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"Could We Use Public Assets More Efficiently?" Asks Local Liberal Democrat County Councillor

Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Tring, Nick Hollinghurst, has recently been finding his way round his new responsibilities as Opposition Spokesman on Community Safety, Waste Management, Strategic Planning, Transport and the Environment - a broad spread indeed of committees to try to keep track of! But last month it took him somewhat off course and into the world of property management.

30 Mar 2016

CAF Civity train

New Trains for Northern Rail as Successful Franchise Bidder Arriva Takes Over on 1st April, 2016

As one of the main requirements for the letting of the next 9-year Northern Rail franchise to run rail services in the north of England, the successful bidder Arriva has placed an order for 98 new train sets. These are to replace the unloved and inadequate Pacer trains currently operating across much of the network. The £490 million deal is being financed by Eversholt Rail.

1 Apr 2016

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways New Oxford to London Route Off to a Good Start

Chiltern Railways' new rail link between Oxford and London Marylebone was launched in October 2015 based on their new Oxford Parkway Station near Kidlington. The trains ran on a twice-hourly service through Bicester Town and along a new stretch of track to connect with the mainline and run through High Wycombe into London,

29 Mar 2016

A5 M1 Link

A5 to M1 Link - A New Key Road in East of England Region

A long time in the planning, but the Dunstable Northern By Pass - perhaps better described as the A5 to M1 Link - is now well under way.

28 Mar 2016

steamroller

Liberal Democrat Call for an All-Party Review of Hertfordshire's Highway Services Rejected by Tory Administration

Last week in County Hall in Hertford the HCC Liberal Democrat Group tabled a motion at the council meeting calling for an all-party review of Hertfordshire's failing highways service. They were supported by the Labour Group

27 Mar 2016

Rickmansworth

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

HS2 is holding a local event for anyone who wants to know more about the project and what it means for the local area. You can talk to experts, see maps and plans, ask questions. It is at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Rd, Denham, between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday 16th April.

9 Apr 2016

Rickmansworth

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

The Care Quality Commission is inspecting the local East of England Ambulance Service performance from April 5th. If you haveviews, experiences you want to share with the Commission visit www.cqc.org.uk/sye enquiries@cqc.org.uk or 03000 616161

4 Apr 2016

Rickmansworth

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

What a relief to have Station Road open again !

29 Mar 2016

Rickmansworth

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

The planning application 15/2230/FUL for the redevelopment of the former Gas Works site in Wharf Lane was on the agenda of the TRD Planning Committee on Thursday, 21st January. The Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) refused the application and this was notified in a Decision Letter dated 3rd February, 2016. The principal reasons were (a) Detrimental overdevelopment (b) No provision made for affordable housing.

25 Mar 2016

Tring 20mph Zone

Tring 20mph Zone Proposed. Have you had Your Say?

TRING 20MPH ROAD SAFETY ZONE. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SAY?

17 Mar 2016

New Footpaths Tring 87 and 88

Tring Celebrates Footpath Bonus

Led by the local footpath and environmental activist, John Savage, a group of longterm walkers, ramblers and dog-walkers recently succeeded in establishing the new Tring Town Footpath 87 based on 20 years continuous use nec vi, nec clam, nec precario ("without force, without secrecy and without permission") as the legal Latin quaintly puts it.

17 Mar 2016

Spring in Tring!

Spring Fayre Launch Day - Saturday 23 April Join Tring Together and a variety of local Charity stalls to celebrate the arrival of Spring in Tring!

11 Mar 2016

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News from Victoria Collins MP

Victoria Collins

Lib Dem MPs force vote to create Blue Flag Status to protect local chalk streams

Victoria Collins MP, has voted for a Liberal Democrat proposal to create a Blue Flag Status to protect chalk streams and other rivers from filthy sewage dumping.

24 Apr 2025

VE Day

MP attends beacon lighting to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Victoria Collins, joined local residents, veterans and their families, representatives from Berkhamsted Town Council and Royal British Legion (RBL) members, to light a beacon marking the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

8 May 2025

Victoria Collins

MP opens Berkhamsted Community Garden for 2025

This garden is a much loved space amongst the Berkhamsted community, and a product of the hard work of Open Door’s volunteer gardening team.

20 May 2025

Lib Dem MPs

Liberal Democrat MPs meet US Congress delegation to deepen transatlantic ties

Lib Dem MP Victoria Collins and other Liberal Democrat frontbenchers met a cross-party delegation of US Congressmembers to discuss strategic and economic issues impacting the future of transatlantic cooperation, peace and security.

21 May 2025

Victoria Collins

MP seeks guarantee of government funding for Harpenden Child Contact Centre

Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, has written to the government urging them to resolve a delay in provision of funding to vital centres like this one.

30 May 2025

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