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Housing
Council to explore tightened rules on smaller HMO licences
New rules, including the requirement for landlords in the district to apply for licences for smaller houses in multiple occupancy (HMO), are being explored by Three Rivers District Council.   Housing   24 October 2025
Transport and streets
Cycle hire scheme to come to more areas in Three Rivers after successful launch
A successful cycle hiring scheme is set to be expanded to more parts of the district, enabling more residents to travel sustainably.   Transport and streets   23 October 2025
Your Council
Leaders, Chairs & Chief Execs honoured at board unveiling
An honours board commemorating the past and present leaders, chairs and chief executives of Three Rivers District Council has been unveiled.   Your Council   22 October 2025
Parking
New parking rules at three locations to improve safety
Changes to parking rules in three areas of Three Rivers will soon come into effect following public consultation.   Parking   20 October 2025
Trees and Landscapes
Diseased tree will continue to provide home for wildlife
The trunk of a large tree in Rickmansworth is to be retained as a habitat for insects and birds while the rest of the tree is removed in the interest of public safety.   Trees and Landscapes   20 October 2025
Community and living
Free family fun day celebrates the importance of communities
Nearly a thousand people turned up to enjoy music from brass bands to rock choirs at the eclectic and hugely well attended second annual ‘Unity in the Community’ event at The Grove in Three Rivers.   Community and living   14 October 2025
Leisure, parks and culture
£400k upgrade set to transform South Oxhey Leisure Centre gym
South Oxhey Leisure Centre is set for a major transformation this winter, with a £400,000 refurbishment bringing brand-new equipment, modern design and a refreshed feel throughout the gym and studios.   Leisure, parks and culture   14 October 2025
Crime and safety
Three Rivers leisure centres become hate crime reporting hubs
Victims and witnesses have more options to report a hate crime without going to the police as two leisure centres in Three Rivers become third-party hate crime reporting centres.   Crime and safety   13 October 2025
Leisure, parks and culture
Popular interactive trail returns for a supernatural adventure this Halloween
Get the whole family outdoors this Autumn as a Halloween trail comes to Croxley Green – the virtual spirits have hidden their favourite artifacts, and they need your help to find them!   Leisure, parks and culture   10 October 2025
Environment and Climate Emergency
Have your say on plans to install solar canopies at council-owned car parks
Learn about the positive benefits solar canopies will have for our environment at three pop-up events and presentations in October and November.   Environment and Climate Emergency   10 October 2025
Community and living
More than three quarters of residents give district council services the thumbs up
A recent survey has revealed more than three quarters of Three Rivers residents who responded to it are satisfied with the way their local district council runs its services.   Community and living   9 October 2025
Crime and safety
Residents warned of Winter Fuel Payment text scam
Residents are being warned to be on the lookout for fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).   Crime and safety   8 October 2025
Parking
Rickmansworth car park to be resurfaced
A council-owned car park in Rickmansworth will be closed as resurfacing works are carried out later this month.   Parking   8 October 2025
Planning
Sarratt Neighbourhood Plan to go out for local vote
A document that lays out planning policies for the Sarratt Parish will soon go out for local referendum.   Planning   30 September 2025
Environment and Climate Emergency
Screening of inspiring story on harnessing natural energy followed by Q&A
Three Rivers residents can find out how to generate clean, reliable energy at home and in their community with a short film and Q&A with a panel of local industry experts this October at Watersmeet Theatre.   Environment and Climate Emergency   26 September 2025
Licensing
Four Individuals Prosecuted for Licensing Offences in South Oxhey
Four individuals were ordered to pay fines for serious licensing breaches following a detailed investigation into two South Oxhey stores by Three Rivers District Council.   Licensing   19 September 2025
Your Council
WATCH: Still time to have your say on future of local government in Hertfordshire
Residents have attended a series of local events this month to learn about the options for the future of local government in Hertfordshire and there is still time to share your views.   Your Council   19 September 2025
Planning
Consent Order obtained to prevent further unauthorised works at The Court
A Consent Order from the High Court has been successfully secured by Three Rivers District Council to prevent further unauthorised works at The Court in Chorleywood: a Grade II listed building.   Planning   15 September 2025
Planning
BLOG: Three Rivers cannot take 13,312 homes, emerging evidence suggests
Three Rivers District Council will not meet the government’s high housing figure in its new Local Plan. That’s the conclusion of the Leader of Three Rivers District Council, Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst OBE, following the receipt of an independent report commissioned by the council on the green belt.   Planning   12 September 2025
Environment and Climate Emergency
Solar panels to soon be installed at two council-owned buildings
Three Rivers District Council continues to lead by example as two of its buildings will soon see new solar panels installed.   Environment and Climate Emergency   12 September 2025

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