The Ranger Report

Aug 25, 2026

Reproduced from CPC’s Chorleywood Matters August Newsletter The Common is feeling the effects of the recent hot, dry weather. Much of the grass has turned brown, and while knapweed and harebells continue to provide welcome colour, some wildflowers, including...

Help to reduce the number of fires

Aug 25, 2026

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service together with independent charity Crimestoppers, provide the FireStoppers service to encourage people to pass on information relating to arson and deliberate fires started across the county. The service is designed to help reduce...

Water use

Jul 26, 2026

Splutters from individuals on the CRA Executive who have looked at their records of per head consumption on their Affinity Water bills. Have you looked at yours? 125L per person per day is the target. To put this into perspective, the 125L per person per day is said...

Sustainability tips

Jul 26, 2026

The Sustainability Group in Carpenters Wood/Whitelands Avenue will be reconvening in September to discuss the technicalities of KEEPING HEAT OUT. Already the WA/CWD network is proving useful in the exchange of information on Shade Sail Blinds, retractable blinds,...

Oak Processionary Moth – what you need to know

Jul 26, 2026

Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is an oak tree pest that’s prevalent in the south-east of England, including Three Rivers. The caterpillars produce fine hairs that can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and are very harmful to pets. Three Rivers is in the...

Major works between Heronsgate and Bovingdon

Feb 23, 2026

Recently it has felt that Chorleywood has been under siege with all the road works, and we’re sorry to say that it isn’t over yet. Affinity Water are undergoing a huge project, laying a new water pipe from Heronsgate to Bovingdon. The works are scheduled from...