Return of the Memorial Garden Bench

In June’s Newsletter we reported the sad sight of the collapsed bench in the Memorial Garden. This month we are delighted to report that it is back. Looking better and stronger than ever! Residents are able to once again enjoy resting on this popular bench with...

Local Plan Update – August 2026

The final public consultation on the draft new Local Plan is now underway, running until 25th September. The draft Plan and the link to the consultation can be found...

Help to reduce the number of fires

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...

Chorleywood u3a raise over £12,800 for Mission EmployAble

In last month’s newsletter we reported that members of Chorleywood u3a would be taking part in sponsored walks to raise money for Mission EmployAble. The walks were over a range of distances between 3 and 15 miles, with also a “Furry Friends” 2.5 mile dog walk...

Chorleywood is being surrounded!

We’re sure you already know of the sizeable development proposals at Green Street and Catlips Farm, which if developed would undoubtedly change Chorleywood irrevocably. We now expect two more significant planning applications will shortly come forward: 100 new homes...

Planning Fighting Fund

The challenges that Chorleywood faces on the planning front are only getting greater every month. The development for Green Street (with either 300 or 675 new homes being built) has taken another step forward, with the applicant submitting revised highways designs to...