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  • Hounslow Heath - Proposed Outdoor Gym

    As part of the Council’s continued commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Council’s Parks Team are proposing to install a new outdoor gym at Hounslow Heath. The Council propose that the equipment installed should be a mix of items that are suitable for both those that have mobility difficulties, and other uses. The proposed location of the gym is shown on the map above with a line where the extension of the footpath will run to make the gym accessible. The... More
    Opened 28 January 2022
  • School Streets: St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School

    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 area outside the school gates free of congestion, reducing idling vehicles, encouraging active travel to school, aiding social distancing, creating a pleasant and calm atmosphere at the start and end of the school day and, of... More
    Opened 24 January 2022
  • Wandsworth’s Draft Local Plan 2023 – 2038 (Publication Version)

    The Council is inviting comments on the second draft of the Local Plan, referred to as the ‘Publication’ version. The Local Plan sets out a vision and spatial strategy to guide the development of the borough from 2023, when the Plan is anticipated to be adopted, to 2038. It sets out key objectives for the borough, which are supported by planning policies, area strategies and – at the smallest scale – detailed guidance for the development of specific sites. Collectively, these... More
    Opened 10 January 2022
  • Holly Road Recreation Ground - Proposed Outdoor Gym

    As part of the Council’s continued commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Council’s Parks Team are proposing to install a new outdoor gym at Holly Road Recreation Ground. The Council propose that the equipment installed should be a mix of items that are suitable for both those that have mobility difficulties, and other uses. The proposed location of the gym is shown on the map above with a line drawn where the extension of the footpath will run to make the... More
    Opened 3 January 2022
  • Speed enforcement pilot on Priory Lane and Wimbledon Park Road

    Following discussions with London Councils, Wandsworth council will be launching a speed enforcement pilot in the roads around Priory Lane and Wimbledon Park Road. This innovative pilot aims to address speeding and road safety concerns that are often raised by residents. The outcome of this pilot will help determine the merits for possible further rollout and could support the wider case for greater devolution of powers for local authorities to complement Police... More
    Opened 20 December 2021
  • Elsynge Road Traffic Management Consultation

    Following the receipt of a petition from residents of Elsynge Road expressing concerns over perceived dangerous speeding problems on this road, banned left turn interventions to reduce through traffic on Elsynge Road and Spencer Road during peak hours were agreed to be trialled after meetings between residents and Ward Councillors. A plan of the proposed left turn bans can be seen here . What happens next A trial consisting of a morning peak hour (7-10am) Monday to Friday... More
    Opened 16 December 2021
  • Draft Local Plan: Pre-Publication version

    The Council is inviting comments on the first draft of the Local Plan. The Local Plan is the key planning document for the borough. It sets out policies and guidance to shape our places, plan and manage growth and guide development across the borough over a 15-year period. We are consulting on the first draft of the Local Plan, which sets out a strategic vision, objectives and the spatial strategy. The draft Plan includes place-based strategies covering the whole borough,... More
    Opened 10 December 2021
  • Harroway Gardens Improvements Phase 2 Consultation

    Wandsworth Council wants your help to decide on the fi­nal design for the refurbishment of 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 and improved community facilities using funding collected from private development projects in the surrounding area. Thank you to all of you who... More
    Opened 26 November 2021
  • Friars Lane Car Park Proposed Improvement Scheme

    The Council is aware of a longstanding history of issues at Friars Lane Car Park, including a lack of parking places for local residents, security, noise, pollution, nuisance and litter. The general condition of the car park is felt to be causing inconvenience to residents, particularly at weekends, and as a result of complaints received the Council is proposing to make significant changes to the car park. The Council has listened closely to resident concerns to understand... More
    Opened 22 November 2021
  • Possible Controlled Parking Zone in North West Battersea area

    The Council has listened to local concerns about the parking and traffic conditions in this area which have included a petition from residents and businesses in Gartons Way, Chatfield Road and Mendip Road requesting the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). It is understood these difficulties are mostly caused by the number of commuter and other long-stay vehicles which are able to park for free and without a time limit. Currently there are no Controlled Parking... More
    Opened 19 November 2021
  • West Hill ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Consultation

    The initial West Hill Area Traffic Management Scheme trialled a morning peak (07:00 to 10:00 a.m.) Monday to Friday banned left turn into Withycombe Road and the northern section of Inner Park Road from Wimbledon Park Side. This was subsequently made permanent following the trial and a positive reduction of through traffic in the local area. The council also implemented a complementary trial, morning peak (07:00 to 9:00 a.m.) Monday to Friday banned left turn into the... More
    Opened 15 November 2021
  • Richmond Health and Care Plan Refresh Survey

    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 published in 2019 with the aim of key organisations working together on priorities that would make the difference in enabling Richmond residents to start life well as children, live well as adults and for... More
    Opened 15 November 2021
  • Cargo Bike Survey - Richmond

    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. What is a cargo bike? A cargo bike is, quite simply, a bicycle which has space to carry cargo or passengers– whether it’s children, shopping, tools, pets, or anything else. There are many... More
    Opened 12 November 2021
  • Wandsworth Walking and Cycling Strategy

    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 incorporates the results of the Big Walking and Cycling Survey carried out over the summer, to which we received over 2000 responses. We are seeking views on the draft strategy to ensure it is... More
    Opened 10 November 2021
  • Queenstown Road: Chelsea Bridge to Queen’s Circus

    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 . Earlier this year the Council asked for views and opinions on potential changes to Queenstown Road. We received over 300 responses, of which two thirds were in favour of the... More
    Opened 1 November 2021
  • Review of Wandsworth Carers Strategy

    The Wandsworth Carers Strategy was developed by the Carer Partnership Wandsworth with involvement from Unpaid Carers and Young Carers. The strategy reflects national Government policy for Carers and sets out the local priorities for supporting Carers and Young Carers in Wandsworth. An unpaid carer is anyone, including children and adults who look after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an... More
    Opened 1 November 2021
  • Parks Satisfaction Survey 2021

    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
    Opened 22 October 2021
  • Railshead Road Enhancement Scheme

    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, The general appearance and streetscape at the junction of Railshead Road with St Margaret’s Road. You may possibly recall a previous consultation back in 2013 when the... More
    Opened 18 October 2021
  • Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2022/23

    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 Work and Pensions was abolished and replaced with a locally set Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS). The scheme set by the Council in 2013 included a provision that applicable... More
    Opened 13 October 2021
  • Wandsworth Air Quality Action Plan 2021-2025

    The London Borough of Wandsworth has declared a Climate Change Emergency and is committed to taking action to address this important issue. As part of this commitment we have produced a new Air Quality Action Plan that builds upon our previous work and recognises the importance of clean air in the borough. As part of the process for implementing this plan we are holding a 12 week consultation to seek the views of our partners and other public organisations. ... More
    Opened 12 October 2021
  • Rowfant Road

    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 in your local area and is a cause for safety concerns. We have also received two petitions from the residents of Rowfant Road asking for their road to be made one-way southbound. At... More
    Opened 11 October 2021
  • Worple Way Recreation Ground - Playground Upgrade Consultation

    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 for a new unit to be installed. The re-worked swing bay shown below will be refurbished and will hold two flat swings and two cradle swings: The swing set shown below would be removed and... More
    Opened 11 October 2021
  • Cortis Terrace No Entry (except cycles)

    Following consultation with residents in March 2021, and in order to simplify the operation of the School Street, the Council has introduced No Entry (Except cycles) at Cortis Terrace from the junction with Westleigh Avenue. Vehicle access to Cortis Terrace is now via Cortis Road (subject to School Street restrictions). This change is being introduced by Experimental Traffic Order so that all aspects of the scheme can be considered, including comments from residents and local... More
    Opened 1 October 2021
  • Richmond Town Centre Improvement Scheme Consultation

    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 a result of this work the Council has produced an initial list of five mini projects to improve Richmond Town Centre (RTC); three of which are fully funded and ready to go. The three projects are... More
    Opened 20 September 2021
  • Wandsworth Bikehangars Consultation 2021 (Phase 2)

    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 streets and flats, find it difficult to keep bicycles at home due to lack of storage space. In order to meet the demand for bikehangars, Wandsworth Council is planning to install upto 111 bikehangars... More
    Opened 17 September 2021
  • Food Waste campaign tracker

    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 manage their food waste, we are asking you to complete this short survey. The information you provide will be used to by Richmond Council’s Communications Team to monitor residents’... More
    Opened 1 September 2021
  • The Richmond upon Thames Voluntary Fund Consultation

    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 organisations who make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Richmond upon Thames. To date the Fund has raised over £210,000 to support the work of local charities helping... More
    Opened 20 August 2021
  • Introduction of Contra-Flow Cycle Measures in Wandsworth: Phase 2

    With more people expected to return to our roads soon, we are introducing interim contra-flow cycle infrastructure measures along the following roads in Wandsworth: Bullen Street (see plan here ) Cloudesdale Road (see plan here ) Keble Street (see plan here ) North Passage (see plan here ) Rockland Road (see plan here ) Tonsley Hill (see plan here ) The objective is to improve the... More
    Opened 6 August 2021
  • The Big Walking and Cycling Survey

    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 strategy. The following questionnaire focuses on better understanding how and why we walk, cycle, use public transport and drive private cars. We would like to hear from as many people as... More
    Opened 6 August 2021
  • Wandsworth Gambling Policy Review 2021

    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 2022, is now underway. Please click here to view the Draft Gambling Act... More
    Opened 2 August 2021
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