Environment
We take an active interest in environmental issues of concern specifically to Chorleywood residents including pollution in the River Chess, verges, trees, wild flower cutting and seeding, noise, air quality, loss of habitat, diversity, footpaths, hedges, and urbanisation to the detriment of of our green heritage.
Latest Environment News
The Court: Controls Extended
On the 9th September, the High Court in London issued an order that no works can be undertaken on The Court or the associated lodges without the prior grant of listed building consent by the TRDC or the Secretary of State and that all equipment on the site must be...
Oh no! Chorleywood Station underpass gate closed!
Imagine you’re on Lower Road and walking to the Memorial Hall or Common - easy, you walk up the steps and through the station underpass. Now imagine your frustration when you find the underpass gates onto Station Approach are closed!! You have to walk all the way back...
Roadworks on the A404
There are major works taking place on the A404 between the junction of Valley Road and the junction of Chestnut Avenue. These are planned to continue until 12th December and are part of a large, planned scheme by Cadent to replace the ageing gas pipes in...
New EV Charging Hub at Ferry Car Park
Chorleywood is set to benefit from brand-new electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at Ferry car park, with construction now complete and opening expected shortly. The scheme will provide charging facilities for eight parking bays. Six bays will offer 22kW...
Need help remembering bin collections?
Did you know that you can get automatic reminder emails from TRDC telling you about forthcoming collections, and which bins to put out? This is part of their email update service which is free to register and receive. If you haven't already subscribed, then go...
Chorleywood is under threat !
Local artist Simon Stephenson has kindly helped us with a dramatic new poster, highlighting the pressures threatening Chorleywood. The government’s targets for new houses threaten the Green Belt around Chorleywood, and our lanes are under increasing pressure from the...
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...
What’s the LCWIP?!
We’ve learned some new jargon lately - thanks to the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan consultation. If you missed our special newsletter on it last Monday click here for a copy. The CRA will submit a detailed response. Click here to see our comments...
Bug Villa
An article by Ray Krystofiak "A few months ago, I was finding spiders around our flat, ants in our borders, wild bees and wasps near our roof and beetles queuing up on our patio attempting to invade our living space. Why was this happening on an ever-increasing scale...
Act. Now. Every Little Counts – the Climate emergency is here!
A local “COP” event, was hosted by Three Rivers to promote knowledge, exchange ideas, and act to mitigate adverse climate change. 150 or more wide-ranging participants saw a thought-provoking film “2040” which, despite all the grim alerts, offered hope – provided we change.
