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  • Parks Satisfaction Survey 2019

    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 improvements to reflect the views and lifestyle choices of local residents, current and potential park users. We welcome your views and invite you to complete the online survey below. If you... More
    Closed 11 November 2019
  • Resident Participation and Consultation Strategy

    The Council would like to hear your views on its draft Resident Participation and Consultation Strategy. The draft Strategy sets out the different ways that residents can get involved with the Housing and Regeneration Department. The aim of the Strategy is to offer a range of participation activities which allow residents to be involved at the level of their choosing, including those who do not want to be involved in the more formal structures. The... More
    Closed 5 November 2019
  • Twickenham Library refurbishment consultation

    As part of our continued commitment to invest in our local libraries, the Council is planning to refurbish Twickenham Library in the near future. In addition to updating and redecorating, we would like to use this opportunity to review the existing layout and use of the space, to make sure we are creating the best environment for current and future library users. We would like to invite library users and the local community (whether you currently use the... More
    Closed 4 November 2019
  • Richmond Residents Survey 2019

    The 2019 Richmond Residents Survey will run from 30 September to 27 October. The Council is committed to listening to residents and taking their views into account when making decisions. The Residents Survey is a face to face survey which asks a random sample of around a thousand local people about a number of important issues. The results from the Residents Survey are a very important source of information as they help the Council to understand what is important to... More
    Closed 31 October 2019
  • Twilley Street & Furmage Street Proposed Cycle Permeability & Traffic Calming Improvement Scheme

    We would like to inform you about the implementation of new a cycle contraflow scheme and traffic calming measures in both Twilley Street and Furmage Street. The objective of the scheme is to enable cyclists to bypass the traffic signal junction at Garratt Lane / Kimber Road / Swaffield Road and to reduce the speed and volume of vehicles using these residential streets. Please click here to view a map illustrating the proposals. Key measures include: ... More
    Closed 31 October 2019
  • Carlisle Park Tree Works

    The Council will be carrying out tree work to reduce the height of the cypress trees lining the south eastern boundary of Carlisle Park, the majority of which border Wensleydale Gardens. The work is necessary to prevent what was initially intended to be a screening hedge, from growing to a larger size which would be detrimental to the condition and amenity that is provided by the established single lime avenue. Richmond Council recognises the importance of vegetation in providing a... More
    Closed 25 October 2019
  • Richmond Climate Change Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan

    Climate Change is the major challenge facing our society today. Tackling it will require action at global, national and local level. Richmond Council recognises that we all have a voice. We all have a stake in the future of our planet. That’s why we are inviting you to have your say on our draft Climate Change Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan. The Climate Change Strategy sets out how the Council aims to work to reduce its own carbon footprint. It is split into key themes:... More
    Closed 24 October 2019
  • Climate change and air quality questionnaire for young people

    Climate Change is a major challenge facing our planet. We are already seeing the effects e verywhere. Ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is melting, leading to rising sea levels. The frequency and strength of storms is increasing, leaving destruction in their wake. And rainfall patterns are shifting, causing devastating droughts and floods. Tackling this will require action at global, national and local level. Richmond Council recognises that we... More
    Closed 24 October 2019
  • North East Surrey Crematorium ashes lawn consultation

    North East Surrey Crematorium opened in 1958 and since then over 100,000 services have taken place there. The crematorium grounds include a Garden of Remembrance where many sets of ashes are interred, a large proportion of which are buried in the main ashes lawn. Having been in use for over sixty years, the main ashes lawn is now approaching capacity and the crematorium needs to consider ways we can continue to inter ashes within the area. One... More
    Closed 23 October 2019
  • Raleigh Road Recreation Ground

    As part of Richmond Council’s continued commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Parks Team are seeking the views of residents about a proposed upgrade to the play equipment at Raleigh Road Recreation Ground. Our aim is to add value to this community park by providing equipment and stimulation for children with disabilities and special education needs (SEND). We are proposing to make the play space integrated, enabling disabled and able-bodied children to... More
    Closed 18 October 2019
  • Sheen Common - Proposed Play Area and Nature Trail

    As part of Richmond Council’s commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Parks Team have been working with Friends of Sheen Common to develop a proposal for a small natural play area and nature trail in Sheen Common. The proposal consists of two main elements. The first is for natural play equipment in an area of woodland to the south of the football pitch and west of the pavilion. The suggestion is for a small number of natural play structures. The equipment... More
    Closed 13 October 2019
  • Consultation on the addition of properties to the Council's Building of Townscape Merit list

    Further to the decision taken by the then Council’s Strategic Cabinet Member for Environment, Business and Community on 1 st April 2019, the buildings listed here have been considered to be potentially worthy of being included in our local list of Buildings of Townscape Merit (BTMs). This consultation is to give owners of the buildings which will potentially be included in the BTM list an opportunity to make comments that they would like to be taken into consideration.... More
    Closed 4 October 2019
  • Twickenham Riverside Development

    Let’s find a design which delivers the future of Twickenham Riverside. The Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) is supporting the Council in running a Design Competition to find an architect who can create the future vision for the riverside site. Five architect-led teams have been creating concept designs and now we want to know what you think! The Design Brief can be read here . Timeline of Drop-in Exhibitions: Drop-in... More
    Closed 2 October 2019
  • Richmond Day Care Charges

    Introduction The Council is proposing a change to charges for the Council’s day care services for people assessed to pay the maximum charge. This change would affect people who fund their own care and support services. To ensure we keep people informed about this possible change and take all feedback into account when making a decision about the service, we are launching a consultation about our proposal. This information tells you: Why we are having to make changes ... More
    Closed 30 September 2019
  • Proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood in East Sheen

    The Council is keen to engage with the community to establish what long term traffic changes (if any) would be supported to improve the East Sheen neighbourhood. In recent years, the area has suffered from an increase in traffic using local residential roads between Richmond Park (Sheen Gate) and the Upper Richmond Road West (South Circular). Following a local petition that triggered our intervention criteria, some initial traffic restrictions were introduced on an... More
    Closed 27 September 2019
  • Violence against women and girls consultation

    We are inviting your views to help us develop a new strategy to address violence against women and girls. It will aim to tackle domestic violence and abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, so-called ‘honour-based’ violence, forced marriage and stalking and harassment. Whilst the new strategy will have a broad heading of Violence against Women and Girls, it will also consider how to prevent these crime types against male victims. These are serious crimes which... More
    Closed 13 September 2019
  • Violence Against Women and Girls Consultation

    We are inviting your views to help us develop a new strategy to address violence against women and girls. It will aim to tackle domestic violence and abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, so-called ‘honour-based’ violence, forced marriage and stalking and harassment. Whilst the new strategy will have a broad heading of Violence against Women and Girls, it will also consider how to prevent these crime types against male victims. These are serious crimes which... More
    Closed 13 September 2019
  • East Twickenham Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ)

    The Council is carrying out a consultation as part of a review of the East Twickenham Controlled Parking Zone, Zone F. This consultation is being undertaken primarily following the granting of planning permission of the Old Ryde House site in Richmond Road comprising the construction of a new Lidl Store and school. Whilst occupiers or persons associated with this development will not be eligible for parking permits, it is appreciated that such developments can have a... More
    Closed 13 September 2019
  • Beresford Avenue / Park Road Parking Consultation

    The Council is consulting residents and businesses in Beresford Avenue and some sections of Park Road (those not already in a controlled zone) on the possibility of implementing parking controls in these roads. This consultation follows the receipt of comments from residents regarding non-residential parking. A review of the East Twickenham CPZ (zone F) is underway following concerns expressed by residents about current and future parking difficulties, considering the... More
    Closed 13 September 2019
  • Thessaly Road, SW8 consultation on proposed access and environment enhancements

    Wandsworth Council would like to hear your views on proposed improvements for pedestrians and cyclists along Thessaly Road, enhancing access and the local environment. As motorised vehicle movements are relatively low on Thessaly Road, the proposals aim to provide safer infrastructure for more vulnerable road users. The proposed introduction of raised, controlled crossing points would benefit pedestrians, particularly school children visiting local community facilities and St... More
    Closed 8 September 2019
  • Consultation on Statement of Community Involvement (Planning Matters)

    The Council would like to hear your views on the updated Statement of Community Involvement (Planning Matters), which sets out in detail how the Council will engage with the community and other stakeholders when producing planning policies and making decisions on planning applications. It has been revised to take account of current legislation, and to ensure it reflects modern plan-making processes. To read the document and give us your views please click on the... More
    Closed 2 September 2019
  • Consultation on Draft Local Validation Checklist

    The Council would like to hear your views on the updated Draft Local Validation Checklist, which sets out the information required to be provided with planning applications when submitted. It has been updated primarily to reflect changes resulting from the adoption of the Council’s Local Plan in July 2018 and from recent changes to planning legislation. Please note: T his document is currently only in draft form, and should you wish to submit a planning application,... More
    Closed 2 September 2019
  • Play and sports facilities in Nine Elms

    We would like your views on how we can improve the sports and play facilities for everyone in the communities of Carey Gardens, Patmore Estate and Savona Estate. Wandsworth Council is investing in better local facilities or equipment with £300,000 secured from the Battersea Power Station development of affordable homes at Sleaford Street. The funds are available under certain conditions, for example the facilities must be installed in a one-off capital investment rather than... More
    Closed 28 August 2019
  • Roehampton Playing Fields - Your views

    In February 2019, the council decided to give existing users and the wider local community the opportunity to be involved in the use, management and improvement of the Roehampton Playing Fields and the pavilion in Dover House Road. For more information about the decision, please click here. Why are we consulting? We want to hear your views to help us understand if and how you use the playing fields and what facilities you would like to see there in future. ... More
    Closed 23 August 2019
  • Happy Streets Festival

    Many thanks for attending the Happy Streets Festival on and around Thessaly Road in Nine Elms on 13 July 2019. In order to help us understand what worked well about the event, what might need improving in future years, and to help us with planning for other events in the area, please fill in the survey below. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, please contact us at consult@wandsworth.gov.uk . More
    Closed 19 August 2019
  • Garratt Park Playground - Phase 2 Consultation

    During an initial round of consultation in summer 2018, we asked for your views about how you use the park and playground . Based on the results of the first round of consultation, three playground refurbishment designs have been developed. We would now like to hear your views to help decide on the final design for the refurbished playground. The style and height of any new equipment has to be sympathetic to the area and it will have to be... More
    Closed 18 August 2019
  • Burtons Road area: proposed traffic-reducing measures

    The Council has received a petition about the high number of vehicles using Burtons Road and adjoining roads, particularly during the peak periods. Traffic surveys show more than 500 vehicles during the morning peak period; this is significantly higher than we would expect for a road of this nature. The wording for the petition was as follows and was supported online by 133 residents and by a further 45 residents via a paper petition. “Our roads are used as a cut... More
    Closed 26 July 2019
  • Pedestrian accessibility improvements outside the Albany Public House

    The Council are proposing to make significant improvements to pedestrian accessibility and safety around the Albany Public House. There is currently no pavement provision to the front of the property and pedestrian movements have increased significantly in recent years with the opening of St Richard Reynolds school. With traffic in both directions and a tight, blind corner on Station Road, there is potential for conflict. To improve pedestrian safety the Council are proposing to... More
    Closed 26 July 2019
  • Review of The Alberts Controlled Parking Zone (Zone G)

    In 2016, the Council consulted with residents of Albert Road and adjacent roads on possible changes to the parking restrictions in this area. The basis for this consultation was the concern that despite the introduction of an exemption to allow vehicles to partially park on the footway, there may be insufficient width to enable an emergency vehicle to pass unobstructed. A public meeting was hosted by The Alberts Community Association to discuss the issues and agree a way... More
    Closed 21 July 2019
  • Hampton Wick Controlled Parking Zone (Zone X) - proposed operational amendments

    The Council is proposing to make changes to the parking arrangements in the Hampton Wick Controlled Parking Zone (Zone X) as detailed on the plans here and here . These changes have been developed following requests received from local traders and observations by Council officers to provide more parking flexibility in the zone for the local shops / businesses. Reallocation of carriageway space to create six parking places at the following locations: ... More
    Closed 21 July 2019
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