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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

Your Council

A night of knowledge and fun at the Chair’s Big Quiz Night

Use your general knowledge to help support a gynaecological cancer support charity and a soup kitchen at this year’s Chair’s Big Quiz Night in Rickmansworth. Your Council 25 March 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

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

Three Rivers District Council has been awarded £75,000 to help further explore the installation of solar canopies at council-owned car parks. Environment and Climate Emergency 24 March 2025

Waste and recycling

WATCH: ‘Sticker-less’ garden waste collection scheme

Gardeners across Three Rivers will no longer need to display stickers on their brown bins to have garden waste collected after an improved collection scheme is launched. Waste and recycling 24 March 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Leavesden Country Park car park entrance works

Visitors to Leavesden Country Park are advised the main entrance will be closed to all vehicles as roadworks are to be undertaken next week. Leisure, parks and culture 21 March 2025