Idling of vehicles in Chorleywood Village centre

Feb 24, 2025

Over recent months we have heard a lot of concerns about vehicles being left idling whilst waiting near the shops in the village centre. It appears that many people do not realise that, not only does unnecessary idling result in uncalled-for pollution in the...

Pothole reporting: don’t ask don’t get!

Feb 24, 2025

We’re pleased to see a lot of potholes have been filled by Herts County Council recently, but there’s still a lot left! They are easy to report to HCC, and they can’t fix them if they don’t know about them. If you have a favourite pothole, or any other road...

Roughwood Lane – permits now required

Feb 24, 2025

From 21st February a permit is required to drive on Roughwood Lane. Residents of parishes within 1 mile of the lane are entitled to a free virtual permit. On 3rd February additional postcodes in the WD3 area were added to the initial list, along with Seer Green Parish...

New fencing to protect our Parade flower beds

Feb 4, 2025

Our Parade flower beds are starting to show very welcome signs of spring. Unfortunately the plants at the roadside edges suffered from people walking across the beds and drivers treading on plants as they got out of parked cars. Our colleague Lisa took up the...

Another Disappearing Post Box

Feb 4, 2025

The red pillar box opposite the Co-op in Lower Road disappeared without public warning this week, and with it the 5pm last collection. Lords, who commendably stepped up to run a community-based post office service when the old Post Office closed, understand a new post...

Roughwood Lane – get your free permit!

Feb 4, 2025

Thanks to our November newsletter item lots of Chorleywood residents were able to respond to Bucks County Council’s consultation on closing Roughwood Lane to all vehicles, except for access. We’re pleased to say Bucks CC took note, and have decided on a much better...