News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

The West Hyde Centre has been improved and modernised. On Wednesday evenings there is a project for young people with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
In Rickmansworth the Duke of Edinburgh Award project is running successfully and this term about 50 young people are working towards their Bronze or Silver Awards.
In Mill End the Saturday Night project is now operating from the Community Centre.
At the moment there are 107 young people in Three Rivers who are not in education, employment or training (NEETS) and the Information, Advice and Guidance team is making regular and sustained contact to offer support to each of these young people.

GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICE

Service will be brought back within Three Rivers District Council in the New Year. The service level will remain the same - removal of racist or offensive graffiti in 1 working day, all other within 2 working days. Graffiti on private property may take longer if permission or costs need to be agreed. An online reporting form will be available to be down loaded, completed and sent back out of hours, telephone reporting will continue.

LATEST CRIME FIGURES in Three Rivers for period 1st April to 31st September

All crime down 17.4%, burglary down 12%, vehicle crime down 30%, violent crime down 7%, criminal damage down 19%, anti-social-behaviour down 23%.

THREE RIVERS WOODLAND MANAGEMENT

Draft Plans have been drawn up for consultation. If you are interested please look at http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/Woodlands and forward any comments by 30th November.

FUTURE EVENTS

Fri 30th Nov: Rickmansworth Starlight Evening organised by the Rickmansworth Town Team in Rickmansworth Town Centre from 6 - 9pm, similar to last year starting with The Starlight Parade. There will be local children performing on the Rising Star Stage, performances from Pheonix Morris, Festive stalls and all the fun of the fair with Brixton Amusements. The Starlight Parade will start at Watersmeet Theatre and walk down the High Street to the Council owned car park next to the Fox & Hounds. The theme for the parade is light. We are hoping to get actors from the pantomime or even a marching band to lead us in.

A full list of forthcoming events at Watersmeet can be seen by clicking this link: www.threerivers.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/Forthcomingevents