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Aquadrome fishing areas to soon be upgraded

Works will soon begin to upgrade fishing swims (areas) around Batchworth Lake in the Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Leisure, parks and culture 7 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Bear statue name revealed as play area works finish

The Eastbury bear statue has been named by pupils as refurbishment works at the play area have been completed. Leisure, parks and culture 6 February 2025

Elections and democracy

Election candidates and agents briefings to be held

Candidates and agents briefings are being held for those considering standing for election in the Hertfordshire County Council elections in the Three Rivers District Council area later this year. Elections and democracy 3 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Behind-the-scenes look at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge

The vital parts to assemble the new gateway into the Rickmansworth Aquadrome have been created as the town eagerly awaits the new pedestrian bridge. Leisure, parks and culture 31 January 2025

Waste and recycling

Councillors vote to support seven day opening at Waterdale recycling centre

The leader of Three Rivers District Council has called for any future proposals to reduce the opening hours of the Waterdale recycling centre to be rejected. Waste and recycling 31 January 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Project launched to prevent riverbank erosion and improve habitat

A new project to manage and reduce bank erosion on the River Chess is set to begin in Rickmansworth. Environment and Climate Emergency 30 January 2025

Your Council

Leader’s Forum with parish and community councils hear about planned EV changes and the local plan

The Leader of Three Rivers District Council has hosted another forum with representatives from all parish council across the district. Your Council 27 January 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Reduce energy bills with Solar Together offer for Three Rivers residents

Residents of Three Rivers have an exciting opportunity to save money on energy bills and cut carbon emissions with the latest round of Solar Together - a community-led solar panel scheme. Environment and Climate Emergency 27 January 2025

Community and living

A Word from the Chair: Remembering the Holocaust

Holocaust Memorial Day falls on 27 January each year, but this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. “For a Better Future” is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025. Community and living 27 January 2025

Planning

Council seeks more land for new Local Plan

Landowners are asked to suggest unused urban sites or greenfield sites to be considered by Three Rivers District Council for possible allocation of homes, infrastructure and commercial development. Planning 22 January 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Rickmansworth Aquadrome: a ‘mosaic’ of unique wildlife habitats

Many unique species, including rare and endangered beetles, and habitats can be found at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Leisure, parks and culture 17 January 2025

Parking

New parking bays have been installed in Abbots Langley

A shopping parade in Abbots Langley has been supported with 12 additional parking bays after works were recently completed. Parking 16 January 2025

Licensing

Taxi driver revoked for inappropriate behaviour against a passenger

A Magistrate has upheld Three Rivers District Council’s decision to revoke a taxi driver’s license after reports of inappropriate behaviour against a passenger. Licensing 16 January 2025

Waste and recycling

Important information for garden waste customers

Three Rivers District Council has emailed or posted letters to all garden waste customers to notify them of a change in the unique six-digit reference number for Direct Debit payments. Waste and recycling 15 January 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

500 solar panels installed at William Penn Leisure Centre

Five hundred solar panels have been installed on the roof of a leisure centre in Rickmansworth as part of a project to help decarbonise Three Rivers District and achieve the council’s net zero aim. Environment and Climate Emergency 14 January 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Celebrating a year at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

A lot can change in a year, and this is certainly the case at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Leisure, parks and culture 10 January 2025

Transport and streets

Card payment issues affecting some district car parks

The council is aware that card payments may not be accepted at some of our car parks. This is due to network outages affecting parking meters. Transport and streets 10 January 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Leavesden Country Park’s newly restored entrance nears completion

An ambitious restoration project has taken place at one of Three Rivers most loved public parks. Leisure, parks and culture 10 January 2025

Environment and Climate Emergency

Help lead the climate change conversation at Three Rivers

Are you passionate about making your area a better place to live? Your voice can help shape how Three Rivers District Council’s strategy positively responds to climate change and make the district a greater place to live work and visit. Environment and Climate Emergency 9 January 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

William Penn Leisure Centre unveils £500,000 fitness upgrade

William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth has officially unveiled a £500,000 transformation of its fitness facilities. Leisure, parks and culture 9 January 2025