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New at Tring Park!

Chainsaw artist Will Lee has just finished working on one of the main pieces in the Woodland Trust's natural play area at Tring Park.

New at Tring Park!

Farron Contrasts Obama's Clean Energy Plans with Cameron's

As President Obama's announcement of a clean power plan was hailed as the strongest action on climate change by a US president, Lib Dem Leader, Tim Farron has found the Conservatives' plans regressive.

Farron Contrasts Obama's Clean Energy Plans with Cameron's

As President Obama's announcement of a clean power plan was hailed as the strongest action on climate change by a US president, Tim Farron has found the Conservatives' plans regressive.

Tories Strike Huge Blow to Green Industry

In Coalition, Liberal Democrats delivered the greenest Government ever - investing billions in renewables and eco-friendly jobs. Just a few months after the Lib Dems left office, the Conservatives have:

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Thank you to all those who responded to our question about local post boxes. This confirms that most local post boxes are only being collected once a day, usually by 9.30am. The last collection time for local post offices is about 5.00pm, and the only later collections are from sorting offices. The Post Office claims to have put notification on the boxes but no one mentioned seeing it ! ………………………………………………………… The week before last, Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) held a Local Business Forum for local businesses and organisations. It was a successful event, the attendance was excellent and most people expressed support for regular meetings. TRDC encourages competition and sustainability in all areas of the local economy, actively promotes the area, offers businesses support and facilitates local employment growth and opportunities. …………………………………………………. Have you ever been to the Cafe@Lock81? Do visit it. Claire and Warren have taken over running the café and have worked hard to trans

New Mill Roundabout on Icknield Way, Tring - Cyclists and Mortorcyclists Take Care!

Well, everyone one should, of course, take care on the roads.

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is delighted to report that the prestigious national Green Flag Award has yet again been awarded to the Aquadrome, Chorleywood House Estate and Leavesden Country Park. The scores for the Aquadrome have increased this year to the maximum possible in all the aspects being judged. The award recognises the best parks and green spaces across the country. It is a sign that our TRDC public open spaces have very high standards, are well maintained and have excellent facilities. Thanks to TRDC staff and volunteers. …………………………………………………….

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Following recent press coverage Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is receiving a large volume of calls about suspected giant hogweed. Most calls refer to non-toxic cow parsley. Information is going to be put on the TRDC website which will explain the difference between the toxic giant hogweed ( purple stem with spikes, spotted leaves etc.) and cow parsley. TRDC will of course work to remove any of the toxic variety found anywhere in our parks and open spaces.

Icknield Way and London Road - Useful Meeting on Traffic Speeds and Footway Extension to Farm Shop and Brewery

Yesterday afternoon County Councillor Nick Hollinghurst was pleased to get three HCC highways engineers over to see the situation on the Icknield Way at New Mill.

Tories Backtrack on Climate Change Commitments as They Scrap the Home Insulation "Green Deal" - Without a Replacement Scheme

In a huge blow to Britain's Green industry, the Conservatives have announced they will end all Government funding to the Green Deal - a programme set up by the Liberal Democrats in Coalition that helps people make their homes more energy efficient. They plan to scrap the scheme without any replacement.