Two pedestrian crossings could be painted in the colours of a rainbow to celebrate diversity within society.

The idea has been drawn up by Abbots Langley councillor Sara Bedford, with support from her Liberal Democrat colleague Stephen Giles-Medhurst.

Three Rivers District Council is set to press ahead with the rainbow crossings which would be in recognition of LGBTQ+ communities.

The crossings are likely to be outside the council's offices, Three Rivers House, in Rickmansworth, and within Leavesden Country Park.

The council has no powers to paint the crossings on roads or land it does not own.

Watford Observer: A rainbow crossing in south London. Credit: Greenwich Council/News ShopperA rainbow crossing in south London. Credit: Greenwich Council/News Shopper

Funding would come from the council's highways budget and would cost "no more than £1,000", according to Cllr Giles-Medhurst.

In his report to the council last night, Cllr Giles-Medhurst said: "Following a suggestion from Councillor Sara Bedford I have asked officers to progress and install rainbow and transgender crossings on Three Rivers District Council land, probably at Three Rivers House and Leavesden Country Park. 

"'Rainbow' crossings are a permanent way to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and the diversity of our society. Such crossings with rainbow colours and chevrons to mark transpeople and those living with HIV/AIDS would show our respect for the diversity of our community and have been installed by a number of councils."

Watford Observer: One of the rainbow crossing could appear in this area outside Three Rivers HouseOne of the rainbow crossing could appear in this area outside Three Rivers House

The councillor says rainbow crossings have already been installed across the country including in cities like London, Brighton, Bristol, and Liverpool.

Cllr Giles-Medhurst says he and and Cllr Bedford have also submitted a motion for Hertfordshire County Council to get involved with the creation of rainbow crossings as well.