Chorleywood’s summer fun on the Common!

Jul 26, 2026

We hope you enjoyed the Parish Council’s annual Village Day celebrations on the Common, which dates back to when Chorleywood actually was a village.   We had great fun on the Chorleywood Residents’ Association stall, answering lots of residents’ questions while their...

No BBQs on Chorleywood Common!

Jul 26, 2026

With the extended spell of hot weather and no rain now for many weeks, Chorleywood Common along with many other places are tinderbox dry, presenting a very real risk of widespread fires which would be devastating. Indeed only a week ago a number of homes had to be...

Higgins community support and 125th anniversary

Jul 26, 2026

Our wonderful local butcher, W.H. Higgins, is preparing to celebrate an incredible milestone in September – 125 years of serving Chorleywood.  As Chorleywood’s oldest shop, Higgins has been part of local life for generations, and it is wonderful to see this...

Chorleywood u3a raise over £12,800 for Mission EmployAble

Jul 26, 2026

In last month’s newsletter we reported that members of Chorleywood u3a would be taking part in sponsored walks to raise money for Mission EmployAble. The walks were over a range of distances between 3 and 15 miles, with also a “Furry Friends” 2.5 mile dog walk...

Guided Walks on Chorleywood Common

Jul 26, 2026

The Parish is offering guided walks around Chorleywood Common, led by the Head Ranger, to raise money for the Chairman’s Charity – Mission EmployAble. These will be family friendly tours exploring the wildlife, history and hidden corners of the Common and will provide...

Chorleywood is being surrounded!

Jul 26, 2026

We’re sure you already know of the sizeable development proposals at Green Street and Catlips Farm, which if developed would undoubtedly change Chorleywood irrevocably. We now expect two more significant planning applications will shortly come forward: 100 new homes...

Local Government Reorganisation

Jul 26, 2026

The Government has decided that, from April 2028, Hertfordshire will be split into 4 unitary councils, replacing the existing district and county councils. Three Rivers will be merged with Watford and Hertsmere to form a new South West Hertfordshire Council. Elections...

New Local Plan – Final Public Consultation to Commence by end of July

Jul 26, 2026

The final public consultation on the new Local Plan for Three Rivers, called a Regulation 19 Consultation, will commence in the last week of July and is expected to run until 25th September. This will be the last chance for the public to make their views known on new...

Met Line commiserations and an apology

Jul 26, 2026

Our poor Chorleywood commuters have had a tough time this week, the trains have been a horror story of cancellations! Transport for London has issued an apology. In summary, the causes are: Higher than expected train driver attrition. New train operators are coming in...

Water use

Jul 26, 2026

Splutters from individuals on the CRA Executive who have looked at their records of per head consumption on their Affinity Water bills. Have you looked at yours? 125L per person per day is the target. To put this into perspective, the 125L per person per day is said...