Find out what was discussed at the last Rickmansworth Local Area Forum, including policing, the Local Plan, Beryl Bikes, Woodland Walk and other matters affecting the local community. Although the Mill Stream was discussed, no actions were recorded.
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.
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.
Metal recycling urgent update: Springwell community meeting this Saturday 25th 4:30pm at Springwell Barn. Your chance to be heard. I’ve been furiously writing letters to Councillors, our MP and candidates of all parties in the forthcoming local election. This has resulted in the offer of a visit from Councillor Wayne Bridges, the current Cabinet Member for Community & Environment (Conservative) and Tommy Halaam, Conservative candidate for Harefield Ward (Jane Palmer is stepping down). It would be great so see a big turnout from as many of us as possible, as the level of support we get will be directly proportional to the size of the crowd! They are coming to Springwell Barn at 4:30pm and we will all walk down to the metal recycling yard, stopping to point out J Byne’s yard on the way (there has been a resurgence of waste transfer and skip fires recently). Please please come along if you can make it. If you’ve not yet seen the devastation caused by Springwell Lane Metal Recycling, I urge you to take a look. It makes Byne’s antics look like a picnic.
The upcoming Three Rivers Environmental Network is taking place on Wednesday 18th March at Leavesden HIVE College Road WD5 0NXfrom 7.30-9.30pm focusing on Sustainable Transport.
We hope you are able to attend and please do spread the word with friends, colleagues, neighbours and community groups.
A talk from Tom Rankin – Transport Officer Local Beryl Bike expansion, cycle lanes, capital projects, the LCWIP, electric vehicle charge points and more.
A talk from an HCC transport Officer (to be confirmed)
Discussion time in breakout groups
Round table of upcoming events/schemes/initiatives
When the RDRA Committee attended the last few Sunday Markets, we asked residents to sign our two RDRA petitions – one for the opening of the Woodland Path (flooded in March 2024 and closed ever since) and the other for the opening of Ebury Play Area (blighted by Japanese Knotweed and closed since January 2025).
We have now submitted these petitions so that the Council knows the strength of feeling in Rickmansworth & its districts for these two wonderful places and that we all demand they take swift action and open them as soon as possible.
If you didn’t manage to sign our RDRA petitions, then please let your local Councillor know what you think about these closures: https://www.threerivers.gov.uk/councillors
The RDRA hopes to be given 3 minutes to speak about the Ebury Play Area petition at the next Climate Change & Leisure Committee meeting on 11 March 2026, 7.30pm (arrive from 7pm) to be held in the Penn Chamber, Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1RL – if you are free and able, then please attend to add weight to our cause! Note, this meeting does not allow open questions or comments, unless you submit in writing 8 days before the Agenda is posted to committeeteam@threerivers.gov.uk.
Full Council meetings are the main forum for Three Rivers District Council, typically to discuss and make decisions on major policies, the annual budget, and strategic plans for the district.
This meeting usually discuss a wide range of topics related to improving the quality of life, safety, and wellbeing of residents in the Three Rivers district through partnership working.
