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
Eco Open House Chorleywood
Interested in renewable technologies and how to renovate your home in an energy efficient way? Why not visit the Chorleywood Eco Open Home! Discover the latest in sustainable energy solutions and learn how you can make your home more eco-friendly. On Monday 20th...
Croxley Green Renewables Roadshow
Get ready to dive into the world of renewable energy. This in-person event is your chance to explore the latest eco-friendly innovations, chat with experts, and discover how you can make a green impact. Saturday, 25th April 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pmLocation: Christ First...
Sustainable Streets
In last month's newsletter we highlighted the Sustainable Streets initiative from Three Rivers and the not-for-profit organisation GUCE. We are pleased to report that individuals from Carpenters Wood Drive and Whitelands Avenue in Chorleywood have formed a...
Environmental Champions Award 2026
Three Rivers District Council’s Environmental Champions Award aims to recognise and celebrate local individuals, organisations, and groups that have demonstrated outstanding environmental action and leadership within the district. Click here for full details...
200 years old, and still going strong!
The wisteria circle near the Lawn Tennis Club on Chorleywood House Estate was planted in 1826 by John Papworth. The "Friends of CW House Estate" have arranged for it to be pruned and trained by specialists who will design new supports which will hopefully keep it...
Major works between Heronsgate and Bovingdon
Recently it has felt that Chorleywood has been under siege with all the road works, and we’re sorry to say that it isn't over yet. Affinity Water are undergoing a huge project, laying a new water pipe from Heronsgate to Bovingdon. The works are scheduled from 23rd...
Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Go to Rickmansworth Aquadrome - share your thoughts | Have Your Say to find out what is happening with the Rickmansworth Aquadrome project, and where you can participate in two surveys. Invitation to view proposed concept designs Following funding from The National...
Encouraging sustainable streets in Chorleywood
Three Rivers are encouraging street-based groups to explore what they could do to live more sustainably and perhaps save money at the same time. Every little counts. Residents of Carpenters Wood Drive & Whitelands Avenue have come together to see what they can...
FireStoppers
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have announced a new partnership, with independent charity Crimestoppers, to launch the FireStoppers service to encourage people to pass on information relating to arson and deliberate fires started across the county. The...
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...
