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  • Sandycombe Road, Kew – Proposed Traffic Calming, Passing Areas And Streetscape Improvements

    Residents are being consulted on proposed new safety and parking measures on Sandycombe Road in Kew. The Council has received numerous complaints over recent years with regards to vehicle speeds, congestion and reports of collisions. Sandycombe Road is narrow in places and, with continuous parking, it can be difficult for oncoming vehicles to pass each other. This is a key concern of London Buses because larger vehicles have no choice but to mount the footway to allow opposing vehicles to... More
    Opened 28 May 2015

  • St Margarets Parking Review – St George’s Road, St Peter’s Road, Ailsa Road, St Margarets Drive, Ranelagh Drive And Part Of The Avenue Area

    You are being consulted about the proposals to introduce a new CPZ Zone S3 into your area (see diagram below). In December 2014 the Council asked residents in St Margarets north and south of the A316 to see if they would wish to see the implementation of new parking controls in the area. The results showed that: North of the A316 there was more than 50 per cent support for a CPZ in some roads with smaller numbers showing support in other roads. There was insufficient... More
    Opened 5 June 2015

  • Proposed Cycling Improvements in London Road

    We are consulting the public on proposals to introduce new cycling facilities on London Road between A316 Chertsey Road and Whitton Road to gauge the level of support. The Council has made a bid for funding from Transport for London (TfL) to improve cycling facilities within the borough, in response to the Mayor of London’s commitment to transform cycling in London by making the streets as safe and inviting for cycling as they are in continental Europe. The proposed scheme would form... More
    Opened 5 June 2015

  • St Margarets Parking Review – Normanhurst Drive, Ailsa Avenue, Gordon Avenue And Part of St Margarets Road Area

    You are being consulted about the proposals to extend the existing CPZ Zone S2 into your area (see drawing in related documents below). In December 2014 the Council asked residents in St Margarets north and south of the A316 to see if they would wish to see the implementation of new parking controls in the area. The results showed: North of the A316 there was more than 50 per cent support for a CPZ in some roads with smaller numbers showing support in other roads. ... More
    Opened 5 June 2015

  • St Margarets Parking Review – Heathcote Road Area

    You are being consulted about the proposals to extend the existing CPZ Zone S into your area (see drawing below). In December 2014 the Council asked residents in St Margarets, north and south of the A316 to see if they would wish to see the implementation of new parking controls in the area. The results showed that: North of the A316 there was more than 50 per cent support for a CPZ in some roads with smaller numbers showing support in other roads. There was... More
    Opened 5 June 2015

  • Proposed Cycling Improvements in Heath Road

    We are consulting the public about proposals to introduce new cycling facilities on Heath Road between Cross Deep and Twickenham Green. The scheme forms part of wider proposals to provide a continuous cycle route between the A316 Chertsey Road (London Road junction) and Twickenham Green via Twickenham Town centre. The Council has made a bid for funding from Transport for London (TfL) to improve cycling facilities within the borough. This is in response to the Mayor of London’s... More
    Opened 5 June 2015

  • Hampton Hill High Street Improvements

    The Council has identified Hampton Hill High Street to be included within the Council’s Uplift Programme – a programme aimed at rejuvenating areas within the borough. Whilst the Council has allocated capital funds to support the delivery of the Uplift Programme, the Council has also obtained funding from the New Homes Bonus (NHB) scheme in connection with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to make improvements to Hampton Hill High Street. We would like to understand how you... More
    Opened 8 June 2015

  • Parks Improvement Programme - Pope's Urn at Champion’s Wharf

    As part of our commitment to continually improve our parks and open spaces, London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Parks Department recently proposed a complete redesign of Champion’s Wharf on Twickenham Riverside. A public consultation was carried out in March 2015 which featured a proposed design for the space, and the consultation results demonstrated strong support for the proposals. The design features a modern version of Alexander Pope’s urn to celebrate the connections of... More
    Opened 8 June 2015

  • Richmond and Kingston Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2015 - Employer Survey

    The Childcare Act 2006 requires Local Authorities to undertake an annual Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) in order to identify gaps in the local childcare offer, using the information to produce a plan showing how the local childcare market will be supported and ensure sufficient provision that meets local need. Achieving For Children provides children’s services on behalf of Richmond and Kingston Councils and is currently talking to parents, carers and childcare providers to... More
    Opened 15 June 2015

  • Richmond and Kingston Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2015 – Parent/ Carer Survey

    The Childcare Act 2006 places a duty on English local authorities to improve outcomes for children and young people, secure sufficient childcare and provide information about the various forms of childcare available to them. Councils are required to undertake an annual Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) in order to identify gaps in the childcare offer, so that a plan can be produced with an outline of how to support the local market and ensure sufficient childcare provision. The CSA... More
    Opened 15 June 2015

  • Teddington Parking Review (Addresses Outside Zone T)

    UPDATE Proposals have been formally advertised (Traffic Management Orders) on 21 October 2016 to: Implement a new CPZ (Zone T1) in Teddington to include Arlington Road, Cambridge Road (part), Chatsworth Place, Claremont Road, Teddington Park, Teddington Park Road, and Woodville Close. The new zone will operate between 10am and 4.30pm, Mon-Fri Extend the operational hours of the Teddington (Zone T) in Waldegrave Road so that it operates 10am and 4.30pm, Mon-Fri ... More
    Opened 26 June 2015

  • Richmond Business Survey 2015

    Richmond upon Thames is a great place to do business. We can boast some of London’s best business survival rates and one of the lowest bankruptcy rates in the country. However, we can’t be complacent about this and we don’t want to make assumptions about the challenges businesses like yours face or the support you need. This is why we occasionally undertake business surveys. Taking part in this survey gives you a chance to express your views – whatever your size or sector... More
    Opened 28 June 2015

  • Stanley Road, East Sheen Parking Consultation

    The Council is undertaking a parking consultation seeking feedback from residents in Stanley Road on proposals to implement a footway parking exemption and double yellow lines (please see the attached drawing). Footway parking exemptions allow vehicles to park partly on the footway and double yellow lines restrict parking at any time in those areas to keep the road clear. These proposals follow a number of requests, including a petition, received by the Council from residents to improve... More
    Opened 3 July 2015

  • Name the new secondary school for Twickenham

    Name the new secondary school for Twickenham As part of the redevelopment of Richmond upon Thames College on Egerton Road in Twickenham, a secondary school will form a key part of a new Education and Enterprise Campus. The school will open in September 2017 and will be co-educational, non-selective and non-faith based, admitting five forms of entry (150 children) per year. The school will be run by a Free School Trust, made up of members from Richmond upon Thames College,... More
    Opened 6 July 2015

  • Richmond Gambling Policy Review 2015

    The Gambling Act 2005 requires the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, as Licensing Authority, to prepare and publish a Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 every three years. We would welcome your feedback on the draft Statement of Principles document below which highlights the proposed changes to the policy. The draft policy encompasses the changes that have taken place in legislation, guidance and case law since the current policy was published. ... More
    Opened 27 July 2015

  • Designation of Building of Townscape Merit

    Further to the decision taken by the Council’s Strategic Cabinet Member for Environment, Business and Community on 21 st April 2015, the list of buildings (see below) 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 to the BTM list an opportunity to make comments that they would like to be taken into consideration. ... More
    Opened 12 August 2015

  • Name the new community building for Twickenham

    A new community building in Twickenham that will house a programme of cultural, entertainment and community activities, is in need of a name. In 2014 Richmond Council granted planning consent for redevelopment of the Post Office site in Twickenham. As part of the permission, the developers agreed to build a new community building on the Brewery Wharf site – opposite Twickenham train station. The building will house a theatre space with over 300 seats, six multi-purpose studio rooms,... More
    Opened 21 August 2015

  • Suffolk Road Recreation Ground Improvements

    Further to interest from local residents and a newly formed ‘Friends Group’ The Parks Team would like to explore potential improvements to the facilities at Suffolk Road Recreation Ground Suffolk Road Recreation Ground is a fenced, green space located in a residential area. It consists of a large grass area, with a surface suitable for ball games and a popular site for dog walkers. The Parks Team has been engaging with local residents and a newly formed ‘Friends Group’ to explore... More
    Opened 11 September 2015

  • Kingston Road and Upper Teddington Road – Local Safety Scheme

    Consultation on the Kingston Road and Upper Teddington Road – Local Safety Scheme This is a consultation on proposed changes on Kingston Road and Upper Teddington Road. These proposals have been developed to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Safety improvements in the area have already started with the completion of the Ferry Road, Kingston Road and Manor Road junction modernisation in April 2015 and more recently the installation of new street-lighting along... More
    Opened 14 September 2015

  • Draft Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD

    The Sustainable Construction Checklist SPD has been updated to reflect national and regional policy changes and guidance including changes in relation to energy, water efficiency and access standards as well as withdrawal of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide greater detail on policies within the Local Plan to support decisions on planning applications. The updated SPD consists of the following two consultation documents: The draft... More
    Opened 14 September 2015

  • East Twickenham Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the East Twickenham Village area. This will include helping to shape village planning guidance that the Council will consider when deciding on planning applications, both for new development and changes to existing buildings. This is the formal stage of consultation when residents and businesses are being asked about their views on the character of their local area today and for the future,... More
    Opened 9 October 2015

  • Richmond Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Richmond Village area. This will include helping to shape village planning guidance that the Council will consider when deciding on planning applications, both for new development and changes to existing buildings. This is the formal stage of consultation when residents and businesses are being asked about their views on the character of their local area today and for the future, as set... More
    Opened 9 October 2015

  • St Margarets Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the St Margarets Village area. This will include helping to shape village planning guidance that the Council will consider when deciding on planning applications, both for new development and changes to existing buildings. This is the formal stage of consultation when residents and businesses are being asked about their views on the character of their local area today and for the future, as... More
    Opened 9 October 2015

  • East Sheen Primary School Expansion Pre-Planning Consultation Event

    The Council has been working with schools to identify solutions to provide much needed additional primary school places in the Borough. On 14th January 2015 Cabinet agreed to implement the revised School Place Planning Strategy 2015 -2024 which included a recommendation for the expansion of East Sheen Primary School from a two form entry to a three form entry primary school. This expansion will assist in providing the additional permanent primary school places required in the area.... More
    Opened 16 October 2015

  • Parks Satisfaction Survey 2015

    The Richmond Council Parks Satisfaction Survey 2015 aims to assess overall satisfaction with local parks and highlight any areas for improvement. It will help us understand what residents would like to see, and inform spending on park improvements to reflect the views and life style choices of local residents, current and potential park users. We welcome your views and invite you to complete this survey by 8th November when consultation closes. If you have any queries please email ... More
    Opened 19 October 2015

  • Revised Community Plan Consultation

    A community plan sets out a council's aspirations for the next five years and how it will achieve its vision. Richmond upon Thames’ vibrant community plays an active role in determining our community plan, which we call Putting People First. This plan was last refreshed in 2013, and this latest refresh is being carried out to ensure the priorities identified are the right ones for residents and partners, and the plan will cover the period 2015-2020. It has been developed with our partners... More
    Opened 30 October 2015

  • Stanley Road Wild Woodland Play Area

    Stanley Road Wild Wood is an area of secondary woodland to the west of Strawberry Hill golf course abutting the former Territorial Army Voluntary Reserve (TAVR). Historically this area was a gravel extraction site alongside the golf course and fire station. The woodland runs roughly north - south and contains some large oak trees with numerous smaller sycamore and elm undergrowth. The woodland is currently an overgrown wild area with dense ivy, dead trees and abandoned rubbish, owned by the... More
    Opened 2 November 2015

  • A New Town Square for Twickenham

    'At the heart of all our proposals for Twickenham is excellence. Over the past five years we have invested millions of pounds into improving the Town Centre. With improvements ranging from widening the pavements, revitalising the embankment, creating the award winning Diamond Jubilee Gardens and a community building with space for a host of community facilities, including a cinema. We want the very best for Twickenham. A place where people choose to live, work, run a business and... More
    Opened 9 November 2015

  • Richmond Annual Residents Survey 2015

    The fourth Annual Residents Survey 2015 will run from 9th November to 4th December. The Council is committed to listening to residents and taking their views into account when making decisions. The Annual 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... More
    Opened 9 November 2015

  • Madrid Road and North Barnes area proposed 20mph zone and other safety measures

    We are consulting you about a suggested 20mph zone, in an area of North Barnes. Following receipt of a petition from residents of Madrid Road, it was agreed that residents in this road would be formally consulted on the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this road. Provided that 51% of Madrid Road households agree to the proposals then a 20mph limit will be implemented in this road. Additionally, as a result of concerns raised by residents regarding traffic speeds in the wider... More
    Opened 16 November 2015
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