Local Elections May 2026

Apr 27, 2026

Three Rivers District Council elections are taking place on Thursday, 7th May 2026.  See here for the official notice of election. Remember that you will need to show photo ID when voting in person. See How to vote: Photo ID you’ll need – GOV.UK for...

New Parish Clerk

Apr 27, 2026

Whilst we are sad that the current Parish Clerk / CEO, Sharon Long, has decided to take up a new opportunity that will allow her to reduce her current considerable commute time, we are delighted that it has been announced that Vanessa Rousseau will be taking up the...

Local Plan – April 2026

Apr 27, 2026

As we covered in our last newsletter, in March the Housing Minister instructed Three Rivers District Council to add further sites to its Local Plan, including the site to the East of Green Street with an expected capacity of 678 new dwellings. Over the last month, the...

Message from Woodoaks Farm about Bottom Wood

Apr 27, 2026

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

Apr 27, 2026

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...

Bluebell Bonanza!

Apr 27, 2026

Winter rains have their compensations – this year is a bonanza year for bluebells! Carpenters Wood in Chorleywood, which is one of the few designated ancient woodlands in the UK, has one of the best bluebell woods in the Chilterns! The woodland, located in the...

The March of the Great Affinity Water Main (GAWM)

Apr 27, 2026

In February we told you of Affinity Water’s huge project, laying a new water pipe from Heronsgate to Bovingdon. So far they’ve laid the pipe down Rendlesham Way and along Quickley Lane, and it’s now making its way up Hillside Road. We’re pleased to see...

Changes to parking at M&S Rickmansworth

Apr 27, 2026

Delighted as we are to see M&S re-opened, we’re slightly less delighted by their rather confusing new parking system. Apparently, we park and shop as usual, then at the tills staff should give you a slip of paper with a QR code. If there isn’t a staff...

Long Lane Closure

Apr 27, 2026

A closure on Long Lane is planned between 29th April and 5th May, from 9am to 6pm, for resurfacing works. You can view a map showing all roadworks including closures at https://one.network/uk/hertfordshire. This news item will be automatically archived on Wednesday...

Part Closure on the Metropolitan Line 2nd to 4th May

Apr 27, 2026

There is a part closure planned for the Metropolitan Line from Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May between Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham, Chesham and Watford. For latest information: TFL including Metropolitan Line: Planned line closures & service changes –...