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THREE RIVERS Autumn/Winter 2014 2015 Autumn/Winter Summer Fly tipping, Leisure contamination activities Page 8-9 Page 18-20 Page 2 www.threerivers.gov.uk THREE RIVERS TIMES SUMMER 2015 NEWS Local Summer markets hearing Based at Henderson Hall, the Abbots Langley for HS2 Transition Project organises 10 October, 14 November The District Council a local market several and 12 December. has formally petitioned times per year and is fast The South Oxhey Market, Parliament’s High Speed becoming a feature of Rail Hybrid Bill to amend village life. The next dates set up at Bridlington Road every Thursday, has various several aspects, due to are 11 July, 12 September concerns over pollution, and 5 December. stall holders and sells a variety of goods including traffic and environmental At the Sarratt Village food and clothes. problems caused by the Hall Market, you can buy proposed large construction plants, crafts and bric-a- The last year has seen compounds and remodelling brac. The next dates are several successful French of the landscape. Markets, selling traditional 19 July, 20 September, The petition will be French produce such as South Oxhey 18 October, 15 November considered by the HS2 cheeses, patés and pastries. and 20 December. Parliamentary Select These have been organised Committee this summer. Little Fox Market, in by the Chorleywood Initiative: www.51m.co.uk Rickmansworth, hosts a Business Association, variety of stalls offering a Abbots Langley Biz and West Hyde, Maple Cross Developer partners chosen selection of accessories, Rickmansworth Town Team, and Rickmansworth are Three Rivers District Council are pleased to announce that clothing, food and antique so keep an eye out for any expected to be affected by they have chosen to select the partnership of Countryside finds. The next dates are future markets within the the nearby 24 hour a day Properties (UK) Limited and Home Group, as preferred 11 July, 26 September, district. operation of four major bidders to work with them on the redevelopment of central construction sites involving South Oxhey. 700 workers for eight to ten years, on-site residential The Council will now work with the chosen developers to accommodation for nearly refine their proposals and these will be the subject of public 250 people, and associated consultation in the autumn. traffic movements. Subject to further drafting, the development contract is The proposals include expected to be signed in September 2015 and Countryside excavation and depositing Properties (UK) Limited and Home Group will aim to submit of several million tonnes of the planning application in December 2015. material to form the West The aim of the South Oxhey Initiative is to redevelop the Hyde embankment. heart of South Oxhey, dramatically enhancing the quality of To keep a look out for the life for everyone living in and using the centre. Committee’s decision, The regeneration scheme will provide: please visit n A range of around 500 apartments and family sized Grant help www.threerivers.gov.uk houses. More information about the The Council provides a proposed new railway is n A larger foodstore and a more varied and attractive limited number of grants for available at www.hs2.org.uk shopping environment, delivering a district centre where people want to shop. community organisations. You can contact: Abbots Langley Players, High Speed Two (HS2) n Attractive, high quality public spaces including a market Rickmansworth Waterways Ltd, One Canada Square, square and better links to Carpenders Park station. Trust, the Wheelchair Dance London, E14 5AB on n Opportunities for local people to secure apprenticeships, Sport Association, New 020 7944 4908 or training and jobs throughout the development’s Hope, Croxley Hall Woods [email protected] construction. Allotment Association and For details of how to apply Age UK Hertfordshire have for a grant (including Ann Shaw, Leader of the Council said: “This is good news, all received grants recently. deadlines) please visit bringing the provision of new, high quality, homes and www.threerivers.gov.uk shops closer. The Council is delighted that it will be moving The activities funded range 01923 776611. forward with Countryside and Home Group, organisations from employing staff, with proven track records of successfully delivering such organising an arts festival, To apply for a grant from regeneration schemes.” running drama workshops, the £1000 Youth Council buying large equipment and Fund please email: More information about the project is available at carrying out improvements commsadmin@threerivers. www.threerivers.gov.uk or call 01923 776611 to a building. gov.uk you can also sign up for the project’s e-newsletter. Page 2 www.threerivers.gov.uk SUMMER 2015 THREE RIVERS TIMES Contents SUSTAINABILITY page News 2-5 New Chairman Underground, Sustainability 6-7 elected over ground Recycling 8-9 Democratic and Civic Activity 10 Community Action 11-13 Business News 14-15 Community Safety 16-17 Construction work to re- Benefits of the rail link route London Underground’s will include: Leisure and Culture 18-20 Metropolitan line to Watford n A London Underground Junction for the long- rail link to central London, Editor TIM ASHBY awaited Croxley Rail Link is which will also supplement expected to start later this existing passenger services Designer DIANE BUGEJA year. from Watford Junction and Main Photographers ANNE SIMONS, VICTOR SHACK, In March, Hertfordshire Watford High Street. LES MEAD, SUE LACEY County Council and the n Better rail access for more Department for Transport households. Approximately Eric Bishop, a Carpenders reached a funding 2,700 net additional We welcome your ideas and feedback on this magazine. Park Councillor, was elected agreement for the rail link, households will fall within an Ring 01923 727334 or email [email protected] Chairman of the District which is predicted to create 800m catchment area of a Front cover: Local events. See back page for details. Council in May 2015 and will over 9,000 new jobs and station. serve for a year in the non- contribute over £8 billion to n An improved east-west political role. the economy by 2031. If you would like this information public transport connection translated into another language please Fundraising, meeting small Once completed, the rail link for Watford and Croxley contact us on 01923 776611. charities and visiting will provide up to six trains Green, which also helps historic buildings are just reduce the strain on an hour, linking Watford W sprawie tłumaczeń proszń kontaktowań sie z some of the many Junction and Watford High Watford’s busy road network activities in Cllr Eric Bishop’s Street with London. by providing a tube service plans for the coming year. from Croxley to Watford Para traduções favor contactar Hertfordshire County Junction station in just “I will be fundraising this Council will lead a under nine minutes. year for Home-Start Watford consortium of local funding n & Three Rivers which helps The provision of an partners to support important public transport local families with young the project, including link for patients and 01923 776611 children, and Parkinson’s in This information is also available on our the Hertfordshire Local employees of the existing West Hertfordshire which website at www.threerivers.gov.uk Enterprise Partnership and hospital and the under- helps sufferers. In addition, Watford Borough Council. I also want to help the Box construction Watford Health If you need this information in Cleva group in South Oxhey Three Rivers District Council Campus. which brings a lot to the is one of the scheme’s n The rail link will support large print, braille or another community by teaching partners and has worked economic development in format call young people self-discipline closely with the County Watford and its surrounding and improving fitness using Council on developing the areas by providing first class 01923 776611 boxing training.” project. transport links to business and retail centres. All information is correct at time of going to print. Eric Bishop took up the www.croxleyraillink.com An audio CD and large print version of this magazine role following his position is available from the Council. The audio magazine is as Vice-Chair over the past produced by Watford Talking Newspaper and is distrib- uted to its members. A podcast and text-only version year. Cllr Kate Turner has are available at www.threerivers.gov.uk Watford Talking been elected Vice-Chair for Summer play areas Newspaper 01923 248006. 2015/16. New equipment will be available in Maple Cross, Printed on chlorine-free paper from sustainable forests. Hornhill Recreation Ground, Chalfont Road and People can follow the This publication cost 20p per copy including delivery. Carpenders Park, Greenfields this summer. Children will Chairman through his To reduce costs this magazine be able to enjoy the new equipment including a slide, new blog is now published twice a year. zip wire, swing, trampoline and toddler swings. Next edition autumn/winter https://threeriverschair2015 2015. ericbishop.wordpress.com www.threerivers.gov.uk Page 3 THREE RIVERS TIMES SUMMER 2015 NEWS Leisure, Wellbeing & Health Committee meeting, on 16 September. If accepted, the proposals will not affect the majority of dog owners in the Three Rivers area, but will provide the means to tackle the minority of irresponsible dog owners, who allow their dogs to cause nuisance or Tackling foul play distress to other members of the community. Rickmansworth Following a report to the with over 3,000 people relevant Committees completing it. Thank you for the Canal Festival tremendous response to the regarding the making of a Time is now being taken to The 22nd Rickmansworth Canal Festival attracted over consultation and providing Public Spaces Protection analyse each response, to 25,000 visitors to the event and it topped off a very your say towards the Order to make irresponsible ensure an accurate account successful Rickmansworth Week which offered a range of proposals.