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
Have your say on the future of Rickmansworth’s historic town centre.
Three Rivers District Council is reviewing the Conservation Area to help protect its character, heritage and important buildings while guiding future development. If you live, work or visit the area, this is your opportunity to influence how it is preserved and enhanced for future generations.
https://haveyoursay.threerivers.gov.uk/rickmansworth-conservation-area-appraisal-consultation
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.
Take a journey through the history of Three Rivers, from its early settlements and waterways to the growth of its towns and villages, in this fascinating local history booklet first published in 1992.
The Three Rivers through Three Rivers booklet from July 1992.
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:
| Date | Event | Decision | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Still awaiting news! | ||
| 25 Mar 2026 | TRDC letter responding to Minister | Intervention deemed inappropriate and should be withdrawn | Three Rivers District Council response |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Minister issues Intervention Letter | Nine directions issued to the Council | Government intervention |
| 19 Feb 2026 | TRDC explanatory note sent to Minister | Evidence to Government submitted | Three Rivers District Council response |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Minister issues Holding Direction letter | Regulation 19 & consultation paused due to only 56% of housing requirement met | Government intervention |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Extraordinary Full Council agree Reg 19 Part 1 & Part 2 documents | TRDC approved draft Local Plan for Reg 19 consultation based on Evidence base | Three 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
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:
The letter is regarding the future of the Green Belt. CVRP would be grateful if everyone can continue to mention the Colne Valley Regional Park to Councillors in your conversations about the Green Belt, biodiversity, paths, farming, rivers and the landscape.
Over recent weeks, local residents have grouped together to press the Three Rivers Council for speedier action in reopening Ebury Play Area by the Aquadrome. A WhatsApp group supported by RDRA co-ordinated strong turnout at council forums and on social media to signal that residents wanted no further delay and that continued excuses were unacceptable.
Work is now underway at Ebury Play area with a target reopening date of 8th July. Furthermore, TRDC are now providing regular updates to residents on the progress of the work – something that hadn’t started to happen until residents came together.
This shows the power of collective action in our community: by coming together from all different backgrounds and having a unified voice, we can effect a change in behaviour from those elected to deliver for our community.
Our work has just begun to make Ricky a much better place to live in and hold our elected representatives accountable.
This is due to work now commencing – we’re all looking forward to the Play Area being completed and open in 16 weeks!
Finally, some action! The 16-week remediation programme has started at long last.