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Three Rivers District Council’s Community Liaison Officer, Jay Williams, took part in a day of fasting this Ramadan as part of a personal initiative to better understand cultures outside of his own and bring awareness to the different cultural customs within our district. One part of his role, the most pertinent to this blog, is the celebration of different cultures and promotion of community cohesion. This is Jay’s story: Community and living 24 April 2024

Elections and democracy

Voters are reminded of postal vote changes

Ensure your vote counts as voters are reminded of changes to the way postal votes are handled. Elections and democracy 19 April 2024

Community and living

Golfing pro headlines two free community events

Golfing pro and social media star, Louis Jean, will headline two free community events on Saturday 20 April. Community and living 17 April 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Movies shot in Three Rivers District

‘Hertfordshire is the new Hollywood’ – or rather ‘Three Rivers is the new Hollywood’ given three of the highest-grossing movies of 2023 (Barbie, Wonka, and Misson: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One) were shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden. Leisure, parks and culture 16 April 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Green-fingered residents can collect free compost at giveaway

Compost made from recycled garden waste will be available for free for green-fingered Three Rivers residents to pick up. Environment and Climate Emergency 16 April 2024

Jobs and careers

Council pioneers sustainability-focused careers fair

Hundreds of job seekers and students learned about the exciting career opportunities in the green sector at Three Rivers District Council’s first-ever sustainability-focused careers fair. Jobs and careers 11 April 2024

Elections and democracy

Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it’s too late

With less than a week to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready. Elections and democracy 10 April 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Free Parkinson’s memberships available for those throughout Three Rivers

Leisure centres across Three Rivers are offering free membership to people who are living with Parkinson’s. Leisure, parks and culture 10 April 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Council receives Sport England funding to install solar panels at swimming pool

A swimming pool in Three Rivers will be heated and illuminated using solar energy thanks to a major grant from the government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). Leisure, parks and culture 2 April 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Council updates plan to help district become net zero

A plan of action to help Three Rivers become a net zero district - by supporting businesses and residents to be more environmentally friendly - has been approved by councillors. Environment and Climate Emergency 25 March 2024

Planning

Council moves to protect the history and character of conservation areas

Key documents which offer guidance on the unique character and historic interest of two areas of Three Rivers are being updated to help shape future developments and planning policies. Planning 25 March 2024

Waste and recycling

Reminder: Easter bin collection date changes

Owing to the Easter bank holidays on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April there will be changes to waste and recycling collection dates across Three Rivers. Waste and recycling 20 March 2024

Planning

Tighter measures on housing conversions without planning permission to be introduced

Measures that prevent business premises in town centres and employment spaces from being converted into housing without planning permission will be introduced. Planning 20 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Councillors to consider installing electric charge points across the district

Off-street electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity within Three Rivers could increase as the council considers a proposal to expand the provision across the district. Three Rivers District Council is set to push ahead with considering installing EV charge points in council-owned car parks across the district using grants and funds secured from developers. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 March 2024

Community and living

Three Rivers District Council to Host Vital Webinar on Children's Mental Health Awareness

An event to raise awareness and understanding of how to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is being held later this month. Community and living 14 March 2024

Leisure, parks and culture

Café at Leavesden Country Park set for expansion

A much-loved café at Leavesden Country Park is set to be expanded with increased seating capacity thanks to a major council funding boost. Leisure, parks and culture 14 March 2024

Your Council

Charity Quiz Night raises funds and awareness for men's and women's health

A charity quiz which brought the local community together for an evening of fun and knowledge has been declared a resounding success after raising thousands of pounds for ovarian and prostate cancer charities. Your Council 14 March 2024

Environment and Climate Emergency

Residents invited to borrow equipment for community litter picks

Help keep Three Rivers clean this spring as the district council launches a community litter picking scheme. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 March 2024

Planning

Council to fast forward its Local Plan

Following the recent public consultation by Three Rivers District Council on its Local Plan document, which will guide development in the area over the next 17 years, the council is speeding up the process with extra funding to enable the plan to be submitted for approval early next year. Planning 14 March 2024