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Crime falls in Hertfordshire

Crime in Hertfordshire fell by over 12% last year, making the county one of the safest places to live, work or visit in the country. Despite this some people say they ... 16 June 2008

Government homes plan:‘too many, not planned, inflexible and infrastructure not funded’ says District Council

Residents are being urged to have their say on the location of many more new homes ... 14 May 2008

Launch of Three Rivers as a Fairtrade district

Fairtrade supporters from throughout Three Rivers gathered in the Council Chamber to celebrate the launch of Three Rivers as a Fairtrade District. 12 May 2008

Work completed on new leisure centre at Woodside – on target and in budget!

The official handover of the new Watford Leisure Centre WOODSIDE by construction firm Pellikaan to Watford Borough Council has taken place. 7 May 2008

Pooh sticks herald Rickmansworth Festival

A new bridge has been opened in time for the Rickmansworth Festival. Straddling the River Chess, the wooden crossing connects Riverside Drive and footpaths for Rickmansworth ... 7 May 2008

Race is on to create Yellow Woods!

Schoolchildren across Three Rivers are about to join in the race to recycle old Yellow Pages directories and help increase woodland in England ... 15 April 2008

Toy story: cash for children's library

A £250 grant from the District Council has meant new toys for Rickmansworth Toy Library. The service lends toys to children aged from birth to eight years. 26 March 2008

Earth shrinks bill

Democratic debate in Three Rivers may be soon hotting up as the District Council installs this week a ground source heat pump. Buried beneath the gardens opposite Three Rivers House in Rickmansworth ... 19 March 2008

Remembering through nature

On Saturday 8 March, family and friends gathered to remember their loved ones at the first tree-planting ceremony in the woodland section of Woodcock Hill Cemetery ... 10 March 2008

Legion of local fundraisers recognised at awards ceremony

Kind-hearted residents and businesses were recognised for their work in raising cash for the Royal British Legion last week, at the 2008 Poppy Appeal Awards. 3 March 2008

We're joining up more, say Councils

A new services directory has been produced by Three Rivers District Council, Hertfordshire County Council and the district's Parish Councils. The publication is the first jointly branded A-Z in Hertfordshire ... 28 February 2008

Three Rivers eats, drinks and wears Fairtrade

On Saturday 23 February the Three Rivers community was officially awarded Fairtrade status by the Fairtrade Foundation. 26 February 2008

Islamic prayers keep new Council tradition

A new custom was upheld at a packed Full Council on Tuesday 19 February, as two Muslim residents led Members in prayer. 20 February 2008

Trade recycling takes off in Three Rivers

Following its successful and popular household recycling services, the Council is this week launching a pilot recycling collection scheme for local businesses. 12 February 2008

Crime: latest results

British Crime Survey figures for Three Rivers show a 14.6% reduction in overall crime between 2006 and 2007. 11 February 2008

What weighs the same as an African elephant?

… the 8 tons of IT equipment which was collected at a recent recycling event, including over 400 PCs, monitors and printers. 30 January 2008

Recycle your IT equipment for charity!

Residents can donate their old computers, mobile phones and other IT equipment to help vulnerable children. 20 December 2007

Lawyers help rule of law in war torn countries

The Council is helping to foster good governance and respect for the rule of law in the developing world by sending law books to war torn countries 19 December 2007

Council makes history, scooping a second national green award

Three Rivers District Council made history on Friday November 9, after becoming the only local authority in the country to receive two national Green Apple Awards for work on the same project. 21 November 2007

Good neighbours recognised

Good Neighbour Award winners were presented with their prizes of £100 of shopping vouchers at the annual tenants' conference 7 November 2007

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