Have your say on council services. Deadline 31st March

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as the latest major survey of local opinion is launched.

The survey was started in December 2024 but ends on 31 March 2025 so have your say on Three Rivers District Council’s annual survey. The results will help the council make informed decisions over the future of services.

https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/residents-survey-2024

Local Government Reorganisation. Deadline 12th March

Message from Three Rivers District Council.

Local authorities are required to develop proposals for reorganisation, in areas where there are currently two tiers of local government.

This will be a once in a generation change that effects local people and services for decades to come. It is therefore important that there is proper consideration of the options and meaningful consultation with residents, key local organisations, including business, and our public sector partners.

Our priority is to ensure any changes genuinely benefit residents and businesses while safeguarding high-quality local services.

Hertfordshire’s leaders are working together to explore the best way forward, but we do not support a single unitary council. Hertfordshire is simply too big to be run by a single council. With a population of 1.2 million across urban, suburban, and rural areas, it would be much larger than any local authority in the UK, creating an oversized bureaucracy that could slow down decision-making and make services less responsive to the needs of our diverse communities. Local issues require local solutions, and one giant council would risk losing the connection between residents and the services they rely on, and maintaining these connections is our priority.

All councils in Hertfordshire, along with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, are collaborating to assess the options. However, with no agreed proposals, Hertfordshire will not be included in the first phase of reforms. Given the financial and staffing challenges councils already face, it is essential to balance the delivery of vital services with any future governance changes.

This process is still at an early stage, and we want to keep residents, businesses, and stakeholders updated as discussions progress. Any changes must be carefully considered, transparent and inclusive, ensuring that residents and businesses are fully engaged in shaping the future governance of Hertfordshire. As we consider future options, we would therefore be eager to hear your views in this initial early stage, particularly on whether Hertfordshire should have more or less local councils and your views on what this would mean for decision-making in our communities.

We are committed to ongoing consultation and involvement and we will expect to deliver more formal stages of public consultation as plans progress.

If you wish to share your initial views please send those through to us at devolutionlgr@threerivers.gov.uk by Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Have your say to WIN Watersmeet gift vouchers

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as the latest major survey of local opinion is launched.

The annual residents’ survey gives people the opportunity to have their say on the services they receive from their district council. Views are being sought from all residents aged 16 and over and the survey will close on 31 March 2025.

Anyone who takes part in the survey online and indicated that they wish to be entered into the prize draw will also have a chance to win one of three £60 vouchers for Watersmeet in Rickmansworth.

The district council provides a variety of services ranging from benefits, community safety, planning and housing needs to leisure services, parks and green spaces, public health and protection and waste and recycling collections.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE

Have your say on district council services

Message from TRDC

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as a major survey of local opinion is launched.

Three Rivers District Council launched its residents’ survey on 7 February – and the results will help the council make informed decisions over the future of services.

The annual residents’ survey gives people the opportunity to have their say on the services they receive from their district council. Views are being sought from all residents aged 16 and over and the survey will close in 31 March.

“This is your opportunity to give direct feedback on the council, the services we provide and the way we provide them. Is there an issue you think we should be paying more attention to? Or have you had a good experience you would like to give feedback on? You can take the survey by clicking on our Have Your Say platform today.”

Cllr Sarah Nelmes, the Council Leader

The district council provides a variety of services ranging from benefits, community safety, planning and housing needs to leisure services, parks and green spaces, public health and protection and waste and recycling collections.

If you would like more information on the survey contact enquiries@threerivers.gov.uk or call 01923 776611. Paper copies are available from the Visitor Centre at Three Rivers House and at the Community Hubs.

To complete the survey, click: https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/trdc-residents-survey

Residents’ Survey

Wave 1 Spring 2023

We are undertaking this research to better understand your opinions and Ricky residents needs so that the Rickmansworth & District Residents’ Association (RDRA) can adapt and respond to your needs in a timely and most efficient manner, ensuring we work for your best interests. Your views are very important to us.

This anonymous survey is for residents of Rickmansworth Town, Mill End and Batchworth areas and will only take a few minutes of your time. 

Click here: https://forms.gle/rU8U4TMVVBAWNthj6

Thank you!