We were so sad to hear of the sudden death of Sylvia Saul. She and Geoff have been stalwart figures in our community for many, many years. Sylvia will be remembered for her cheerful hard work for the Red Cross, for Meresworth, working in the library at Shepherds School and many other local organisations and events. We understand there is to be a special service at St Peters in the morning of June 14th
West Hyde Victory. A group of us from West Hyde and Maple Cross have just returned from County Hall. We went to speak out against the Pynesfield gravel extraction planning application and to try and persuade HCC to refuse it .We spoke out against the destruction of the green belt, the environmental damage, flooding and increase in HGVs. We succeeded - only one member of the HCC voted in favour. Hurrah!………………………………………………….. The Annual Rickmansworth Festival end was fantastic. Congratulations and thanks to all those involved. It was splendid to see so many people/ families enjoying themselves. Well Done!
A recent post on the #Hemel INTogether and Hemel Lib Dems facebook page has hit a new milestone by reaching about 2,000 people in less than a week. Even the leader of the Lib Dems, Tim Farron has noticed and liked the post.
There were six local authority by elections on Thursday 2nd June, 2016. One was for a county council division in Dorset, which was won by the Liberal Democrats who took the seat from the Conservatives. The result is shown below Dorset CC, Sherborne Rural- 2nd June 2016 Lib Dem Matthew Hall 1287 [49.6%; +15.1%]
Most all-electric cars (EVs) charge up from the grid, but as the grid gets greener the cars get cleaner.
TfL did not finish the work on the Station Road Bridge on the scheduled dates and are planning a further period of night closures of Station Road from 22-29th May. ……………………………………………………. Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) has teamed up with Wimbletech CIC to create a work hub in Rickmansworth. Operating from vacant space in Basing House, the Hub will create a vibrant home for entrepreneurs, home workers and small businesses in the area. It will offer flexible working space, with fixed and 'hot' desks and meeting rooms available. Training events for the local community will form a key feature of this hub which will promote technology and innovation. The hub is due to open on 1st June. For further details call 020 3290 0225, Email info@rivertech.space or visit www.rivertech.space ……………………………………………………………… TRDC has carried out another successful fly-tipping prosecution. It was an illegal deposit of a large heap of household waste including boxes, packaging and furniture in Chalfont Lane. The of
At last the plans for the Reach Free School are being made available to the community. There was a public exhibition of proposals on Thursday 19th May, 3.00 - 7.00pm, and Saturday 21st May, 11.00am - 3.00pm, both were at Mill End Community Centre, Church Lane. No planning application has yet been submitted.
Somewhat belated congratulations to local resident and Liberal Democrat, Sharon Bowles, who was proposed as a member of the House of Lords in the Dissolution Honours List last year.
Getting exercise and keeping fit is an excellent way to maintain good health - and the photographs show a group of local residents doing just that.
Despite a low key campaign as the Lib Dem party concentrated on several important local authority elections across the county, Lib Dem Herts County Councillor, Chris White nevertheless brought in a creditable result.
In a decision by the electorate on Thursday 5th May 2016 the Watford Liberal Democrats were rewarded with seven additional council seats and judgement was handed down on the Conservative's lamentable perforformance in government after just one single year of trying to cope on their own.
We were disappointed to learn that the Wharf Lane application that was refused by the Three Rivers District Council has gone to appeal. A Full Public Enquiry has been requested ………………………………. The renovated Ebury Play Area was officially opened on Friday 8th. The number of families who came along was fantastic, estimated at about 500 people large and small, and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Do have a look, and a go on the equipment if you haven't been already. It was such a treat to see the children taking turns, trying new things and enthusiastically joining in with other groups. ………………………………………………………………….. The wood piled up along Riverside Drive and in the Bury Grounds will be cleared in the next few days. ……………………………………………………………… The link road A405, from A412 to J17, is covered in litter. The HCC Highways contractor failed to clear the litter before cutting the grass so the litter was shredded and spread further. TRDC cannot just go and clear it because of sa
