News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
The planning application 15/2230/FUL for the redevelopment of the former Gas Works site in Wharf Lane was on the agenda of the TRD Planning Committee on Thursday, 21st January. The Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) refused the application and this was notified in a Decision Letter dated 3rd February, 2016. The principal reasons were (a) Detrimental overdevelopment (b) No provision made for affordable housing.
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When fixing dates for this year don't forget The Woodoaks Farm events - holiday courses in the summer, magical birthday parties, the Summer Festival on 2nd July 12.00 - 4.30pm. For more information visit www.thewoodoaksassociation.com
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The public consultation on the provision of a new secondary school in Croxley has been postponed because of the delay is acquiring the land in Baldwins Lane, which belongs to Transport for London. The commitment to open the school in September 2017 remains. For more information visit www.croxleygreenschool.org.uk
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It has been reported by Friends of Stocker's Lake that there is evidence of otters in the Springwell Lane area -the first time for many years. Friends of Stocker's Lake is a local charity which aims to support conservation at Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve. Members work hard throughout the year, organise wildfowl walks, bird watches etc. www.fosl.org.uk
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Hurrah ! At long last our request to the managers of Serves U Rite has produced results. All the rubbish between the metal shutter and the front door was cleared away at the end of January. Could this have anything to do with the recent planning application to convert Serves U Rite and the now empty card shop into one unit ?
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A resident has enquired about the validity of a telephone survey that was conducted in the district in January. The research agency Opinion Research Services has now finished a 3rd instalment of interviews for the Herts Omnibus Survey which asks a representative sample of residents about their level of satisfaction with TRDC's service delivery.
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TRDC, working with the Police, recently carried out a taxi compliance operation, checking the safety and legality of licensed taxis, private hire vehicles and drivers.
The checks included roadworthiness, signage, documentation, equipment such as first aid kits and fire extinguishers. Among the problems identified were illegal tyres, dangerous condition of vehicle, defective fire extinguisher, lighting offences, driver not wearing seat belts, not displaying licence badges. This compliance operation was an excellent example of the police and TRDC working together to promote safety.
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TRDC is part of the Herts Healthy Homes partnership which provides further support for vulnerable residents in winter. It offers home energy advice visits, emergency heaters, draught proofing and help with some home repairs.HertsHelp 0300 123 4044 or email info@hertshelp.net In 2015 over 100 homes in TRD benefited from the installation of external wall insulation. For more information contact katherine.frost@threerivers.gov.uk
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Are you aged between 11 and 19 ? Do you live in Three Rivers ? Why not come to the next meeting of the TRDC Youth Forum next week, 5th July, in the Penn Chamber at Three Rivers House, 5.30 -7.00pm. Have fun. Have your say. Help make a difference to our local community.
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The refurbishment of the Ebury Play Area started on 2nd February and should be finished by the end of March. If you want information contact Charlotte Gomes on 727322
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We are very sad to report the death of TRDC Councillor LenTippen. He represented South Oxhey and lived in Croxley. He was a kind and caring man who will be very much missed. Both the Community and the Council will be the poorer for his loss.
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Are You Registered To Vote ? It seems that nationally hundreds of thousands of voters have been lost from the electoral register following the change to a different registration system. This year we have elections to local authorities, elections for a Police and Crime Commissioners and an EU referendum. All these have a huge impact on our country and community.You can check whether you are registered by contacting the TRDC call centre 01923 776611. If not , you can register on line www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or get a form from TRDC..............................................................................
Josh Sills the new Manager of Watersmeet starts on 15th February. He lives in Rickmansworth and has a good deal of relevant experience. We will welcome him and wish him well in this new job. Watersmeet is so important to all ages and so many interests in this community. The new Front of House Manager at Watersmeet, KarenTaylor , has already started her new role there.
Dates for your Diary
- Sat 30 April Croxley Great Barn re-opens for viewing. More details soon.
Ongoing
- 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 & Ernest Shackleton - Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support you local museum.
- Art Exhibition by local artists in TRDC Council Offices, in the reception area next to the stairs (in the foyer).
- Rickmansworth and District Art Society meet in the Cloisters Hall on the first Thursday of the month.
- The Mill Photography Club resumed its fortnightly meetings in January at the Mill Cafe, Methodist Church, Berry Lane. WD3 7HJ. The club welcomes new members, we meets from 10am to 12am at the cafe to discuss & practice improving our basic photographic abilities. If you have a camera, come along & give us a try, no fees or costs.
- 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 every Thursday between September and May (starts 3rd Sept) in the Croxley Green Community Centre at 7:30 for a 7:45 start. 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/
- Ricky This Week is now also available on Twitter. Some weeks, through re-tweets it reaches over 1000 people @LesMead_
- 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. Please phone on 101, or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 or email ryan.hemmings@herts.pnn.police.uk
- Herts County Council fault reporting www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/