in which communities across the UK remember the 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys who were systemically murdered in July 1995. Community and living 10 July 2026

Housing

Consultation on potential HMO licences under new policy

A new policy aimed at improving transparency and consultation around potential licences for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been approved. Housing 7 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Popular play area opens in time for summer holidays

The much-anticipated refurbishment of a well-loved play area in Rickmansworth has been completed in time for the summer holidays. Leisure, parks and culture 6 July 2026

Planning

Watford Rural area given chance to develop own planning policies

An area within Three Rivers will be able to develop its own planning policies following the go-ahead by councillors. Planning 3 July 2026

Trees and Landscapes

Delays likely on key route due to essential tree works

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on a key route in Rickmansworth to enable essential tree removal works. Trees and Landscapes 2 July 2026

Planning

Plan update that protects Rickmansworth’s history and character goes for consultation

Have your say on a key document that aims to protect and preserve the history and character of Rickmansworth town. Planning 1 July 2026

Planning

London company fined for unlawful demolition in Moor Park Conservation Area

A company that substantially demolished a detached house within the Moor Park Conservation Area has been fined thousands of pounds. Planning 29 June 2026

Community and living

Armed Forces Day Flag raised proudly at Three Rivers House

The Armed Forces flag flies high at Three Rivers District Council’s head office in Rickmansworth to show support for the British Armed Forces. Community and living 26 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Record number of free trees available in ‘Your Tree Our Future’ 2026 scheme

A record number of free trees are up for grabs as the popular ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme returns. Leisure, parks and culture 22 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Enjoy the sound of birds at guided walk

Listen to the Rickmansworth Aquadrome’s natural singers early in the morning at a guided walk this month. Leisure, parks and culture 22 June 2026

Trees and Landscapes

Harrow company ordered to replant trees at listed building following illegal works

A company that destroyed 13 mature trees at a listed building has been fined thousands of pounds and ordered to replant new trees following a court ruling. Trees and Landscapes 9 June 2026

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