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Shop safe and shop local in Three Rivers this Christmas

Shop safe and shop local – that’s the message from Three Rivers District Council in the run up to Christmas. 2 December 2021

Watersmeet to receive £63,500 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Music, drama and comedy will light up the stage of Watersmeet Theatre in the coming year thanks to a significant government grant, it has been announced. 30 November 2021

Leavesden Country Park wins national award for ‘most improved space’ of the year

One of the best loved green spaces in Three Rivers district - which recently underwent massive restoration and improvement - has been recognised with a national award. 25 November 2021

Rickmansworth Town Team – on a mission to make the town the best it can be

Founding director of Rickmansworth Town Team Nina Hosking recalls the creation of the organisation and considers what it has achieved for the town she loves. 23 November 2021

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

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