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Couple makes surprise Watersmeet Theatre visit as both mark golden anniversaries

A couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary visited the theatre at which their reception was held 50 years ago to the day – only to find the theatre itself was in the middle of its own 50th anniversary celebration. Community and living 20 May 2025

Waste and recycling

Bank holiday bin collection date changes

Don't forget that your bin collection date will change next week due to the bank holiday weekend. Waste and recycling 20 May 2025

Planning

81% of residents say ‘yes’ to Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan

A majority of voters in Rickmansworth, Moor Park and Eastbury said ‘yes’ to a neighbourhood plan drawn up Batchworth Community Council following a referendum. Planning 14 May 2025

Planning

Council Leader responds to government’s decision over Abbots Langley data centre

Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst, Leader of Three Rivers District Council, said: “I’m naturally deeply disappointed in the Secretary of State’s decision to overturn our refusal to grant outline planning permission to build an 84,000sqm data centre on our precious greenbelt in Abbots Langley (23/1068/OUT). Planning 13 May 2025

Community and living

Three Rivers marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The sacrifices and bravery of soldiers who served in World War Two were remembered at Three Rivers District Council’s head office on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). Community and living 8 May 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

The name of Rickmansworth Aquadrome's new bridge announced

The name of the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge has been unveiled by the district council following a public survey. Leisure, parks and culture 2 May 2025

Elections and democracy

Hertfordshire County Council Election

The Hertfordshire County Council Election, the district by-election for the Durrants ward, and the Batchworth Neighbourhood Plan referendum took place on Friday 2 May 2025. Elections and democracy 2 May 2025

Elections and democracy

Check where your polling station is and take photo ID to vote

Elections are happening across Hertfordshire this Thursday (1 May), and residents are being reminded to check where their local polling station is and to take ID with them when they vote. Elections and democracy 29 April 2025

Waste and recycling

Bank holiday bin collection date changes

Don't forget that your bin collection date will change next week due to the bank holiday weekend. Waste and recycling 29 April 2025

Elections and democracy

Three Rivers residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

Residents in Three Rivers will need to show photographic ID to vote in local elections on 1 May, and they are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of ID. Elections and democracy 22 April 2025

Community and living

Stephen Lawrence Day marked at council’s head office

Stephen Lawrence’s memory was marked at Three Rivers District Council’s head office in Rickmansworth, serving as a reminder of the ongoing fight against racism and inequality. Community and living 22 April 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

South Oxhey Playing Fields recognised as village green

A playing field in South Oxhey has been granted ‘village green’ status following the approval of Three Rivers District Council’s application. Leisure, parks and culture 15 April 2025

Crime and safety

Hertfordshire Constabulary: Damage at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery

Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched an investigation into damage caused to a number of grave plaques in Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery on Oxhey Lane in Three Rivers. Crime and safety 14 April 2025

Waste and recycling

Three Rivers remains one of the best recyclers in England

Newly released government figures show Three Rivers District Council continues to improve its recycling rate as it remains one of the best recyclers in England. Waste and recycling 10 April 2025

Jobs and careers

Hundreds of students and jobseekers attend careers fair

More than a thousand job seekers and students learned about the exciting career opportunities in and around Three Rivers and Watford at the latest careers fair. Jobs and careers 8 April 2025

Waste and recycling

Reminder: Easter bin collection date changes

Owing to the Easter bank holidays on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April there will be changes to waste and recycling collection dates across Three Rivers. Waste and recycling 7 April 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

It’s easy being green with council’s compost giveaway

Recycled garden waste is set to bring new life to the gardens of Three Rivers in the form of free compost for green-fingered Three Rivers residents. Environment and Climate Emergency 7 April 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Local councils awarded grant funding to upgrade local homes

Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council have been awarded £3.75million Warm Homes Local Grant funding from the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero, to improve the energy efficiency of cold and draughty privately rented and owner-occupied homes. Environment and Climate Emergency 3 April 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

WATCH: New Aquadrome pedestrian bridge installed

Watch the moment the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge is installed. Leisure, parks and culture 28 March 2025

Elections and democracy

By-election for Durrants Ward

A by-election is scheduled to be held in the Durrants Ward, in Three Rivers district, following the resignation of a councillor. Elections and democracy 27 March 2025