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Consultation on the Local Transport Plan – Deadline 9th November

Message from Transport for Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire’s draft Local Transport Plan and consultation survey is now available at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultations/transport-and-highways/new-local-transport-plan.aspx

Their draft Plan includes a long-term vision to 2050, strategic objectives, monitoring framework, and the policies that will guide the delivery of transport services and infrastructure across the county.

Their draft Plan aims to:

  • Support sustainable growth across Hertfordshire
  • Improve accessibility, safety, and connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors
  • Enhance transport choice and encourage more sustainable travel
  • Contribute to wider environmental, economic and quality of life outcomes
  • We would be grateful to hear your views on the draft plan. Please encourage friends, family and colleagues as well to respond.
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Have your say on local policing priorities

Message from Herts Connect (Hertfordshire Constabulary).

Over the last three months, Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Hertfordshire have been busy tackling the issues you told us matter most — including anti-social behaviour and vehicle use, road safety and drug-related crime.

Thanks to your feedback, we’ve stepped up patrols, carried out targeted operations and made arrests.

We’re now getting ready to set our next round of local policing priorities at the start of September — and we want to hear from you again.

No one knows an area better than the people who live and work in it and your insight plays a big part in our decision making, helping to shape the priorities, alongside an analysis of local data.

Please take a moment to share what matters to you by completing our short survey.

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Consultation: Green Space Strategy 2027 to 2032. Deadline 27th July.

How should our parks, woodlands and open spaces be managed over the next five years? Three Rivers District Council is developing its Green Space Strategy for 2027–2032 and wants to hear how you use local green spaces, what you value most, and where improvements are needed. Your feedback will help shape how these spaces are protected, maintained and enhanced for both people and wildlife.

https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/green-space-strategy-2027-2032

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Survey: What would make your town centre feel safer this summer? Deadline 31st July.

Message from the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.

Take this short survey and let them know: https://tinyurl.com/yccymbn4

Whether it’s tackling anti-social behaviour, reducing retail crime, improving safety for women and girls, or making sure our parks and public spaces feel welcoming, I want to hear what matters most to you.

This summer, I’m launching the next phase of my Safer Town Centres campaign, building on work that has already helped reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in hotspot locations across Hertfordshire through extra patrols and targeted activity.

We’re stepping up action this summer

Over the coming months, Hertfordshire Constabulary and local partners will be carrying out:

✅ Extra police patrols in town centres and hotspot areas
✅ Targeted action against anti-social behaviour and violence
✅ Work to tackle retail crime and support local businesses
✅ Activity focused on improving safety for women and girls
✅ Partnership work with councils, businesses and community groups to make public spaces feel safer and more welcoming

With more people expected to be out and about over the summer, we’re focusing resources where they can make the biggest difference.

The best way to improve local areas is by listening to the people who use them every day.

If you live, work, shop or spend time in Hertfordshire town centres, I’d like to hear your views. What concerns you? What would help you feel safer? What should be prioritised?

Take our short Safer Town Centres Survey before 31st July and help shape future action.

👉 Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/yccymbn4

Funding available for local projects

I’m also opening a new grant scheme to support projects that improve safety and help communities thrive. Councils, charities, community groups, business organisations and local partners are encouraged to apply.

Funding could support innovative initiatives that:

  • Improve community safety
  • Reduce anti-social behaviour
  • Help people feel more confident using public spaces
  • Support safer high streets and town centres

👉 Find out more about the grant scheme: https://tinyurl.com/ywrrkrj2

The more people who take part, the better the picture we can build of what matters in communities across Hertfordshire.

Spend three minutes sharing your views and help make a difference where you live.

👉 Take the survey now: https://tinyurl.com/yccymbn4

Together, we can help keep Hertfordshire’s town centres welcoming, vibrant and safe for everyone.

Kind regards,

Jonathan Ash-Edwards
Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

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Beryl Bike Consultation Survey. Deadline 29th May 2026.

Message from Three Rivers District Council.

Please have your say on the proposed bays in Rickmansworth:
https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/beryl-bikes-bays

The feedback received during this consultation will be considered when deciding how to proceed with the scheme. The deadline for responses is 29 May 2026.

Click for in-depth information regarding the five proposed locations:

Berry Lane
Harefield Road
High Street
Moneyhill Parade
Rickmansworth Station

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Final consultation about council reorganistion is here. Deadline: 26 March.

A statutory consultation from Central Government begins.

Local Government Reorganisation proposals
Local Government Reorganisation proposals

After the previous consultation held by Three Rivers District Council, we know that TRDC prefers two. But Central Government would also like to hear from all residents about what they think about the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – two, three or four unitary authorities.

Please read more about it and find survey link below:
https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Click green map below to zoom in.

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Aquadrome

Aquadrome: Drop-in 7th March. Consultation deadline 16th March.

Message from Aquadrome Steering Group.

Following a Councillor briefing at the end of last week, I am pleased to confirm that the Public Engagement for the RIBA 2 Concept Masterplan has now gone live. This will run until Monday 16 March 2026 and will include a public drop in event on Saturday 7 March between the hours of 9.30am and 2pm at the Aquadrome.

The following links to the Have Your Say Platform have all the details:

Summary page: 
Rickmansworth Aquadrome – share your thoughts | Have Your Say Three Rivers

Direct survey link:
https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/rickmansworth-aquadrome-project/surveys/concept-designs

Further reading

In addition to the engagement, we have also updated “The Story So Far” page on the TRDC website, to include a presentation we shared last week with Councillors, and information on the engagement. Alongside this, we have also received the completed specialist Hydrological Reports. A summary report has been added alongside the engagement information and also included on the specific “Woodland Walk” page of the website. The technical reports can be located on the Aquadrome Data Hub page. I have included all of these links below for you:

Accessibility survey

We are also seeking input from people with a disability, or those caring for people with disabilities to tell us about their experience and how we can improve the Aquadrome for you. There is a separate Accessibility Survey as part of the “Have Your Say” platform, which if you could also share that would be great: Rickmansworth Aquadrome Accessibility Survey | Have Your Say Three Rivers

The RIBA Stage 2 document will be the main focus of the Steering group meeting in March, however you may wish to familiarise yourself with it beforehand and take the opportunity to complete the survey, so your thoughts are captured.

Please do share this with your local communities and anyone you feel would be interested in completing the engagement form or having a look at the hydrological reports, which are fascinating.

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Beryl Bikes coming to Rickmansworth

Have Your Say: Proposed Beryl Bike Stand at Moneyhill Parade

Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is committed to improving air quality and reducing road congestion as part of our climate change responsibilities. As part of this effort, TRDC is considering installing Beryl Bikes—a shared bike scheme—across the district. Moneyhill Parade has been suggested as a possible location for a new Beryl Bike stand.

We want to hear your views before any decisions are made. Your feedback will help ensure that residents’ voices are fully represented in the consultation process.

Please share your thoughts:

  1. Do you think Moneyhill Parade is a suitable location for a Beryl Bike stand?
  2. If so, where exactly on Moneyhill Parade would you suggest placing it?
  3. Do you have any concerns or suggestions about the scheme?
How to respond

Either fill in our RDRA survey using Google forms and submit online: https://forms.gle/Viu2uWsz67xiGNRXA

Or email your comments direct to Mike Sims, at Rickmansworth Residents Association. Mike is a committee member of the RDRA and an independent TRDC Rickmansworth Town councillor, at info@rickmansworthresidents.org.

Thank you for helping shape our community’s future.

More details on Beryl Bikes

Here’s a comprehensive overview, combining official scheme information, how the bikes work, and specifics about the Rickmansworth rollout.

What Are Beryl Bikes?

Beryl Bikes is a UK-based bike and e-bike sharing scheme designed to make getting around towns and cities easier, greener, and more affordable. The scheme operates in partnership with local councils and is expanding across the country, including Rickmansworth and the wider Three Rivers district. 

Key Features:
  • Range of Vehicles: Beryl offers traditional pedal bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes), e-scooters, and even e-cargo bikes for heavier loads.
  • App-Based Access: Users locate, unlock, and pay for bikes using the Beryl app (available for iOS and Android).
  • Flexible Pricing: Options include pay-as-you-ride, day passes, and minute bundles for regular users.
  • Design: Bikes are unisex, lightweight, and equipped with safety features like integrated lights and adjustable seats.
How Does the Scheme Work?
  1. Download the App: Find the nearest available bike or e-bike using the Beryl app.
  2. Unlock and Ride: Use the app to unlock the bike. Ride to your destination—Beryl bikes are designed for short urban journeys.
  3. Park and Lock: End your ride by parking in a designated Beryl bay (shown in the app). Parking outside a bay may incur an extra fee.
  4. Payment: Charges are calculated based on time used. E-bikes typically have a slightly higher per-minute rate than pedal bikes. You can pay per ride or buy bundles for savings.
Example Pricing (Watford area, for reference):
  • Pedal bike: £1 unlock + £0.05/minute
  • E-bike: £1 unlock + £0.10/minute
  • Minute bundles and day passes are available for frequent users.
Benefits of Beryl Bikes
  • Sustainable Travel: Reduces car use, congestion, and air pollution.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Encourages active travel and physical activity.
  • Convenience: No need to own, maintain, or store a bike.
  • Accessibility: Bikes are designed for a wide range of riders (typically suitable for heights 4’11” to 6’5”).
Beryl Bikes in Rickmansworth
  • Expansion: Following a successful pilot in Croxley Green, Beryl Bikes is expanding into Rickmansworth, Leavesden, and South Oxhey.
  • Infrastructure: Plans include 36 new e-bikes and 13 new bays in key locations such as near the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth, Leavesden Country Park, and Carpenders Park Station.
  • Timeline: If funding is finalized, the scheme could be operational in Rickmansworth by spring 2026.
  • Community Impact: The scheme aims to give all residents easy access to shared bikes, supporting sustainable travel for short journeys and improving public health. [rickmanswo…idents.org],
How to Use Beryl Bikes
  • Step 1: Download the Beryl app and register.
  • Step 2: Find and unlock a bike or e-bike at a Beryl bay.
  • Step 3: Ride to your destination.
  • Step 4: Park in a Beryl bay and lock the bike to end your ride.
  • Step 5: Payment is handled automatically via the app.
Additional Details
  • Safety: Bikes are equipped with automatic lights, reflectors, and sturdy brakes.
  • Electric Assist: E-bikes provide pedal assistance, making hills and longer journeys easier.
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Recycling Centre consultation – Deadline 28 November

Hertfordshire County Council want to make changes to recycling centres across Hertfordshire so please complete this consultation survey to let them know what you think:

https://hertscouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/residents-asked-to-share-their-views-on-possible-recycling-centres-changes

The link to the survey is at the very bottom of the webpage above. If you can’t find it, click here:
https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/recyclingcentreconsultation/

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RDRA poll on local government

Please visit www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk  to learn more about the proposals and most importantly, fill in the consultation survey before 30th September: https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/.

Afterwards, please complete our RDRA poll, so we may gauge & understand local views – thank you! https://forms.gle/DLMk5AY7BDwomq3y7.

Q1: Which services are most important to you?

Q2: There are different possible ways of organising local councils in Hertfordshire in the future. Each would replace the current county, district and borough councils with a set number of fewer new councils responsible for all local services in its area. Councils are currently considering options for 2, 3, or 4 new councils covering Hertfordshire. Do you have a view on which option of 2, 3, or 4 new councils, you would prefer and what are your reasons?  

Q3: What overall impact, if any, do you think would come from councils in Hertfordshire being joined with other neighbouring councils, in regard to services and value for money?

Q4: What potential benefits of this reorganisation would be most important to you?

Q5: What opportunities and improvements would you like to see come from local government reorganisation?

Q6: What concerns you the most when thinking about local government reorganisation?

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