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  • Community Learning Survey

    The Richmond Community Learning Partnership consists of a group of partners working together to bring new learning opportunities to adult residents of Richmond borough. We are looking to provide a wide range of activities including: support for health and wellbeing, introducing people to new technology, keeping alive treasured traditional skills, practical skills such as cooking, sewing and gardening, activities to support family care and opportunities to learn new skills for... More
    Closed 31 July 2014

  • Tree Friends Hampton, Orchard Project

    The Council is consulting on whether to allow a local volunteer group, Tree Friends Hampton, to establish a small orchard within Beveree Nature Conservation Site. The group would carry out all the required works with minimal support from the Council where appropriate. Please see the attached site map highlighting the position of the proposed orchard and also the initial planting plan from Tree Friends Hampton. There are more details on the types of trees they are proposing within the... More
    Closed 4 August 2014

  • Developing Special School Provision

    Richmond guiding principles In order to guide our work in improving Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in the Borough of Richmond, the Council has established three guiding principles for improvements: Children with SEN should have their needs met in mainstream schools wherever possible If provision in a special setting is necessary, it should be as local and inclusive as possible There should be as much choice for parents as possible. The Proposals... More
    Closed 4 August 2014

  • The Care Act draft regulations and guidance- voluntary and community sector survey

    This survey is aimed at voluntary and community sector organisations that operate within the adult care and support sector in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The Department of Health has released a national consultation on the Care Act draft Regulations and Guidance. Richmond Council is currently working on its response and would like to take this opportunity to gather views from the local voluntary and community sector on a number of the areas addressed in the consultation. ... More
    Closed 5 August 2014

  • Gloriana Consultation

    Proposals are being developed for a new river park in Richmond upon Thames, which could become home to The Queen's Rowbarge. The Gloriana is the first Royal rowbarge to be built in over 250 years, and built as a lasting legacy to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The historic boathouse at Orleans Park has been identified as historically, but also operationally the most suitable site. The world famous Foster and Partners, have prepared a potential design for: a modern... More
    Closed 31 August 2014

  • Help us improve Care In Richmond

    Richmond clinical commissioning group (CCG) and Richmond Council are embarking on a project to develop better care and support for individuals and communities in the area. We want to make these services better so they are designed around the outcomes that matter most to people in our community. We are carrying out targeted research with users to help inform a user-centred approach to health and social care provision. More
    Closed 15 September 2014

  • Proposed banned left turn - From South Worple Way to White Hart Lane

    In response to a number of concerns regarding vehicles over-running the footway at the eastern exit of South Worple Way along with reports of this narrow road being used as a rat run, the Council has undertaken a review of the existing situation and is proposing to take the following measures (drawing attached). It is proposed to ban the left turn (towards the level crossing) out of South Worple Way at its junction with White Hart Lane. Traffic from both directions will still be permitted... More
    Closed 19 September 2014

  • Proposed Improvements to Cycling Facilities & Safety - A308 Hampton Court Road

    As part of Richmond Council’s commitment to improve facilities and safety for cyclists in the Borough, a major new scheme is proposed to bridge the gap between several major cycle routes and associated facilities along the A308 – Hampton Court Road. The Council has already built a number of off-road facilities for cyclists in this area, but there is significant section of the road beyond these in which cyclists tend to feel intimidated by high-speed traffic and as a result remain on the... More
    Closed 26 September 2014

  • Richmond Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2014 - Employer Survey

    The Childcare Act 2006 requires Local Authorities to undertake a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) once a year in order to identify gaps in the childcare market, using the information to produce a plan, showing how the local childcare market will be supported to ensure sufficient childcare provision. As well as parents and carers, Richmond Council is consulting their businesses to hear their views on the demand for childcare in the area and what improvements to the provision, access,... More
    Closed 28 September 2014

  • Richmond childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2014 - Parent Carer Survey

    The Childcare Act 2006 places a duty on English local authorities to improve outcomes for children and young people, to secure sufficient childcare and to provide information about the various forms of childcare available to them. Councils are required to undertake a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) every year in order to identify gaps in the childcare market, so that a plan can be produced with an outline of how to support the local market and ensure sufficient childcare provision.... More
    Closed 28 September 2014

  • Site allocations plan pre-publication consultation on educational sites

    The Council is inviting comments on four sites to be included within the Site Allocations Plan (SA Plan). The SA Plan is one of a series of documents which make up the Borough’s Local Plan. It includes a number of proposal sites throughout the borough (apart from the area covered by the Twickenham Area Action Plan). The SA Plan proposes a variety of new uses for the sites to meet existing and predicted future needs in the period up to 2030. It will be a statutory land use plan and... More
    Closed 6 October 2014

  • Town Centre Opportunities Consultation

    The Town Centre Opportunities consultation aims to gather the views primarily of older residents in Richmond in order to gain a better understanding about how suitable they feel the borough’s town centres are to meet their needs and identify any issues and opportunities for future improvement. The Council’s Town Centre Opportunities Fund is a small grants programme for supporting town centres to improve their trading environment with the aim of making them more attractive to... More
    Closed 22 October 2014

  • Sheen Road Proposed Zebra Crossing Upgrade

    The existing zebra crossing in Sheen Road near Sheen Common Drive is well used, giving access to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and nearby residential areas. There is local concern about pedestrian safety and the Council has received complaints that some drivers are not giving way to pedestrians using the crossing. In response the Council is proposing to upgrade the crossing in Sheen Road to include the following changes: Changing the zebra crossing on Sheen Road,... More
    Closed 26 October 2014

  • Proposed Parking Revisons in Broom Road

    The Council has received correspondence from residents, bus drivers and the fire service regarding access issues on Broom Road. A study was subsequently undertaken that identified pressure on parking in the area and the fact that parked vehicles narrow the stretch of Broom Road between Broom Water West and Atbara Road. This results in severe traffic congestion preventing larger vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances, from accessing households in the area. To improve the traffic... More
    Closed 2 November 2014

  • Local communities survey on the provision of open space, sport and recreational facilities

    This survey is part of a large scale study of Richmond borough’s open spaces, sports and recreational provision. The study will look at all existing facilities and assess requirements for the future. We would like to hear from as many people as possible who use or have an interest in the green spaces or recreation facilities around the borough - please fill in the survey below to give us your views by 2nd November 2014. In addition to this survey the Council will be collecting... More
    Closed 2 November 2014

  • Woodlands Management Plan Consultation

    The Council has been successful in obtaining a Woodland Improvement grant from the Forestry Commission for restoring named woodlands within the borough back to an excellent woodland condition. The works will be undertaken over a 5 year period starting from the autumn 2014. In order to inform and direct these works, the Council is required to produce a Woodland Management Plan. The plan needs to follow the Forestry Commussion template as per the document attached below. The sites... More
    Closed 12 November 2014

  • Youth Question Time

    HAVE YOUR SAY! If you are under 18 and would like a chance to quiz the Leader of the Council and other senior local representatives who make decisions about you – come along to this event and have your say! THE PANEL LEADER OF THE COUNCIL Lord True COUNCILLOR PAUL HODGINS Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Schools CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN Nick Whitfield YOUTH PARLIAMENT MEMBER Jack Lewis DEPUTY YOUTH... More
    Closed 20 November 2014

  • Carers Survey 2014/15

    The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has asked all local authorities to undertake a Carers Survey in 2014-15. This survey is being run for the second time and was developed to learn more about whether services received by carers are helping them in their caring role and in their life outside of caring, and about their perception of services provided to the person they care for. Richmond Council will be contacting a sample of people who are, or were, a carer during the... More
    Closed 21 November 2014

  • Hospital Bridge Road junction Powder Mill Lane and Percy Road, Whitton Proposed junction changes

    Following a number of complaints in recent years, a review of the existing road layout has been undertaken. One of the key issues raised is that right turning traffic from Powder Mill Lane (PML) into Hospital Bridge Rd (HBR) (towards the A316) blocks traffic travelling ahead into Percy Road. This results in excessive queuing on Powder Mill lane during peak hours. A further issue is that of narrow traffic lanes approaching the signals from the A316. In the last three years, there have also... More
    Closed 21 November 2014

  • Libraries Wi-Fi Feedback Survey

    A free Wi-Fi service was introduced in Richmond borough libraries early in 2014. This survey is designed to gather feedback from library users, gauge satisfaction with the Wi-Fi service and alert us to any issues we need to address for the future. If you use Richmond upon Thames libraries we would like your views, whether or not you have used the new Wi-Fi service. Please complete the short survey below and submit before the closing date of 7th December 2014. More
    Closed 7 December 2014

  • Annual Residents Survey 2014

    The third Annual Residents Survey 2014 ran from 6th October to 8th December. The Council is committed to listening to residents, and taking their views into account when making decisions. The Annual Residents Survey is a telephone survey which asks a random sample of around 1400 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 residents.... More
    Closed 8 December 2014

  • Parks Improvement Programme II North Sheen Play Upgrade

    We are consulting with park users, local residents and visitors on proposals to improve and upgrade the two existing play areas within North Sheen Recreation Ground This park was originally part of an orchard belonging to the Popham Estate and was opened in June 1909. Extended in 1923, it now contains football pitches, a running track, two extensive playgrounds, a large dog-free grassed area and a pavilion set amongst trees and shrubs. The main attractions for children in the summer are... More
    Closed 16 December 2014

  • West London Waste Plan – Publication of Proposed Main Modifications

    The six West London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames have prepared a joint West London Waste Plan, which was submitted to the Secretary of State on 30 July 2014 for independent examination in public. During the examination hearing sessions held between 7 October and 10 October 2014, the Inspector indicated that in order for the Plan to be “sound”, it should be modified in a number of areas. Before the Inspector will issue his final... More
    Closed 19 December 2014

  • Your Vision Your Mortlake

    This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for Mortlake. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the Mortlake Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas ... More
    Closed 19 December 2014

  • Your Vision Your East Sheen

    This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for East Sheen. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the East Sheen Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas... More
    Closed 19 December 2014

  • Your Vision Your Barnes

    This consultation is part of the Village Planning exercise for Barnes. This short video explains what Village Planning is. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses and community groups and organisations to help with improving the Barnes Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas ... More
    Closed 19 December 2014

  • Public consultation: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Richmond

    Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board is under a statutory obligation to draft, consult upon and publish a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) in accordance with the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013. The PNA is designed to assess the current provision of pharmaceutical services, have regard to any specified future circumstance where the current position may materially change and identify any current and future gaps in pharmaceutical... More
    Closed 24 December 2014

  • Orchard Road & Netherton Roads Parking Zone Review

    Welcome to the Orchard Road and Netherton Road Parking Review. Purpose of the consultation The Council implemented a Community Parking Zone (Zone S2) in Orchard Road, Netherton Road and St Margarets Road in April 2014 shaded dark green in the diagram. We would like to hear your views about how this scheme has worked since its implementation and whether there are any changes to it that we should consider. Your views are important to us and we invite you to submit your comments by... More
    Closed 23 January 2015

  • St Margarets South Community Parking Zone Consultation

    The Council is undertaking a review in St Margarets to improve parking for residents and businesses in the area and includes: Consultation to review the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) S2 implemented in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area (shaded dark green in diagram in related ducment below) . Consulting residents of the Casillis Road / Heathcote Road area and all roads north and east of Zone S2 (shaded light green) to see if they would wish to see a CPZ... More
    Closed 23 January 2015

  • St Margarets North Community Parking Zone Consultation

    The Council has received a number of communications and petitions from residents in the St Margaret’s North area concerning the lack of available parking for residents due to daytime commuter parking. A review is being undertaken of the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) Zone S2 introduced in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area of St Margarets (shaded dark green on the drawing in the related documents below). As part of the review, the Council is consulting residents in... More
    Closed 23 January 2015
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