News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
The Reach Free School planning application in Long Lane has now been validated . The number is 16/ 1523/ FUL . Details can be found on the Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) website
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The Green Flag award is the national high standard for parks and open spaces. Last week TRDC hosted a celebration of 20 years of Green Flag awards and the presentation to Hertfordshire Green Flag winners. Three Rivers has 3 Green Flag awards , the Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, Chorleywood House Local Nature Reserve and Leavesden Country Park - all in top scoring bands. We value our open spaces and parks which help to improve physical and mental health and well-being and provide the opportunity for fun. ………………………………………………………….
Affinity Water, our local supplier, serves more than 3.5m people in SE England in an area designated as being under serious water stress, with a rising population, increased demand and a probable reduction in supply. Affinity's Water Saving Programme includes saving water, reducing leakage and installing meters. If you want to know more please visit www.affinitywater.co.uk/water-saving-programme.aspx
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Following the recent outbreak of racism, xenophobia and hate crime, Liberal Democrat councillors proposed motions at both TRDC and HCC stating clearly that such behaviour is totally unacceptable. All our residents are valued members of our diverse and tolerant community. These motions were supported by all political parties
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Appetite fades for opening new shops on the high street. For the 7th year running there has been a decrease in the number of applications to build new shops. During the same period there has been a decrease in the footfall in high streets but a rise in digital transactions
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Chorleywood Bookshop is organising Story Times for All Ages on the Common (meet in the car park opposite the Memorial Hall) at 10.00am on 9th,16th, & 23rd August. Toddlers Time ( for 0-3s) is on Wednesday mornings at 10.00am
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We are delighted to report that nearly 19,000 people have now signed up for garden waste removal - well over our target of 14,500.…………………………………………………..
We were amused to hear about the bride who surprised her groom, a bin man, by turning up at their wedding in a dust cart. This was organised for her by his colleagues . (It was not at TRDC)
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*16/1469/F 61 Clarkfield : alterations to roof including increase in eaves height to front to create 1st floor level.
*16/1482/F 30 Kenilworth Drive : single storey side and rear extension, new front porch.
*16/1514/F 74 Norfolk Rd : single storey side and rear extension.
*16/1529/F 8 Uplands : part 2 storey and first floor side extension, new front porch and canopy and alterations to front dormer.*16/1522/F The Coach House, The Grove, Dugdales : single storey front entrance porch and alterations to fenestration.
*16/1523/F proposed development site at Long Lane : construction of new secondary school incorporating construction of a 2 storey academic building, ancillary sports hall and facilities, playing fields and landscaping bund, together with new car parking areas, drop off and related highway works including a new roundabout to facilitate access.
*16/1531/F 118 Watford Rd : single storey front, side and rear extensions.*16/1546/F 75 Harefield Rd : single storey rear extension .
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Dates for your Diary
- Thur 18 AugFriends of Watersmeet Film Societypresent 'Eddie the Eagle' 2.00pm7.45pm
http://www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk/CroxleyGreatBarn/Introduction.html there is also a booklet by David Harding for sale proceeds to the Museum. Watch SPAB in action at the Barn https://youtu.be/yR1jCOhnsts
Email: wlmailhtml:mail@croxleygreenshow.co.uk Website www.croxleygreenshow.co.ukOngoing
- Adult oil painting class given by local artist Andrew Schofield:- Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm at the Mill End Community Centre. Tuesday daytime 11am to 1pmat the Croxley Sports Guild. All abilities, beginners welcome, I will guide you thorough the oil painting process and after the first class you will have an oil painting you can be proud of. All equipment provided. In my opinion oil painting is the easiest and most forgiving medium to paint with and I hope to prove this to you. Contact me for details wlmailhtml:ArtAndrewArtist@gmail.com 07908 832834
- Rickmansworth & District Art Society in the reception area of Three Rivers House (the council Offices) the current artist is Hazel Clark who will be exhibiting a selection of her recent work.
- Artistsmeet at Watersmeet Reflection Thursday 21stJuly - Friday 26th August 2016 Take some time to reflect at Artistsmeet this summer, as the space hosts a very special exhibition dedicated to local heritage and memories, shared by residents at our 'Leavesden Heritage Day' event in Leavesden Country Park and by those taking part in our 'Beyond the Page' project.
- Ricky Green Social are a group from Rickmansworth who meet on the first Saturday every month to socialise and work on greening the area. Meetings take place at the Cafe in the Park at the Aquadrome - 11.00am to 1.00pm.
- Future Friends of WatersmeetFilm Society films - 15 Sept 'Eye in the Sky'
- Ricky Folk meet at 8.15pm in the back bar of the Conservative Club, Bury Lane on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.You can sing, play or both or simply come and listen. No entrance fee and drinks are at club prices. In exchange for the facilities they entertain members of the Club at summer events each year and participate in other local events.
- Three Rivers Museum in Basing House next to the library, have new displays featuring the Great War & St John's Ambulance - Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support your local museum.
- The Mill Photography Club has now produced its programme for the second half of this year. You can find it on the website www.millphotos.com .The club meets Fridays, fortnightly at The Mill at Berry Lane Methodist Church. All welcome, any standard, no fees.
- Croxley Camera Club is the photographic society for Three Rivers district and is known as the friendly club. They have a range of photographic interests and skills within the club with photographic advice available from specialists in many genres including nature, landscape, studio and other areas. They meet on Thursdays in the Croxley Green Community Centre at 7:45. New members of all abilities are always warmly welcome. information about the club please go to their website: http://croxleycameraclub.com/
- A full list of forthcoming events at Watersmeet can be seen by clicking this link http://www.watersmeet.co.uk/whats-on/
- Police Officers from the Local Neighbourhood Team would like to hear from residents if they have any information about drug use or crime. Please report any information, intelligence or suspicious behaviour. Phone 101, or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 or email mailto:Neil.CANNING@Herts.pnn.police.uk
- HCC Highway Fault reporting https://www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/