The Rickmansworth & District Residents’ Association will host its 96th Annual General Meeting on Monday 15 June 2026, inviting residents to discuss local issues and hear updates on community projects. The meeting starts at 8pm at the Education Centre, located at the Batchworth Lock Canal Centre on Church Street in Rickmansworth.
Founded in 1929, the volunteer-led group monitors local planning, transport, education, and environmental matters across Rickmansworth, Batchworth, and Mill End. While the meeting is open to all residents in the area, only members who pay the £3 annual subscription fee are eligible to vote on association business.
The organisation has recently been active in advocating for the reopening of the Ebury Play Area at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome, which has been closed since March 2024 due to issues with equipment and invasive plants. Following a community-led petition and a demonstration march, the group confirmed that work is currently underway, with a target reopening date set for 8 July 2026.
The association continues to expand its local representation, recently welcoming two new committee members in April 2026: independent councillor Mike Sims and local business owner Michael Charnock. These additions support the committee’s ongoing efforts to liaise with the Three Rivers District Council and other local authorities on behalf of the community.
Attendees at the upcoming meeting will have the opportunity to engage with committee members, including President Michael Stimpson, Chairman Ash Pattni, and Planning Officer Bob Templeman. Membership benefits include a regular e-newsletter and a copy of the group’s annual printed report, Independence.
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