Richmond Council is committed to supporting the growth of cargo bike use in the Borough amongst families, individuals and businesses. We would like to hear from anyone already using a cargo bike or curious about cargo bikes to inform our approach.
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We have now published Richmond’s refreshed draft of the Health and Care Plan 2022-2024 which describes our vision, priorities and the actions we will work on together as partners to improve the health and wellbeing of Richmond’s residents.
The plan was first...More
Walking and cycling play a pivotal role in how we travel in Wandsworth. We have developed this draft Walking and Cycling Strategy to guide how we will support and encourage more walking and cycling in the borough up to 2030, inclusive of objectives, targets and projects.
This draft...More
Wandsworth Council are seeking views on proposed changes to Queenstown Road between Chelsea Bridge and Queen’s Circus. The scheme is focused on improving facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, improving air quality and improving safety along this stretch of road .
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Over a number of years, Richmond Council has received complaints expressing concern about Railshead Road, in particular:
The poor condition of the road surface including drainage issues,
Conflict between pedestrians, vehicles and cycles who use the area, ...More
Following the temporary no entry onto Balham Park Road and banned left turn onto Chestnut Grove introduced by Transport for London (TfL) as part of their CS7 cycle corridor along the A24 Balham High Road, the Council has received anecdotal evidence the volume of through traffic has increased...More
Due to recent changes to the School Street zone, and to give people time to experience the amended scheme and give us their views, the closing date for this consultation has been extended from 30 June to 10 November 2021.
A School Street is where a road with a school temporarily...More
We are consulting on changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme that will reduce Council Tax for working age claimants.
Background
As part of the Welfare Reform Act 2012, the Council Tax Benefit Scheme set by the Department for...More
As part of the Council’s continued commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Parks Team are proposing a number of upgrades to Worple Way Recreation Ground.
As part of the upgrade, we are proposing to amalgamate the two swing bays into one, which will provide more space...More
The Richmond Council Parks Satisfaction Survey takes place every two years and aims to assess overall satisfaction with local parks and highlight any areas for improvement. It provides us with an understanding of what residents would like to see. In turn, this informs spending on park...More
The council is again making Old York Road traffic-free from the 12th April to support local businesses in opening as lockdown restrictions are eased - this will allow them the opportunity to have tables and chairs on the public highway and assist with their social distancing measures. Listening...More
The Council is again introducing the weekend road closures on Northcote Road from the 17th April to support local businesses, allowing them the opportunity to have tables and chairs on the public highway and assisting with their social distancing measures. The current 7-day closure of Abyssinia...More
The Council carried out a public consultation in November regarding the Putney Heath Lane traffic management trial and feedback from respondents showed that the majority were in favour of some form of traffic management intervention to reduce through traffic between West Hill and Putney Hill...More
Cycling is a sustainable, healthy and affordable means of travel. An increase in cycling will help us to reduce greenhouse gases and pollutants that cause poor air quality which are bad for our health and the environment.
Many residents, particularly those who live in terraced...More
On behalf of our residents, Richmond Council formed a working group comprised of local stakeholders, ward members, Council officers and consultants to identify areas of potential improvement to enhance the lives of those living and working in and around Richmond Town Centre.
As...More
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...More
The Council, as the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003, is now undertaking a consultation process to review and update its Statement of Licensing Policy.
As such, we would like to hear views from local businesses, local residents and responsible authorities on the ...More
The Council is consulting residents in this road and the adjacent section of Queens Road (between Queens Rise and Marchmont Road) with a view to adding this area to T he Alberts Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), Zone G. See plan here . This follows consideration of the petition from Queens...More
As part of Richmond upon Thames’ Climate Emergency Strategy, we are supporting residents to make positive changes in their daily lives.
Managing the amount of food we waste can play a big part in limiting our impact on the environment. To understand more about how Richmond residents...More
The Richmond upon Thames Voluntary Fund is a charitable trust (registered charity No. 1186870) which was set up by Richmond Council in December 2020.
Independent from the Council, it has been set up to give the local community, on a voluntary basis, the opportunity to donate to local...More
Wandsworth Council is developing a new Walking and Cycling Strategy. To complement data collected by the Council, Transport for London and the Department for Transport, we would like to know more about how people living in the borough travel on an everyday basis to help guide and monitor the...More
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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...More
Pools on the Park forms part of the Council's Sports & Fitness Centres and includes an Indoor Pool, Teaching Pool, Outdoor Pool, Gym, Group Exercise Studios and Health Suite.
The Health Suite at Pools on the Park has historically been available for use by both members and paying...More
With more people expected to return to our roads soon, we are introducing interim contra-flow cycle infrastructure measures along several roads in Wandsworth over the next few months .
These measures will provide more space for cyclists, encourage a shift to ‘active...More
Arts and Culture play a vital role in making Wandsworth a prosperous, healthy and attractive place to live. Arts and Culture brings people together and provides a sense of vitality and belonging. This draft Arts and Culture Strategy is Wandsworth Council’s commitment to a long-term...More
Richmond Council is dedicated to improving conditions for walking and cycling in and around Hospital Bridge Road. Following a recent Community Conversation where residents put forward their views on potential improvements in the area, the Council is now seeking further feedback on the...More
Richmond Council is consulting residents, interested individuals, groups and other stakeholders on whether to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that was put in place on the 1st April 2019 for a further three years. The consultation considers whether to continue the PSPO to address...More
Installation of new pollinator-friendly planters on Church Court and Golden Court
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) is delighted to partner with Be Richmond, the Business Improvement District for Richmond town centre, to fund and install a series of new planters...More
With more people expected to return to our roads soon, we are introducing interim cycle infrastructure measures along Garratt Lane. The route is an important cycling corridor and carries some of the highest numbers of cyclists in the borough. These measures will provide more space for cyclists...More
Wandsworth Council want to hear your views on Harroway Gardens. £428,115 has been allocated via the S106 scheme to secure enhancements at this site, bringing the council’s investment in parks and open spaces in this area to over £700k in recent years. The S106 scheme pays for new...More