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Playscheme open for Summer Holidays bookings

An exciting and fun playscheme for children in Three Rivers is now open for bookings ahead of the school summer holidays. Leisure, parks and culture 10 June 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Free tree scheme, ‘Your Tree Our Future’, back by popular demand

Hertfordshire is set to become a whole lot greener as the ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme returns for 2025. Environment and Climate Emergency 10 June 2025

Your Council

Thousands of pounds raised at Chair’s charity quiz night

Laughs were shared, knowledge was put to the test, and thousands of pounds were raised for two charities at the Chair’s annual quiz night. Your Council 5 June 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

WATCH: What is the Bury Grounds Biodiversity Project?

A project to restore Taylor's Cut, a section of the River Colne running through the Bury Grounds in Rickmansworth, has recently been completed. Environment and Climate Emergency 5 June 2025

Your Council

Local government shake-up discussed at Leader’s Forum

The potential shake-up to local government reorganisation was raised by parish councils at the latest engagement meeting with Three Rivers District Council’s Leader. Your Council 4 June 2025

Parking

Three Rickmansworth car parks to be resurfaced

Three council-owned car parks in Rickmansworth will be closed as resurfacing works are carried out later this month. Parking 4 June 2025

Planning

BLOG: Community Infrastructure Levy - Understanding the positives and the pitfalls

Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst, the Leader of Three Rivers District Council, looks at the positives of the Community Infrastructure Levy – and the pitfalls that residents involved in major home building projects should be aware of. Planning 3 June 2025

Community and living

Leader calls for a world ‘free from discrimination’ as Pride Month starts

Pride Month has been marked by raising the Progress Pride Flag over the headquarters of Three Rivers District Council in Rickmansworth. Community and living 3 June 2025

Waste and recycling

Residents thanked for keeping Three Rivers a top recycler

After figures revealed that Three Rivers District Council is the second to top authority for recycling in England, residents are being asked to complete a survey to help the district reach number one next year. Waste and recycling 29 May 2025

Community and living

Councils continue to collaborate over former British Red Cross Centre’s future

The parish and district councils are finalising proposals to redevelop the former Red Cross building in Croxley Green, which is hoped to be a ‘win, win’ for local residents. Community and living 29 May 2025

Licensing

Ice cream man fined thousands of pounds after repeatedly trading illegally

An Ice cream man has pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay more than £2,000 after being caught operating without the required licence on five separate occasions. Licensing 27 May 2025

Community and living

Celebrate the district’s unsung heroes next month

Volunteers who give their time, skills and compassion for others and help Three Rivers thrive are to be celebrated next month. Community and living 27 May 2025

Your Council

New Chair ‘honoured’ to take on civic role

The chain of office was formally passed to the newly elected Chair of Three Rivers District Council at Tuesday’s Annual Full Council meeting. Your Council 23 May 2025

Your Council

WATCH: How to subscribe to our e-newsletters

Three Rivers District Council runs a series of e-newsletters to keep residents and businesses up-to-date. Watch our video to see how you can sign up to the council's e-newsletters. Your Council 21 May 2025

Your Council

Lead members appointed following Full Council

A reshuffle of Three Rivers District Council’s top team was approved at Tuesday’s Full Council meeting. Your Council 21 May 2025

Community and living

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