Our thanks to Yvonne Merritt for 24 years of service to Chorleywood

Aug 20, 2022

Yvonne Merritt retires as Clerk to Chorleywood Parish Council at the end of July.  We thank her for all her dedicated work on behalf of Chorleywood over the last 24 years, in recognition of which she has just been awarded the Freedom of the Parish.  We wish her all...

Information for Chorleywood Allotment holders

Aug 20, 2022

 It’s great to see allotments in productive use at 3 allotment locations around the village.  Keeping the fruit and veg watered is vital, so allotment holders at the Dog Kennel Lane site were surprised recently when the stand pipes were removed and replaced with...

Graffiti and Damage at The Swillett Play Area

Aug 20, 2022

There have been very disturbing reports about graffiti and damage to the new play equipment at the Swillett Play Area. We have spoken to the Parish Council who have arranged for the PCSO’s to give the park more attention (particularly on warm, dry evenings) and...

River Chess to benefit from Sewage Treatment Works – at last! 

Aug 20, 2022

We are pleased that there have been no sewage discharges into the River Chess since November 2021. This follows extensive efforts by Thames Water to reduce ingress and leakages.  They have now started a major project to increase the treatment capacity at Chesham...

Thames Water action on blocked sewers

Aug 20, 2022

We were pleased that Thames Water responded quickly to the last blocked sewer incident in Chorleywood. Now they are targeting a site where blockages have occurred in the past; a blockage monitor has been installed in Whitelands Avenue, which will help them take...

Fire Risk On the Common

Aug 20, 2022

With the current run of very hot and dry weather, the Common and fields around the area are tinder dry. We would ask all residents to consider this when they use these wonderful facilities and if they see any fires or fire risks to report them as soon as possible. As...

Warning – Oak Processionary Moth

Aug 20, 2022

Oak Processionary Moth has been recorded again on Chorleywood Common. The caterpillar hairs are a danger to human and animal health if disturbed. Do not touch or get close to the caterpillars or their nests and seek urgent medical attention if you experience an...

Chorleywood Film Club Competitions

Aug 20, 2022

Chorleywood Film Club’s Mini Movie Makers and Young Filmmakers Competitions are back for 2022! Can you tell a STORY? You are invited to make a mini movie or short film and see it on the BIG SCREEN! Click on the links below for full information about the competitions...

Chorleywood Library – Volunteers Wanted! URGENT

Aug 20, 2022

 Are you comfortable with computers?  We need someone like you to oversee our online rota and manage gaps when they occur.  You don’t  have to work in the Library to do this essential job! Or are you ‘good on committees’ and someone who might help with strategic...

Mission Employable – The Willow Tree

Aug 20, 2022

Mission Employable are delighted to introduce the Willow Tree, which will take pride of place in the entrance of Chorleywood Cricket Club’s new pavilion. This specially commissioned art installation is a wonderful way for families, friends and supporters of...