Find activities

1066 results

  • Wandsworth Local Implementation Plan Consultation

    What is the Local Implementation Plan? The Mayor of London published his Transport Strategy in March 2018. Under the Greater London Authority Act 1999, each London borough council must produce a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) saying how it will deliver this strategy at the local level. This is the third round of LIPs, with one being produced for each Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS) to date. The Council has now produced a draft third LIP, which you can... More
    Opened 30 November 2018

  • Nine Elms Pimlico Bridge

    Wandsworth Council is proposing a pedestrian and cycle bridge to connect Westminster and the new neighbourhood emerging in Nine Elms as well as the existing communities south of the river. The connection will improve access to this new shopping, restaurant and cultural district, as well as the new green spaces, thousands of jobs and Northern Line stations. Following consultation in 2017 on nine possible locations between Vauxhall and Chelsea bridges we have now selected three... More
    Opened 2 November 2018

  • Consultation on a Public Spaces Protection Order for the Rosslyn Road area

    We are seeking your feedback on a local issue which may be affecting you - the activities of pro-life organisations who protest or keep vigil outside the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Clinic on Rosslyn Road. There is evidence that there have been protests/vigils outside the clinic on and off over the last ten years. From September 2013, the frequency and scope of the protests/vigils has increased to the extent that they have been almost daily . The protestors/vigil... More
    Opened 29 October 2018

  • Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2019/20

    Since the introduction of the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme, the Council has made a number of changes which have limited the amount that applicants can receive under the scheme. In particular, in 2016/17, the Council introduced a 5% minimum contribution towards Council Tax, meaning that some residents who had never had to pay Council Tax before received bills. In 2017/18, the minimum contribution was increased to 15%. The Council also froze the limits for assessing... More
    Opened 29 October 2018

  • Barnes Green, Railings Replacement

    As part of our commitment to improve parks and open spaces, we are proposing to replace a damaged line of fencing that runs along the Station Road side of Barnes Green with new fencing, as the fence has reached the end of its life and is beyond repair. We would like to consult on three fence option types, these are: Powder coated bow top (approximately 1200mm high) Single post and rail (approximately 600mm high) Vertical railings (approximately... More
    Opened 27 October 2018

  • SEND Futures consultation

    Richmond Council is inviting parents, carers, young people and other stakeholders for their views on the future of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Richmond. The results of the consultation will inform the Council's budget setting process for 2019-20, and help to further develop the local offer of services and support for children and young people with SEND. Have your say We will be holding three... More
    Opened 26 October 2018

  • Tooting town centre pedestrian improvements

    Transport for London (TfL) is consulting on pedestrian improvements in Tooting town centre and would like your views. TfL have been working with Wandsworth Council to develop a scheme to increase walking levels in Tooting town centre and reduce pedestrian casualties, using an innovative and wide-ranging set of pedestrian safety and urban realm improvements. The proposals form part of the Mayor of London’s plan for Healthy Streets - a long-term vision to encourage more Londoners... More
    Opened 25 October 2018

  • Nine Elms Community Consultation

    The Nine Elms area of Battersea is a fast-changing part of the borough with new residents and businesses moving in, and the construction of homes and new Tube stations under way. To help develop Nine Elms as a living and working place, the Council would like to understand the needs of a wide range of people living, working and visiting this part of Wandsworth. The purpose of this short survey is to understand: How existing communities identify and... More
    Opened 22 October 2018

  • St. Mark's Playground Round 2 Consultation

    On behalf of Wandsworth Council, Enable Parks want to understand the views of local residents and people who use St. Mark’s Playground to help decide on the final design for the refurbished playground. An initial round of consultation was held in February to March 2018 , where we asked for your views on a range of different types of equipment for St. Mark’s Playground. Based on the results, three designs have been developed. Please click here to view the three options.... More
    Opened 19 October 2018

  • Heathfield Recreation Ground, Fitness Equipment Improvements

    As part of our continued commitment to improve our parks, we are looking to redevelop the gym at Heathfield Recreation Ground. As a result of securing additional external funding from the London Marathon Charitable Trust, we are proposing to upgrade the gym equipment at Heathfield Recreation Ground, to encourage healthy living and exercise. Equipment would include items that are aimed at people of all ages and abilities. Some of the new equipment will be a borough first and will... More
    Opened 18 October 2018

  • Public consultation: extension of six existing Conservation Areas and designation of nine new Conservation Areas

    During 2014-2017, the Council undertook a comprehensive public consultation programme as part of the development of Village Planning Guidance SPDs. Suggestions were put forward through the consultation for a number of areas to be recommended as new Conservation Areas or for extensions to existing Conservation Areas. Following an assessment of each of the areas, it was recommended that the following areas are of sufficient special historic and/or architectural interest and are... More
    Opened 15 October 2018

  • Draft Wandsworth Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2019-2022

    The Council would like to hear your views on the draft Housing and Homelessness Strategy: A Housing Offer for Wandsworth People. The draft strategy sets out the Borough’s plans for housing and homelessness services for the period 2019-2022. For the first time, the housing and homelessness strategies have been combined into one plan. The strategy sets out how we will help our residents meet their housing needs and ambitions. It covers how we will work... More
    Opened 12 October 2018

  • A call for evidence – your views on the idea of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge in the borough

    Since 2010 there have been a number of community proposals for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the River Thames, particularly one that would link Twickenham with Ham. Over the years there has been much public discussion as to whether or not these proposals would be feasible. Last year, following extensive public consultation and engagement, the new Local Plan was adopted for the borough. The Local Plan is a strategy that s ets out the priorities... More
    Opened 12 October 2018

  • Fishponds Consultation

    Following the successful trial of opening up the site for local families to use, we now want to hear how we could make better use of Fishponds Playing Fields and identify the types of activities and sports you would like to see, including your views on a proposal to provide natural play equipment on the site. Current provision The playing fields are booked by schools and local clubs for sport and are open to the local community when these bookings take place.... More
    Opened 5 October 2018

  • Fishponds Consultation

    Following the successful trial of opening up the site for local families to use, we now want to hear how we could make better use of Fishponds Playing Fields and identify the types of activities and sports you would like to see, including your views on a proposal to provide natural play equipment on the site. Current provision The playing fields are booked by schools and local clubs for sport and are open to the local community when these bookings take place.... More
    Opened 5 October 2018

  • White House, Hampton Community Centre Survey

    The White House Community Centre is at a crossroads in its development. To help make it a vibrant, attractive resource that is fit for purpose in the future and secure its long-term viability, improvements to facilities and services are needed. Hampton on Thames Community Association and YMCA St Paul’s Group are working to understand how the Community Centre is used now and how the community at large would prefer to see it develop. Thank you for completing this survey... More
    Opened 2 October 2018

  • Consultation on Proposed Lorry Ban in the Earlsfield and Wandsworth Common wards (Magdalen Estate)

    The Council wants your views on a proposal to restrict access for 7.5 tons Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to the Magdalen Estate Area. In February 2018, the Council carried out a statutory consultation regarding these proposals. Following this consultation, comments, concerns and objections were carefully considered and the decision has now been made to re-consult on the proposed lorry ban using an expanded area to avoid displacement of HGV traffic in the local area. ... More
    Opened 28 September 2018

  • Richmond Sexual Health Strategy

    The 2019 – 2024 Draft Sexual Health Strategy sets out the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s and NHS Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group’s priorities and approach to improving sexual health locally. Sexual health is an important area of public health as it affects many facets of life and is an integral part of overall health and wellbeing. Moreover, poor sexual health can negatively affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and impacts on society as a... More
    Opened 27 September 2018

  • Wandsworth Sexual Health Strategy

    The 2019 – 2024 Draft Sexual Health Strategy sets out the London Borough of Wandsworth's priorities and approach to improving sexual health locally. Sexual health is an important area of public health as it affects many facets of life and is an integral part of overall health and wellbeing. Moreover, poor sexual health can negatively affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and impacts on society as a whole. The key aim of the draft sexual health... More
    Opened 27 September 2018

  • Consultation on a borough-wide 20mph speed limit

    There is currently great interest across the country in introducing 20mph speed limits and it is a subject that is often raised by residents in this Borough. Residents have said they want their streets to be safer, to reduce the risk of accidents and make roads more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. We are proposing to reduce the speed limit on all roads in the borough, excluding the A316 and A205 (which are under Transport for London red-route control). This will replace the... More
    Opened 24 September 2018

  • Proposed change to the removal and storage policy for homeless households

    We would like your views on a proposed change to the removal and storage policy for homeless households, following the introduction of a new policy in November 2017. What is the Council’s current policy? Our current policy for removal and storage arrangements, and associated charging procedures for homeless households, is an account-based system. This is only offered to clients who have nowhere safe to store their belongings when going into temporary accommodation. An... More
    Opened 10 September 2018

  • Children's Centres Reorganisation Consultation

    The Council would like to hear your views on proposed changes and improvements to our early learning provision at our Children’s Centres. The proposals build on the Council’s recently agreed THRIVE Wandsworth Strategy . To access subtitles for the video, please click on the “Closed Captions” icon on the bottom right of the video player. To change the language please, click on the “cog” icon. The THRIVE Strategy aims to ensure children are given a great start... More
    Opened 10 September 2018

  • Wandsworth Common Management and Maintenance Plan, Phase 2

    The London Borough of Wandsworth has commissioned consultants to develop long term plans for the future management and maintenance of Wandsworth Common. We have carried out an initial phase of consultation and research which included an online consultation, stakeholder workshops, individual interviews and expert surveys in the park. Topline results to this exercise can be found on the consultation webpage . Taking this consultation and research into account we... More
    Opened 7 September 2018

  • Have your say on how adult social care should be funded in the future

    Adult social care and support provides personal and practical support to help people live the lives they want to lead. It supports people of all ages who have disabilities, mental health conditions or are generally frail, as well as their carers. We’re all likely to be touched by social care at some point in our lives, whether that be ourselves or our friends and families. It’s therefore essential that everyone has a say in what the future of social care should look like and how... More
    Opened 22 August 2018

  • Wandsworth Gambling Policy Review 2018

    The London Borough of Wandsworth is calling on local residents, licensed 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 2019, is now underway. Please click here to view the Draft Gambling... More
    Opened 13 August 2018

  • Richmond Gambling Policy Review 2018

    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. A review of the Borough's current policy, which is due to expire in January 2019, is now underway. The Licensing Authority must have regard to the licensing objectives as set out in section 1 of the Act. The licensing objectives are: Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or... More
    Opened 30 July 2018

  • Buccleuch Gardens – Toilet Block Redevelopment

    When new developments take place in the borough, the Council receives funding from developers towards the costs of providing community and social infrastructure in the local area – this is known as Section 106 funding. Following the recent redevelopment of the Star and Garter building, Richmond Council is in receipt of Section 106 funding which we are proposing to use to redevelop the disused toilet block within Buccleuch Gardens, converting it into a new café facility... More
    Opened 16 July 2018

  • Garratt Park Playground and Ball Court Consultation

    We want to hear how you use and value Garratt Park Playground and the ball court in order to guide how we move forward with improving the park. In July 2016 money was awarded from Wandsworth Local Fund (WLF) to a scheme to resurface the play area in Garratt Park and incorporate a tree root barrier membrane to limit the damaging effects of the boundary poplars on the playground. Subsequent investigative work to deliver this project has made it clear that there is a need to redesign... More
    Opened 12 July 2018

  • The Community Fund

    The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tax collected by Richmond upon Thames Council and paid by developers. In Richmond, a portion of the total tax collected in an area will be spent on local priorities. This is the neighbourhood portion of CIL; the Community Fund (formerly known as the Village Planning Fund). Sixteen projects were successful in their application to Round 1 of the fund. A total of £826,750 was awarded to community projects across the borough. A total of... More
    Opened 18 June 2018

  • Strafford Road - School Safety Measures

    We would like your views on a school safety proposal on Strafford Road, Twickenham. Concerns have been raised through the St Mary’s Church of England School Travel Plan regarding the lack of a safe place to cross the road outside of the middle site for the school. Officers assessed conditions at the end of school time and found that parents and pupils currently cross in random locations and often between parked cars where sightlines are reduced. Concerns were also... More
    Opened 15 June 2018
1066 results. Page 17 of 36