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RDRA’s AGM guest speakers

You are invited to attend our AGM to let us know your views regarding matters related to Rickmansworth and surrounding districts.

All residents of Ricky town, Mill End, Penn and surrounding areas are welcome, but only paid-up members can vote. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please Park in Church Street, Moor Lane, or Tesco.

Education Centre address: Rickmansworth Waterways Trust, Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1JJ.

Our guest speakers

Susan Shanahan

Senior Trading Standards Officer

Hertfordshire County Council How to keep safe from fraudsters who knock at the door or call on the phone – advice from Hertfordshire Trading Standards as to how to find good traders, how not to find them and what the common problem traders are that we’re seeing at trading standards. Plus, telephone frauds, how to keep safe and examples of frauds that we’re seeing at the moment. Sue Shanahan is a Senior Trading Standards Officer who only works in the area of fraud – giving talks and training, supporting victims and investigating and prosecuting fraudsters. She has been with Hertfordshire Trading Standards for over 35 years which is a frightening amount but shows a true love of the job

Chen Tsui

Cyber Protect Officer, Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit

Hertfordshire Police I am one of the Cyber Protect and Prevent Officers, based in the Serious Fraud & Cyber Unit. Join us to for some practical advice and guidance on how to protect yourself against a cybercrime and (online) fraud, including:

  • the warning signs of cyber fraud and cybercrime.
  • how to protect yourself by securing your online accounts, personal data, and devices.
  • how to report and recover from fraud and cybercrime.

Local Plan & Reg 19 timeline

We are still awaiting news about Reg 19 – there is an impasse between the Government and Three Rivers District Council. For those who don’t know or are new the area, here is a timeline of the most recent events so far:

Timeline

DateEventDecisionStage
TodayStill awaiting news!
25 Mar 2026TRDC letter responding to MinisterIntervention deemed inappropriate and should be withdrawnThree Rivers District Council response
18 Mar 2026Minister issues Intervention LetterNine directions issued to the CouncilGovernment intervention
19 Feb 2026TRDC explanatory note sent to MinisterEvidence to Government submittedThree Rivers District Council response
5 Feb 2026Minister issues Holding Direction letterRegulation 19 & consultation paused due to only 56% of housing requirement metGovernment intervention
27 Jan 2026Extraordinary Full Council agree Reg 19
Part 1 & Part 2 documents
TRDC approved draft Local Plan for Reg 19 consultation based on Evidence baseThree Rivers District Council decision

Further information from Three Rivers District Council website:

New Local Plan: https://www.threerivers.gov.uk/services/planning/planning-policy/new-local-plan?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Joint Residents’ Association responses to Government intervention:

First open letter to Gagan Mohindra MP from Three Rivers Joint Residents’ Association (JRA)

Second open letter responding to Gagan’s position from Joint Residents’ Association

Annual General Meeting

Notice of our 96th AGM – Monday 15th June 2026, 7.30pm at the Education Centre, Batchworth Lock

You are invited to attend our AGM to let us know your views regarding matters related to Rickmansworth and surrounding districts.

All residents of Ricky town, Mill End, Penn and surrounding areas are welcome, but only paid-up members can vote. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please Park in Church Street, Moor Lane, or Tesco.

Education Centre address: Rickmansworth Waterways Trust, Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1JJ.

Hope to see you there!

Click here to see the Agenda

Click here to see the previous AGM minutes

Click here to see our two speakers

Seniors Sip At McDonalds : Tue 02 Jun 09:00

McDonald’s will be hosting a Seniors Sip, offering older residents a free hot drink and a warm, welcoming space to meet others, have a chat, and enjoy some time together.

Neighbourhood police officers will also be there, giving you the opportunity to speak with us in a relaxed setting. We’ll be happy to offer crime prevention advice, share local updates, and listen to your views by completing a short “feelings of safety” survey.

This is a great chance to connect with your local community and policing team—we’d love to see you there!

If you are unable to attend, you can still have your say by completing the survey using the link below. Your feedback is important to us and helps shape how we support our community.

Please click here to complete the Hertforshire Constabulary survey:
https://survey.hertsconnected.co.uk/Survey/HASH/38FEF8C0617D70E62641F559011E39B9

Later Life Festival on 26th May

A free event in Rickmansworth for individuals and families to learn more about care and support for living and ageing well. In partnership with Radfield Home Care Watford & Borehamwood. Scan QR code for free tickets.

Tuesday 26th May 2026
10am to 2pm
Rickmansworth Golf Club WD3 1QL

Later Life festival on 26th May 2026

Batchworth Bridge Crossing Briefing Note

As you may be aware, we’ve been fighting for over 10 years for this crossing to be made safe as there have been multiple near misses. The site has a zebra crossing on a dual carriageway – the only one in the whole of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire County Council has created a detailed Briefing Note with three interim measures which we believe have been completed – good news! We are now awaiting a further investigation by the Highway Service for a longer term solution. Funding opportunities will be sought by HCC Officers and Local County Councillors. Watch this space!

Read the Briefing Note here:
https://rickmansworthresidents.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Batchworth-Bridge-Crossing-Briefing-Note.pdf