Call for Gardeners

Jul 21, 2024

We hope you’re all enjoying the lavenders and geraniums in the village. We are always looking for volunteers to help maintain these sizeable flower beds, as well as the Memorial Garden. So if you have a an hour or two to spare every couple of months, we would really...

Local Plan

Jul 21, 2024

The full results of the Regulation 18 Consultation on the new Local Plan are now available and over 90% of responses supported the adoption of the Low Growth / Green Belt Protection option. Whilst this will mean that there will be some development on Green Belt, it is...

Green Street

Jul 21, 2024

No date for the applications to develop housing to the east of Green Street to be considered by the Three Rivers Planning Committee is, as yet, available but work is continuing in assessing the applications. It appears that Hertfordshire Highways are still evaluating...

Footpath 18 – Burfield Road to Quickley Lane

Jul 21, 2024

Concerns had been raised with us about hedges bordering the footpath, which were beginning to encroach on the path. We raised this with Hertfordshire Council and, subsequently, with the Parish Council (in case they could help). The Parish Rangers have attended the...

Berry Lane Roadworks

Jul 1, 2024

We share your frustration! Since Cadent Gas made it clear that they are answerable only to HCC and not residents, we contacted HCC to ask if there is anything that can be done to encourage Cadent to speed up their works and to provide more access. HCC have responded...

Are you fed up with the Old Shire Lane quagmire?

Jul 1, 2024

The top of Old Shire Lane from where the Piggy Lane joins it to Philipshill Wood has been so damaged by vehicles turning at this end that it’s impassable without wellies after rain. It’s also very difficult on dry days, for walkers, cyclists and vehicles alike,...