News

HS2 funding boost for health and wellbeing initiatives

Health and wellbeing initiatives in Maple Cross and Mill End will receive a major boost thanks to funding secured from HS2. Community and living 17 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Beloved parks receive top national award again

Two beloved parks in Three Rivers continue to be recognised as well managed after retaining their Green Flag accreditation – the national benchmark for publicly accessible parks and green spaces. Leisure, parks and culture 17 July 2026

Your Council

Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire

Today (Thursday 16 July) the government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. Your Council 16 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Free family fun day as playday event comes to Rickmansworth

Prepare for fun and adventure for the whole family as the annual playday event returns to the district. Leisure, parks and culture 15 July 2026

Community and living

BLOG: Remembering Srebrenica 2026

This week is Srebrenica Memorial Week – a week in which communities across the UK remember the 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys who were systemically murdered in July 1995. Community and living 10 July 2026

Housing

Consultation on potential HMO licences under new policy

A new policy aimed at improving transparency and consultation around potential licences for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been approved. Housing 7 July 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Popular play area opens in time for summer holidays

The much-anticipated refurbishment of a well-loved play area in Rickmansworth has been completed in time for the summer holidays. Leisure, parks and culture 6 July 2026

Planning

Watford Rural area given chance to develop own planning policies

An area within Three Rivers will be able to develop its own planning policies following the go-ahead by councillors. Planning 3 July 2026

Trees and Landscapes

Delays likely on key route due to essential tree works

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on a key route in Rickmansworth to enable essential tree removal works. Trees and Landscapes 2 July 2026

Planning

Plan update that protects Rickmansworth’s history and character goes for consultation

Have your say on a key document that aims to protect and preserve the history and character of Rickmansworth town. Planning 1 July 2026

Planning

London company fined for unlawful demolition in Moor Park Conservation Area

A company that substantially demolished a detached house within the Moor Park Conservation Area has been fined thousands of pounds. Planning 29 June 2026

Community and living

Armed Forces Day Flag raised proudly at Three Rivers House

The Armed Forces flag flies high at Three Rivers District Council’s head office in Rickmansworth to show support for the British Armed Forces. Community and living 26 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Record number of free trees available in ‘Your Tree Our Future’ 2026 scheme

A record number of free trees are up for grabs as the popular ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme returns. Leisure, parks and culture 22 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Enjoy the sound of birds at guided walk

Listen to the Rickmansworth Aquadrome’s natural singers early in the morning at a guided walk this month. Leisure, parks and culture 22 June 2026

Trees and Landscapes

Harrow company ordered to replant trees at listed building following illegal works

A company that destroyed 13 mature trees at a listed building has been fined thousands of pounds and ordered to replant new trees following a court ruling. Trees and Landscapes 9 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Play Ranger holiday sessions return this summer

Children in Three Rivers have the opportunity to play freely in local woodlands and open spaces with the return of the popular holiday Play Ranger sessions. Leisure, parks and culture 9 June 2026

Environment and Climate Emergency

Local environmentalists honoured as champions at council’s first awards ceremony

Local people were recognised as eco-heroes for their meaningful work to advance sustainability and environmental protection in the area at Three Rivers District Council’s first ever Environmental Champions Awards ceremony. Environment and Climate Emergency 5 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Spend time in the great outdoors

National Walking Month may be over, but the benefits of walking last all year. So why not keep up the habit by visiting some of the district's beautiful open spaces and nature reserves. Leisure, parks and culture 4 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Council acts over asbestos found near Woodland Walk

The Woodland Walk at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome will remain closed following the discovery of high-risk asbestos near the path. Leisure, parks and culture 3 June 2026

Leisure, parks and culture

Get ready to play pickleball as new courts open

Come and play the game that’s taking the country by storm as the district’s first council-owned pickleball courts open. Leisure, parks and culture 3 June 2026

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