Chorleywood is a special place to live

Jan 26, 2026

Chorleywood has been recognised as one of the most desirable places to live in Britain, securing 4th place in the national top 20 towns in a recent ranking reported by both national and local newspapers. According to TimeOut, The Telegraph collaborated with Savills...

Changes to Chorleywood Parish Boundaries and Election Dates

Jan 26, 2026

There has been a lot in the press recently about the Government changing its mind on delaying local government elections. This does not affect the desire of Chorleywood Parish Council to defer its 2026 election (and all following elections) by one year so as to align...

Gade and Chorleywood Health Centres

Jan 26, 2026

CRA recently contacted the Gade and Chorleywood Health Centres to discuss feedback received from residents regarding access to care since the merger. The practice told us they recognise that some residents have experienced challenges with the new triage system for...

Vodafone mast problem affecting Chorleywood

Jan 26, 2026

Uncertainties continue for Vodafone and other users of its network (Lebara, Asda). After a long period with no signal in Chorleywood, a weakish signal has now been reinstated. Lebara is paying compensation and waiving exit fees. It is understood Vodafone is awaiting...

Upkeep of the Parade Flower Beds

Jan 26, 2026

Even in the winter months the demands of nature mean that there are still jobs to be done to keep the flowers and shrubs in the Parade Beds healthy and attractive. This month our very own Lisa Stewart, with assistance from other committee members, spent some time...

Are you invisible on our unlit lanes?

Jan 26, 2026

Many of the roads and lanes in Chorleywood don’t have street lights or pavements, so please be very careful when walking on them, especially after dark. It sometimes feels like people think that because they can see and hear the cars, the drivers can see them too. Not...

Grit / Salt Bins

Jan 26, 2026

With the recent very cold weather making our roads and pavements icy and treacherous, the topic of missing and insufficient salt bins came to CRA’s attention.  The bins are provided by Hertfordshire County Council. On their Salt bins in Hertfordshire website...

The Shire Lane / Parade skating rink?

Jan 26, 2026

Over a month ago we noticed and reported a persistent leak from the drain at the bottom of Shire Lane, by the Memorial garden, creating a sheet of water across Whitelands Avenue which would be very dangerous in icy weather.  We’re pleased to confirm that both Affinity...

Road Closures Jan – Feb 2026

Jan 26, 2026

We are experiencing multiple road closures in Chorleywood. At one point recently felt we like it might cut us off completely. You can view a map showing all roadworks including closures at https://one.network/uk/hertfordshire. This map is interactive. You can zoom in...

Consultation on relocation of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Jan 26, 2026

Views are sought on plans to change some specialist cancer services which will affect people who live in Hertfordshire as well as Bedfordshire, North west and north central London, East Berkshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. Public meetings are being held during the...