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Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) has successfully prosecuted 2 more cases of unlawful disposal of waste (tipping/ dumping) in the district. They were fined £3,753 and £797 - we hope these fines will deter other offenders and help protect our environment. …………………………………………………………. A recent report drew attention to the 700 species of wild flowers that grow on our roadside verges, and that 10% are at risk of extinction because the verges are cut too early in the season. This is also not helpful for the bee population.. The Highways Authority feels it must do this early cutting to protect sight lines Are we all content with this or should we try to identify areas where mowing could be deferred until later in the season? If you have views do let TRDC know, please. ………………………………………………………………….. TRDC Planning Committee refused to give retrospective permission for very large, very bright blue panels on the rear fire escape stairs and access walkway on the back of Greville House, Chorleywood Cl

Hertfordshire LibDems Protest Against Tory Plan of £391,000 Cut to HomeStart and Vulnerable Children in the County

Liberal Democrat members of Hertfordshire County Council Children's Services Cabinet Panel yesterday were appalled to receive additional papers at short notice announcing the withdrawal of the annual £391,000 grant to the 9 HomeStart operations which cover the county. HomeStart's role will now be added to the increasingly complex range of tasks to be handled by the 91 Children's Centres.

Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats Protest Against Tory Plan of £391,000 Cut to HomeStart and Vulnerable Children in the County

Midland Mainline - Rail Bosses Complain of Lack of Capacity for Rail Freight Movements.

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is a UK railfreight company owned by Europorte, itself a subsidiary a subsidiary of Eurotunnel. In September 2014 their National Access Manager requested Network Rail carry out an analysis of Midland Mainline train path capacity. Network Rail concluded that the Midland Main Line should be classified as "Congested Infrastructure" in its capacity analysis report published in late March 2015.

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

If considering getting solar panels do make sure that your proposed installer conducts a free, thorough site survey before producing a quotation. It should take between 30mins and 1.5 hrs depending on the size of your property. Most homes are unique and individual systems will generate different levels of electricity and attract different amounts of Feed in Tariff. …………………………………………………….. The next meeting of the Youth Council is on 30th June, at Three Rivers House, from 5.30-7.00pm. Refreshments from 5.00pm. The agenda includes speakers from the organisations that received grants from the Youth Council, Croxfest the local music festival, Herts Police and Information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and its programme of adventurous activities. Young people from 11-19 are very welcome, bring a friend or 2. Help with transport can be arranged. For more information ring TRD C 776611 ……………………………………………………………… Get Fit and Cycle at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, on 13th June between 10.00am a

Lib Dem Bid for Traffic Lights for Tring Canal Bridges

Last year before Christmas, Nick Hollinghurst, who is the Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Tring & the Villages, asked for a report to be done on providing traffic light control on the canal bridges at New Mill and at Dixons Wharf near Gubblecote. Six months later it has arrived on his desk.