In the Three Rivers District Council elections in 2021 Chris Mitchell increased the vote for the Green Party in Dickinsons Ward, Croxley Green, eightfold from 119 to 961, and the vote share sixfold from 6% to over 38%. He was narrowly beaten by the Liberal Democrats whose vote share fell by a third from 66% to 43%.
Chris said:
“Thank you to everyone who voted for me. A special thank you to the many volunteers who helped to produce leaflets, leafleting and canvassing. Without their help, we could not have got our message across so well. It was a fantastic team effort.
This great result shows it was only ever a race between the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party.
I will carry on working for Croxley Green as a Parish Councillor and in all the other community activities in in our fabulous village.
I hope to stand for election for the Green Party in Dickinsons Ward again next year.”
Chris' top priorities are:
- Protecting our Green Belt from the unrealistic and unsustainable housing targets set by national government
- Improving communication and consultation with local residents about the District Council’s initiatives
- Ensuring that community assets, such as the Red Cross Hall, are used for the benefit of the community
Chris will continue as an active Parish Councillor and campaigner in Croxley Green.
Future of the Red Cross Hall
In their recent Focus newsletter local Liberal Democrats claim the building is “dilapidated”. Many people thought the site was no longer being used. However, the Red Cross mobility aids service is still open 5 mornings a week and in the afternoon and evening on Thursdays Chris asked Three Rivers District Council for a view. At […]
Local Plan Update
On 17th October Three Rivers District Council agreed to consult residents on a revised Local Plan. Three Rivers Green Party supports the overall approach and the “Low Growth and Green Belt Restraint” strategy. Chris Mitchell and Narinder Sian abstained in the final vote, because the Liberal Democrats refused to remove the British Red Cross Centre […]
New Green Councillor
The successful candidate Narinder Sian said “A huge thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen. So proud of the whole team @3RivGreenParty, all our volunteers and the wonderful residents who put their trust in us. Looking forward to getting on with the job with Cllr Chris Mitchell”
Canvassing Croxley Green
Another great day of canvassing in Croxley Green. Huge amount of support on the doorstep – fingers crossed for Polling Day on 4th May. Narinder Sian is our candidate in Croxley Green, Dickinsons ward and we wish him luck and success on polling day in his attempt to accompany Chris Mitchell onto the District Council […]
Killingdown Farm Development
The Killingdown farm development, which frankly is not popular in Croxley Green, has caused a lot of heartache and issues for the residents living near the site. Green Cllr Chris Mitchell has been working very hard helping residents with issues and liaising with officers in Three Rivers, who are doing their best to keep planning […]
Caring for Croxley Common Moor
Taking a tea break after a shower of rain Parish councillors, Andrew Gallagher and Narinder Sian, joined the Friends of Croxley Common Moor helping to clear overgrown scrub. The Moor is a precious grassland habitat and without proper management brambles, bushes, and trees can overwhelm it. The Friends welcome volunteers to help with a range […]
A Moving Memorial
Greens joined councillors from all over the county to pay tribute Chris and Narinder attended the Holocaust memorial day organised by the Chair of Three Rivers District Council. The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE, shared a deeply moving personal story. Thank you to the organisers and speakers.
Gifts for Care Homes
Helping to deliver donated gifts to local care homes For the last 8 years, local resident, Emily Benner has coordinated Christmas gift donations to people in care homes with no loved ones. She has since become a parish councillor and has partnered with local charity Small Acts of Kindness. Chris and Narinder were delighted to support […]
2023 Campaign Launch
The 2023 Campaign launch event held at All Saints’ Church in Croxley Green. Great atmosphere and very positive vibe. Looking forward to the campaign ahead.
Hanging on the line at Three Rivers?
An average eight-minute wait on the district council customer service line before residents get any response could soon be history, after Green councillor Chris Mitchell got unanimous council approval last month for a five-point strategy to improve the service. “Three Rivers is getting a poor reputation for communications from what people tell me,” says Mitchell. […]