Upkeep of the Parade Flower Beds

Even in the winter months the demands of nature mean that there are still jobs to be done to keep the flowers and shrubs in the Parade Beds healthy and attractive. This month our very own Lisa Stewart, with assistance from other committee members, spent some time...

Are you invisible on our unlit lanes?

Many of the roads and lanes in Chorleywood don’t have street lights or pavements, so please be very careful when walking on them, especially after dark. It sometimes feels like people think that because they can see and hear the cars, the drivers can see them too. Not...

Grit / Salt Bins

With the recent very cold weather making our roads and pavements icy and treacherous, the topic of missing and insufficient salt bins came to CRA’s attention.  The bins are provided by Hertfordshire County Council. On their Salt bins in Hertfordshire website...

The Shire Lane / Parade skating rink?

Over a month ago we noticed and reported a persistent leak from the drain at the bottom of Shire Lane, by the Memorial garden, creating a sheet of water across Whitelands Avenue which would be very dangerous in icy weather.  We’re pleased to confirm that both Affinity...

Road Closures Jan – Feb 2026

We are experiencing multiple road closures in Chorleywood. At one point recently felt we like it might cut us off completely. You can view a map showing all roadworks including closures at https://one.network/uk/hertfordshire. This map is interactive. You can zoom in...

Chorleywood Parade Transformation

As you will no doubt have seen, the flowerbeds are really flourishing. It’s been heartening to see lots of honey and bumble bees feasting on the geraniums and the lavender. It’s taken a great deal of work and watering to get to this stage, and we’d like to say a huge...