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
Drive down costs and live more sustainably
The Carpenters Wood / Whitelands Avenue Sustainability Group benefitted from an informal “Master Class” at the Chorleywood Eco Home of Laura and Charlie de Courcy this month. For details on this and associated initiatives and information contact: Sarah...
Water saving tips
Affinity Water are encouraging their customers - which includes residents of Chorleywood - to reduce their consumption of water which is higher than the national average, and have set a target to reduce this: To put this into perspective, the 125L target for water...
Chiltern Chalk Streams Survey – ‘Bioblitz day’
Join the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project on a ‘BioBlitz’ mission to record as many species as possible in one day! Saturday 18th July between 08:00 and 17:00 at Chorleywood House Estate. This citizen science bonanza is based within the amazing habitats of Chorleywood...
Congratulations!
Chorleywood Parish Council (CPC) have announced this years winners of the Community Champions and Freedom of the Parish awards. Community Champions 2026 – CPC are delighted to announce that this year’s Community Champions are Chorleywood Film Club and Christine...
Fallen Tree by the Crossroads in Chorleywood
No doubt you’ll have seen that we have sadly lost the tree opposite A&E by the crossroads. Fortunately, no-one was injured. Its roots and trunk had been attacked by Honey Fungus, causing it to be completely rotten. It’s recommended that nothing be re-planted for...
Repair Café at Croxley Green
We have heard very favourable reports from residents who have visited the Croxley Green Community Repair Café to get their electrical and other items repaired. The café is open the first Sunday of every month between 10am and 1pm. It is located at Croxley Green...
Keep Dogs on Leads on Chorleywood Common
Chorleywood Common is a designated Local Nature Reserve and to promote and protect breeding birds and other wildlife, Chorleywood Parish Council is requesting that in specific areas on the Common (see full statement) all dogs are kept on a short, 2m long lead during...
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 |...
