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District bids farewell to old Aquadrome bridge

Three Rivers says ‘goodbye’ to the old Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge after the council’s contractor successfully completed removal works. Leisure, parks and culture 20 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Help us name the new Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge

With works on course to install the new gateway into the beautiful Rickmansworth Aquadrome, it’s only fitting that a new pedestrian bridge comes with a new name –and your help is needed. Leisure, parks and culture 19 February 2025

Waste and recycling

Council launches ‘sticker-less’ garden waste collection scheme

Gardeners across Three Rivers will no longer need to display stickers on their brown bins to have garden waste collected after an improved collection scheme is launched. Waste and recycling 18 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

New trees planted at the Bury Grounds

The first phase of boosting biodiversity at a valuable historic site in Rickmansworth has been successfully completed with the planting of 50 new trees. Leisure, parks and culture 18 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Play Rangers return for more outdoor fun

Children in Three Rivers have the chance to explore nature and enjoy outdoor adventures in local woodlands and open spaces as the popular Play Rangers sessions return. Leisure, parks and culture 14 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Watersmeet to celebrate 50th Anniversary with a year-long tribute to the 1970s

Music, film and dancing will be central to the golden anniversary celebrations of Rickmansworth’s Watersmeet theatre, it has been announced. Leisure, parks and culture 13 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Peer behind the curtain at Watersmeet theatre

Leisure, parks and culture 13 February 2025

Your Council

Council leader responds to Government's letter on local government reform

Like all councils in two-tier areas, Three Rivers District Council has now received its statutory invitation from the Government to submit proposals for the reorganisation of local government structures in Hertfordshire. Your Council 12 February 2025

Elections and democracy

By-election for Abbots Langley and Bedmond Ward

Elections and democracy 11 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge to soon be removed

The old Rickmansworth Aquadrome pedestrian bridge off Riverside Drive will soon be removed to make way for the new gateway to the nature reserve. Leisure, parks and culture 11 February 2025

Leisure, parks and culture

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