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Steps singer leads cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth

Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans is leading the cast of what promises to be a pantomime full magic, laughter and fun in Rickmansworth this coming festive season. 3 October 2024

Council services

Residents urged to have their say on council services

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as the latest major survey of local opinion is launched. Council services 1 October 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Aquadrome car park & toilet closing times

From tomorrow (1 October) the car park and toilet closing times at Rickmansworth Aquadrome will change for the autumn and winter. Leisure, parks and culture 30 September 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Flooding at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Footpaths in the woodland area at Rickmansworth Aquadrome have been closed off owing to flooding from recent heavy rainfall and visitors are asked to observe safety signage or instructions. Leisure, parks and culture 27 September 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Local leisure centres rated ‘very good’ following Quest assessment

Two leisure centres have been given ‘very good’ scores in a rigorous assessment. Leisure, parks and culture 25 September 2024

Community and living

BLOG: About Three Rivers District Council's recent inclusion work

National Inclusion Week (NIW) is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces, this year it takes place from 23rd – 29th September. Cllr Andrew Scarth, Lead Member for Community Safety and Partnerships, looks at the variety of recent projects and events focused on further cultivating an inclusive district. Community and living 23 September 2024

Crime and safety

Hertfordshire Constabulary: Witness appeal following murder in Kings Langley

Detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit have launched a murder investigation following an incident in Kings Langley. Crime and safety 17 September 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Grant awarded to enable research into solar canopies in local car parks

Seven car parks in Three Rivers district could generate solar-powered electricity after a local community energy group received government funding to investigate their potential to provide valuable community benefits. Environment and Climate Emergency 11 September 2024

Crime and safety

Connect with your local police officers at a drop-in session

The local police have organised a drop-in session at Three Rivers District Council’s head office for residents to air any issues they may have. Crime and safety 9 September 2024

Crime and safety

Council warns of fake garden waste stickers being sold

Three Rivers residents are being warned not to fall for any scam sales of fake garden waste stickers after an incident was reported to the district council. Crime and safety 9 September 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

New CGI of what the Aquadrome bridge will look like has been released

Residents can have a sneak peek at what the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge will look like with the release of a computer-generated image. Leisure, parks and culture 5 September 2024

Planning

Joint Statement on Three Rivers' Local Plan and the Government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework

We note that the government is proposing in its consultation, a mandatory housing number for each local authority. For Three Rivers, this would mean land being allocated for 13,300 new dwellings over 18 years. Planning 3 September 2024

Community and living

New Healthy Hub for Abbots Langley

A one-stop shop that provides residents with access to a wide range of services and support to live healthy and happy lives has opened its doors in Abbots Langley. Community and living 30 August 2024

Community and living

Council flies Pride Flag Ahead of Herts Pride

The Pride flag was proudly flown over the headquarters of Three Rivers District Council this week ahead of the biggest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Hertfordshire. Community and living 29 August 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Smart swaps for tiny tots: Baby clothes swap to return next month

Three Rivers families can come along to the library in Lower Road to swap old baby clothing they no longer need with other pre-loved items. Environment and Climate Emergency 28 August 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

New project launched to improve biodiversity at the Bury Grounds

A new project that aims to boost biodiversity at a valuable historic piece of green space in Rickmansworth has been kickstarted. Environment and Climate Emergency 27 August 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Café at Leavesden Country Park completes expansion works

More seating has been added to a much-loved café in Leavesden Country Park to meet demand following expansion works partly funded by Three Rivers District Council. Leisure, parks and culture 27 August 2024

Parking

Have your say on plans to expand electric vehicle charging across Three Rivers

Residents will have a chance to have their say on plans to expand the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points across Three Rivers district. Parking 23 August 2024

Elections and democracy

Results of by-election

A by-election had been held for the Three Rivers District Council ward of Abbots Langley and Bedmond. Elections and democracy 23 August 2024

Waste and recycling

Bin collection changes for August bank holiday 2024

Bin collections due the week commencing Monday 26 August will be collected a day later owing to the Bank Holiday weekend. Waste and recycling 23 August 2024