News from the Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Three Rivers District Council Parks win National Award : The Aquadrome, Chorleywood House Estate and Leavesden Country Park have all been awarded the Green Flag in recognition of their excellent use of green space, well maintained facilities, and high standards of safety and security. TRDC regards its parks as very important places for the local community to play, relax, exercise, and get the generations together.
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Tesco Please Take this seriously. Three Rivers District Council has contacted Tesco making it clear that there is evidence suggesting that certain conditions of their permission at the Mill End store have been breached - vehicles exceeding the permitted size doing deliveries there. It has been made clear that further breaches may lead to enforcement action.
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Three Rivers District Council owns 240 hectares of woodland from large nature reserves to small pockets of woodland adjacent to residential areas. They are managed for wildlife, access, regeneration and recreation. In 2007 we were awarded the UK Woodland Assurance Standard Accreditation in recognition of the good practice management of the woodlands. We are now reviewing the management of our woodlands and future plans. If you wish to make any comment please email julie.hughes@threerivers.gov.uk
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Cedar Tree rescue - when the roots of the failing cedar outside Three Rivers House were exposed this week in preparation for providing extra water it was discovered that the tree had little or no soil around the roots, it was just packed with hard core and debris hidden away there by the builders of the office more than 20 years ago. This is clearly the cause of the problem and steps are now underway to rectify the situation..
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Tudor Parade Shops - the most recent date given for the resurfacing of the parking area outside the shops is August 19th.
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New Counselling Service : Community Health Event 12.00 - 3.00pm on 31st July, at the Maple Cross Community Centre, Longcroft Road, Maple Cross. A fun afternoon to celebrate the new Counselling Service. Explore various aspects of health and well being, get to know more about your local service which offers one to one help to cope with anxiety, depression caused by bereavement, stress, difficulties at work and relationship issues. For more information ring Julie Scheiner on 0208 428 6725.
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Lollipop Ladies - the End of the Road: Herts County Council has decided to make savings by signalling the end of the School Crossing Service. 17 of the existing 157 patrols in the county will be closed down (2 in Three Rivers) and when Lollipop Ladies retire in future they will not be replaced.
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Burdensome Red Tape : Government department agencies and quangoes sent 744,000 emails to local government in March alone.
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Sorry No Hot Water - the boiler that services the dry side at William Penn is not functioning and urgent action is being taken to correct the situation, we expect it to be back in full running order by the end of this month.
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Calling Pantomime Fans - Free family event at Watersmeet on 22nd August. Are you, or your family 'Hooked on Peter Pan'. 2 films will be screened, Tinker Bell at 11.00am, and Peter Pan at 2.30pm. Tickets for the films are free but numbers are strictly limited and will be issued on a first come first served basis, so book asap - to reserve your free tickets (max 6 per applicant) ring the box office on 711063 Mon-Fri, 10.0 -4.0pm.
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Smoking remains one of the biggest causes of ill health in Hertfordshire where almost 1 in 5 adults still smoke. Over a third of local smokers have been offered illegal tobacco which comes in the form of smuggled or counterfeit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco. It is sold at about half the price of legal tobacco and attracts young people bringing them into contact with criminals and making it easier for them to get addicted, Please share any information about sales of illegal tobacco with Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. For friendly, free specialist advice contact Herts Stop Smoking Service on 0800 389 3998 www.smokefreehertfordshire.nhs.uk