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Consultation on council tax premiums for empty and second homes
Richmond Council is consulting on proposed exceptions to the long-term empty and second homes premiums that will be introduced from 1st April 2025. The Council recognises that empty homes and second homes can have an impact in some communities where a proportion of properties are not occupied all year round. Large numbers of empty homes can contribute to housing supply pressures, whilst also reducing the desirability of local areas. Second homes can provide flexibility to enable... MoreClosed 18 December 2024 -
Wandsworth School Streets - Brandlehow Primary
Update 11/06: Following the results of the previous consultation earlier in 2024, the Council has launched this School Streets scheme, and we would welcome residents’ views during the trial’s first 6 months. What is a School Street? A School Street is where a road or section of a road near a school temporarily closes to motor traffic to become a pedestrian and cycle zone at the start and end of the school day. There are many benefits of Schools Streets including... MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Wandsworth School Streets - Heathmere Primary
Update 11/06: Following the results of the previous consultation earlier in 2024, the Council has launched this School Streets scheme, and we would welcome residents’ views during the trial’s first 6 months. What is a School Street? A School Street is where a road or section of a road near a school temporarily closes to motor traffic to become a pedestrian and cycle zone at the start and end of the school day. There are many benefits of Schools Streets including keeping the... MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Wandsworth School Streets - Belleville Primary (Webb's Road site)
Update 11/06: Following the results of the previous consultation earlier in 2024, the Council has launched this School Streets scheme, and we would welcome residents’ views during the trial’s first 6 months. What is a School Street? A School Street is where a road or section of a road near a school temporarily closes to motor traffic to become a pedestrian and cycle zone at the start and end of the school day. There are many benefits of Schools Streets including... MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Tooting Common Lakeside Playground - Phase 2 consultation
Wandsworth Council is seeking your input to choose the final design for the new Tooting Commons Lakeside Playground. £384,000 has been secured by Wandsworth Council for this project. During the first round of consultation, held between September and November 2023, feedback was gathered on what you think of the current playground, if and how you currently use this facility and how it can be improved. Based on this feedback, three exciting playground designs have been developed. ... MoreClosed 16 December 2024 -
Garratt Green Inclusive Playground Consultation 2024
Wandsworth Council has secured £420,469 to refurbish this playground with a focus on inclusive and accessible play and we want to hear from you! The project will see us design a new playground aimed mainly at children aged 0-14, but we also want to hear from you if you have teenage or adult children with special needs who might want to play here. Our goal is to provide a range of equipment that is inclusive, fun, accessible, and helps develop skills like fine motor abilities and risk... MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
Short Breaks recommissioning in 2025
We are doing a survey on the provision of Saturday, holiday and after school club short breaks in Kingston and Richmond; referred to as Aiming High Short Break schemes. The main reason for this consultation is that the contracts with the organisations that currently deliver these clubs will come to an end in August 2025 and so we are planning what will happen after that. It is really important that your views are included in this planning, as the number of children and young people with... MoreClosed 15 December 2024 -
Richmond Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26
The Council is considering making a change to its current Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme from 1 April 2025. If you are a Richmond Council resident liable to pay council tax, this is an opportunity to share your thoughts on our proposed revision of the CTR scheme. Please ensure you have read all the information on this page before you complete the survey. Currently working-age residents in receipt of Council Tax Reduction are transitioning over from Legacy Benefits (e.g.... MoreClosed 13 December 2024 -
Latchmere Recreation Ground Playground and Landscape Refurbishment 2024
Wandsworth Council plans to spend £497,163 on upgrading Latchmere Recreation Ground and we want to hear from you. How you can help We know you love this playground, and we want to hear why. What makes this place special to you? What do you and your children enjoy doing here, and what would you love to see more of? How can we make it better? We want to know your thoughts and ideas. This project aims to create a new... MoreClosed 6 December 2024 -
The White House Family Hub Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)
The Council are in the process of making an application for funding to The Football Foundation to completely refurbish the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at The White House Family Hub. The MUGA is currently unfit for use, and it would be great to bring it back to life for the local community. The information you provide will help us to develop our bid to The Football Foundation for funding to refurbish this facility. We would like your views on what you might like to do or... MoreClosed 2 December 2024 -
East Sheen Avenue CPZ Consultation
The Council has received a petition from residents of East Sheen Avenue (between Park Avenue and Vicarage Road) requesting the existing controlled parking zone (Zone ES1) be extended to this road. It is understood that these residents have been experiencing difficulties in parking near to their home. We are now consulting all residents of the above-mentioned section of East Sheen Avenue on whether this road should join Zone ES1. View the consultation letter here . View the... MoreClosed 1 December 2024 -
Richmond Park Road CPZ Consultation
The Council has received a petition from residents of Richmond Park Road (between the Upper Richmond Road West and Shrewsbury Avenue) requesting the existing controlled parking zone (Zone ES1) be extended to this road. It is understood that these residents have signed this petition in view of difficulties they are experiencing in parking near to their home. We are now consulting all residents of the above-mentioned section of Richmond Park Road on the possibility of joining Zone ES1.... MoreClosed 1 December 2024 -
Richmond Council Tree Planting Strategy Survey
Richmond Council is currently developing a tree planting strategy to support the Richmond Corporate Plan and Climate Emergency Strategy . Trees are an important part of the urban landscape, providing a range of benefits to people living in and visiting the borough. Increasing tree canopy cover has been identified as a key component in helping the borough become more resilient to the effects of climate change, and enhancing the borough as a place to live, work, and visit. However,... MoreOpened 28 November 2024 -
Consultation on council tax premiums for empty and second homes - Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council is consulting on proposed exceptions to the long-term empty and second homes premiums that will be introduced from 1st April 2025. The Council recognises that empty homes and second homes can have an impact in some communities where a proportion of properties are not occupied all year round. Large numbers of empty homes can contribute to housing supply pressures, whilst also reducing the desirability of local areas. Second homes can provide flexibility to enable... MoreOpened 25 November 2024 -
Reduced chemical street weeding trials - Final survey
Since April 2024, we have been running three trials on select roads in St Margarets and North Twickenham, to test greener methods of removing wild plants on public streets and reduce the use of a chemical herbicide called glyphosate, looking at effectiveness and environmental criteria. As part of our response to the climate emergency, we are committed to reducing our environmental impacts, protecting local biodiversity and ensuring the borough is a safe and healthy place for... MoreClosed 18 November 2024 -
Proposal to reintroduce football pitches and a mobile catering concession to Murray Park
The Parks Team at the London Borough of Richmond, with the support of the Friends of Murray Park, are consulting on a proposal to formally mark and use football pitches at Murray Park (starting in Autumn 2024 if supported). The Parks Team are also consulting on the potential addition of a Mobile Catering Concession at Murray Park for an initial 12-month trial. In addition, we are currently undertaking compliance works to Murray Park Hall and part of these works will see... MoreClosed 7 November 2024 -
Wandsworth Access for All Consultation
Wandsworth Council is committed to making Wandsworth fairer for all its residents. A new £4.85m Access for All scheme was launched this summer, which is designed to break down barriers and make sure every resident has an equal chance of accessing local opportunities, including sports, leisure and other essential services. Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council said about the new scheme: 'Wandsworth is celebrated for its high quality of life, outstanding... MoreClosed 5 November 2024 -
Draft Statement of Community Involvement
What is the Statement of Community Involvement and why are we reviewing it? The Council is inviting comments on the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) . The document explains the Council’s approach for future consultation and community engagement in planning. This is to make sure Wandsworth’s communities can be a part of shaping places in the Borough and influencing planning decisions. This draft is an update to the previous version of the SCI that was... MoreClosed 4 November 2024 -
Proposal for a Multi Use Games Area at Beaufort Court, Ham Lands
One of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s aspirations is to improve heath, sport, and wellbeing facilities for young people. To help deliver this in the Ham area, the Parks Team is consulting on a proposal to create a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at Beaufort Court to replace the informal ball game area. In one simple structure you can give children the tools they need to play games like football, cricket, netball, handball, and basketball. A proposed MUGA at Beaufort Court... MoreClosed 28 October 2024 -
Sports and Fitness Centre Survey
To assist with the continuing development of our Sports and Fitness Centres, we would welcome feedback from you, our customer, on how we can improve upon the facilities and services offered. Have your say Please give us your feedback using the Online Survey link below. If you need to request a paper questionnaire or any other format, please contact 020 3772 2999. What happens next All feedback we receive in response to the survey will be carefully analysed and considered.... MoreClosed 28 October 2024 -
Wandsworth Bikehangars Consultation 2024
Wandsworth Council is seeking views on the introduction of additional bikehangars throughout the borough. There are currently 229 bikehangars in Wandsworth, nearly all of which are fully occupied with waiting lists for spaces. The introduction of additional bikehangars will help to alleviate some of the demand for the existing units while also improving geographic coverage. What is a bikehangar? A bikehangar is an on-street cycle parking apparatus that securely houses... MoreClosed 27 October 2024 -
Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-2030
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are currently developing new sexual and reproductive health strategies which will set our priorities and guide local action over the next five years. This consultation will enable those who live, work, or socialise in Richmond and Wandsworth to help shape our Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-2030. Sexual and reproductive health is an important public health issue , with social , economic, and health... MoreClosed 25 October 2024 -
Twickenham Green Lighting Consultation
Update 20 December 2024 The path lighting that was installed on the Green in October 2024 used solar LED lights with motion and daylight sensor lamps – these are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution which avoided the need for digging channels for cables on the Green. Over the last two months these have been tested and adjusted to maximise their effectiveness, adapting for winter sun levels and numbers of people crossing the Green and triggering... MoreOpened 24 October 2024 -
Richmond Draft Air Quality Action Plan Consultation
The London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames remains committed to reducing the sources and health impacts of air pollution, which is the third leading cause of ill-health in our borough. We have drafted a new Air Quality Action Plan that builds on our previous work and emphasises the importance of clean air. We are conducting a consultation to seek views from partners, public organisations, residents, businesses, and visitors to the borough. This strategy... MoreOpened 21 October 2024 -
Richmond Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans - Richmond Road East Twickenham
We are currently undertaking a boroughwide programme of reviewing existing Conservation Area Appraisals to ensure they are reflective of their current character and appearance. What is a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy? Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural and historic interest, the character and appearance of which is worthy of preserving or enhancing. This character is derived from the area as a whole rather than the quality of specific... MoreClosed 18 October 2024 -
Wandsworth School Streets - Belleville Primary School (Meteor site) Trial
Following the results of the previous consultation earlier in 2024, the Council has launched the option A scheme , and we would welcome residents’ views during the trial’s first 6 months. What is a School Street? A School Street is where a road or section of a road near a school temporarily closes to motor traffic to become a pedestrian and cycle zone at the start and end of the school day. There are many benefits of Schools Streets... MoreOpened 14 October 2024 -
Additional HMO & Selective Licensing Consultation
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) makes up 36% of the borough’s housing market. With instances of poor conditions across the PRS, the council is committed to improving the condition and quality of properties in the rental market. We believe this will create a fair environment for both tenants and responsible landlords, targeting rogue operators and those letting unsuitable properties, driving up standards to the benefit of all. In order to build on the successes of the... MoreClosed 14 October 2024 -
Wandsworth Gambling Policy Review 2024
The London Borough of Wandsworth is calling on local residents, businesses, interest groups, faith groups and public agencies to have their say on the borough’s future gambling policy. The Gambling Act 2005 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a Gambling Act Statement of Policy and Principles every three years. A review of the current policy, which is due to expire in January 2025, is now underway. Please click here to view the Draft... MoreClosed 7 October 2024 -
Proposed Road Safety Improvements: Hanworth Road between Waverley Avenue and Hounslow Road
The Council is consulting on a package of road safety measures along Hanworth Road between Waverly Avenue and the River Crane (Hounslow Road). A map of the proposals can be found here . Improving road safety Due to speed concerns and the number of collisions along this road, Hanworth Road was identified for the implementation of road safety measures following a review of the boroughwide 20mph speed limit. A package of measures has been developed aimed at improving safety for all... MoreClosed 30 September 2024 -
Rivermeads Estate Traffic Reduction Scheme
The Council received a petition earlier this year from residents of the estate requesting measures to remove through traffic. In response to the petition, the Council carried out traffic surveys in February 2024 to monitor speed and volume. These surveys showed that the current traffic volumes, most notably during the 7am-10am morning peak period, trigger the current Council policy for intervention measures of 200 vehicles or more/hour. The predominant traffic movement is quite clearly... MoreClosed 30 September 2024
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