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
Message from Woodoaks Farm about Bottom Wood
Residents may have noticed and been concerned about trees being felled in Bottom Wood (aka No Dragon Wood). We were concerned also, but reassured by a message from Woodoaks Farm about the works. The trees being felled have been suffering from ash dieback, a disease...
Help garden birds – Feed Seasonally, Feed Safely
We all want to help birds and make our gardens or outdoor spaces a place where all wildlife can thrive. But some species, such as Greenfinches, are experiencing serious declines because of disease. The good news is that by following advice from the Royal Society for...
Recycling centre ePasses and permits
Hertfordshire residents now need an ePass to visit recycling centres in Hertfordshire. It is quick to apply, just requiring your name, email, address and vehicle registration number. The ePass is valid for three years. Recycling centre ePasses and permits |...
Recycle medication blister packs at Chorleywood Library
Chorleywood Library has become a collection point for empty medication blister packs (which can’t go in your home recycling collection). Sustainable Three Rivers (S3R) and the Library are joining forces to make the recycling of blister packs more accessible for the...
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...
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...
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...
