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Anglers to the rescue for Ratty on the River Gade

The water vole, immortalised as Ratty in Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows, was once a common sight along our rivers, lakes and canals, but is now perilously close to extinction. 22 November 2021

A first for Three Rivers as rainbow crossing installed to celebrate diversity

An eye-catching rainbow crossing has been unveiled in Leavesden Country Park to celebrate diversity and send the message that Three Rivers district is inclusive. 22 November 2021

Winter Fair to bring early festive cheer to Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth’s popular Winter Fair returns on Friday 26 November from 5pm to 9pm 19 November 2021

Have your say on the Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit

Three Rivers residents have an opportunity to have their say on a vision to re-imagine the county’s transport network through a new east-west rapid transit link. 18 November 2021

Lucy of Wimbledon makes a work of art from the things that she finds

An extraordinary array of artwork created from recycled and reclaimed materials has gone on display in Three Rivers district. 17 November 2021

Fly tipper fined for dumping waste outside recycling centre

A fly tipper has been prosecuted by Three Rivers District Council after he dumped bags of household waste outside a local recycling centre – right in front of an anti-fly tipping sign. 11 November 2021

Fewer vacant shops in Three Rivers despite multiple challenges for High Street

Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and changing shopping habits, the rate of vacant shops across the main shopping streets of Three Rivers district remains below the national figure. 11 November 2021

Remembrance services across Three Rivers 2021

The tenth anniversary of the death of a soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan will be marked with a special memorial football match. 8 November 2021

Councils launch new website to look at the future of SW Hertfordshire

Six South West Hertfordshire councils have launched a website to support their long term aspirations for the area and want to hear views on what issues are important to those who live and work in the area. 2 November 2021

Construction starts on new crematorium for Three Rivers

Work starts today on a new crematorium based in Hemel Hempstead that will serve the needs of residents in Three Rivers, Watford, St Albans, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils. 1 November 2021

Planting a green canopy fit for a Queen across Three Rivers

More than 700 trees are to be planted in Three Rivers district as part of an initiative created to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. 28 October 2021

Dog attack leads to owner being fined £800

A dog owner has been fined after her pets attacked other dogs on a public footpath in Maple Cross. 25 October 2021

Joint statement by council's party political leaders ahead of meeting of Planning Committee

Feelings frequently run high in politics, especially when a contentious issue is on the table before us such as the Maple Cross warehouse planning application which comes before the planning committee tonight. The freedom to express our opinions is the absolute cornerstone of a healthy democracy in which elected representatives stand accountable to the public for their decisions. 21 October 2021

Council joins forces with authorities across UK to tackle climate emergency

A united front is being presented by 88 local authorities – including Three Rivers District Council – all pledging to do everything within their power to tackle the climate emergency. 21 October 2021

Chair of council attends remembrance service for road victims

The lives of people killed on the roads of Hertfordshire and beyond were remembered at a service attended by the Chair of Three Rivers District Council. 20 October 2021

Man who illegally destroyed protected trees is fined £16,000

A Northwood resident who destroyed protected trees on his property has been fined £16,000 and ordered to pay costs of £8,946. 20 October 2021

Hundreds turn out to talk about the climate emergency at Three Rivers COP26 event

The climate change emergency and what actions can be taken locally to combat it were the hot topics raised at a special film screening and panel discussion in Rickmansworth this week. 19 October 2021

Kaleidoscope of guest speakers for first in-person pensioners’ forum since pandemic

Older residents across Three Rivers district will have their first chance to gather in-person for more than eighteen months to hear from a multitude of guest speakers at the Three Rivers Pensioners’ Forum. 19 October 2021

New hub offers employment, health and wellbeing support services

Employment guidance, skills development, health and wellbeing advice and support are just some of the services soon to be on offer in Abbots Langley when a new community hub opens its doors. 18 October 2021

Four Three Rivers parks recognised with Green Flag status

Four parks across Three Rivers district have been awarded Green Flag accreditation – the national benchmark for publicly accessible parks and green spaces. 14 October 2021

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