Local Authority

THE fate of a historic house in Northwood hangs in the balance after developers launched an appeal ahead of a decision on plans to demolish the property.

Members of Hillingdon Council's north planning committee met last night (16) to consider proposals to crush Oakhurst, a locally listed, Tudor-style home in Northgate, and replace it with a five-bedroom, two-storey detached home.

THREE Rivers District Council is auctioning a two-night stay in a hotel in Birmingham, in aid of the British Red Cross.

A double room at the four-star Copthorne Hotel is available on Sunday, October 17 and Monday, October 18, after a Standards Board for England conference was cancelled.

It is being auctioned to raise money for the charity, one of three chosen for fundraising activities by chairman of the district council, Ron Spellen.

BUDDING newshounds still have time to enter the Three Rivers Young Journalist of the Year competition, organised by the District Council.

The contest is open to anyone aged 19 or under who lives or goes to school in Three Rivers.

RESIDENTS are being urged to beware the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car after an investigation found fake service histories are available to buy on the internet.

Officers from Hertfordshire Trading Standards posed as customers to purchase a number of false service history books, varying in price between £9.99 and £35.

Each book had several different miles and service checks for a variety of car makes.

18 THE DRIVE - Part two storey part single storey side / rear extensions with 2 roofligths to rear, single storey side extension, invloving the demolition of conservatory to rear and garage/store to side.

1 KEWFERRY ROAD - Single storey rear extension with 6 rooflights, involving the demolition of existing single storey rear extension.

47 DENE ROAD - Details in compliance with conditions: Erection of a two storey four-bedroom detached dwelling with habitable roofspace, involving demolition of existing dwelling.

A THREE Rivers District Councillor is gearing up for a half marathon next month - in spite of an Achilles injury hindering his training.

Liberal Democrat ward councillor for Croxley Green North, Chris Lloyd, has signed up for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, to raise cash for Christian Aid.

Starting and ending in Hyde Park, the 13.1 mile route snakes through four of London's beautiful Royal Parks, including St James' Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park.

A STONE boulder is set to be installed in a Mill End park to improve the quality of outdoor play for children.

The boulder is one of a number of projects across Three Rivers to be funded by £200,000 awarded by the Big Lottery Play Programme, which aims to provide play facilities which are freely accessible and close to children's homes.

VULNERABLE and older people are being targeted by aggressive sales people using high pressure techniques to offload mobility aids.

Hertfordshire Trading Standards (HTS) has warned that residents across the county have been pushed into purchasing devices including wheelchairs, stair lifts, scooters, orthopaedic beds, walk-in baths and and hearing aids.

REAR OF 64 - 66 HALLOWELL ROAD - Change of use from detached rear ancillary building to four studio units.

5 LINKSWAY - Part two storey part single storey rear infill extension, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include 2 front and 1 rear dormers and 1 skylight, new front porch, conversion of existing garage roof space with 1 front and 1 rear dormers and alterations to existing elevations including balcony to front.

7 GREENHILL COURT, 25B GREEN LANE - Details in compliance with condition: Change of use from Class D1 (consulting rooms) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses) for use as 1 two- bedroom flat.

NORTHWOOD HILLS LIBRARY, POTTER STREET - New entrance to library from Pinner Road and reconfiguration of garden layout.

85 COPSE WOOD WAY - 1 x 4 bed two storey with habitable roof space detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space and installation of new vehicular crossover to front involving the demolition of existing dwelling.

LAND AT 37-45 DUCKS HILL ROAD - Erection of 8 x detached and 6 x semi-detached dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.