NPPF Consultation September 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Extract from Newsletter Special Update September 2024 You probably heard the new Government’s announcements at the end of July about changing planning rules to deliver more new housing. As part of this, the Government issued a draft National Planning Policy...

Reporting local issues

Sep 27, 2024

From time to time we all come across issues affecting our community that need attention from one of the local authorities and public services. But it can be challenging to know how or to whom to report the problem. In many cases we (CRA) can be of assistance, but it...

Chorleywood Community Shed

Sep 27, 2024

Following a public meeting in early July to gauge local interest, the Chorleywood Community Shed was launched at the start of September. At the moment the Chorleywood Community Shed meets every Wednesday at Bullsland Hall in Chorleywood until permanent premises can be...

Mixed news for some visitors to Chorleywood Library

Sep 27, 2024

From Friday 27th September, Hertfordshire Library Service will no longer fund physical copies of newspapers and reference periodicals. It will be possible to access most titles online for free through Herts Libraries PressReader and Libby Apps, available 24/7 with...

Green Street planning applications update

Sep 27, 2024

The two applications to develop housing to the east of Green Street went to TRDC Planning Committee for a preliminary discussion where Councillors could raise any issues that they felt TRDC Officers needed to work on.  There’s still no report from Hertfordshire...

Station road littering

Sep 27, 2024

A number of residents have noticed that litter has been accumulating behind the wired fencing adjacent to the rail line leading along Station Road from the tunnel to the station itself. It is perceived this is largely due to individuals throwing litter over the fence,...

Electric Vehicle Strategy Consultation

Sep 27, 2024

As part of its strategy to inspire and enable a net zero district by 2045 (in line with the UK’s target of reaching net zero by 2050), the Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is consulting on a public charging network across the district covering on-street...

Road markings on Station Approach crossings

Sep 27, 2024

In last month’s newsletter we mentioned the dangerous situation of the badly faded markings on the zebra crossings at the bottom of Station Approach and Green Street. We reported this to HCC and are assured that it will be relined by the end of October, weather...

Chorleywood Station car park, new lights being installed!

Sep 27, 2024

We’re delighted to let you know that new lights are being installed in the station car park, so no more long pitch-dark walks back to your car this winter. The short-term downside is that sections of the car park are closed as they work their way round...