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  • New Heart for Twickenham November to December 2016

    Over the past few months, Richmond Council has been engaging with residents and businesses in Twickenham in order to gather the creative ideas of all those who wish to see a new heart for the area. Three proposals are now on display at an exhibition in a “pop-up shop” on Church Street and can be viewed here and residents are invited to have their say. The first two proposals have been developed as a direct result of what we heard in the most recent consultation period. The final... More
    Closed 16 December 2016

  • Hampton Wick and Teddington Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Hampton Wick and Teddington Village areas. This includes 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... More
    Closed 9 December 2016

  • Children & Young People's Plan 2016: Shaping services and support for children and young people

    Your views will be used to develop the Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP) for your borough. The plan sets out what services and support will look like over the next four years. To help support the early development of this plan a lot of research has been done to assess what are the emerging issues and needs of children, young people and their families. From this research five key values emerged: Keeping children and young people safe and supported at home and school... More
    Closed 7 December 2016

  • Consultation on School Admission Arrangements for 2018/19

    Each year Richmond Council is required to review its school admissions arrangements. The following information will help inform you about how the admissions process works and gives you the opportunity to offer your views. The consultation document below sets out in detail the proposed admission arrangements for schools in Richmond for 2018 / 2019. Have you say by completing the below online survey, or if you would like a paper copy of the consultation document and survey, please contact... More
    Closed 2 December 2016

  • Richmond Cycling Strategy Consultation

    Richmond’s Cycling Vision is: To get more people cycling more often by making cycling easier, safer and more integrated. The benefits of cycling for health are well known, but they also extend to the wider community - reducing road and public transport congestion, in turn reducing noise, improving air quality and providing health and wellbeing benefits. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has one of the highest proportions of people cycling in London (7%... More
    Closed 27 November 2016

  • Consultation on 20mph speed limit for Nelson Road, Whitton

    The Council is consulting local residents and businesses on a proposal to introduce a 20mph zone on Nelson Road, between Constance Road and the High Street junction. This would also include all cul-de-sacs off Nelson Road between these two points. See the plan below for the proposed extent of the zone. This follows on from the safety works undertaken in the summer and is intended to complement the existing safety measures in place. Please note that improvements to the St Edmunds zebra... More
    Closed 25 November 2016

  • Townshend Community Parking Zone (CPZ) Extension

    The Council has received several requests from residents for the introduction of parking controls in Peldon Court to deter daytime non-resident parking, including commuter parking. It is understood that the level of parking by non-residents in Peldon Court has substantially increased over recent years. In discussions with the Richmond Housing Partnership and ward councillors, the Council has considered this matter and has decided to undertake a parking consultation. Given that the... More
    Closed 11 November 2016

  • Development Control for Noise Sensitive and Noise Generating Development

    A Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been produced by the three London Boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames, Hounslow and Hillingdon in order to address common noise issues affecting all three Boroughs and assist in providing a consistent approach to development where noise is an issue. This SPD supplements each Borough’s Local Plan by providing interpretation of national planning and noise policy in a local context along with advice on the technical requirements that the Boroughs... More
    Closed 11 November 2016

  • Future Planning Framework for the Old Deer Park

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses, community groups and organisations, and visitors to help create planning guidelines for the Old Deer Park Conservation Area. The development of a specific Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the Old Deer Park will help guide future developments and environmental improvements to ensure that they are sensitive to its historic attributes whilst supporting the important recreational, sporting, and... More
    Closed 4 November 2016

  • Retirement Housing Review

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames would like to understand more about older residents' preferences for housing at present and their plans for the future. This information will help the Council to meet the expectations of older people in the Borough and estimate the demand for different types of housing in the future. Please give us your views, whether or not you may be considering retirement housing in the future, in order to help us understand the factors which influence... More
    Closed 4 November 2016

  • Mortlake Green Playground Improvement

    Richmond Council is keen to enhance the play experience at Mortlake Green by installing a number of new play items. We propose to: Install a new play train and platform Install a motorbike and side car spring rocker Install two activity panels Install a variety of games and activity markings onto the tarmac surface of the playground including hopscotch board, alphabet grid, compass point and clock with numerals Please see the poster below for... More
    Closed 31 October 2016

  • Electric Vehicle Recharging Strategy 2016-2026

    UPDATE Thank you to all those who responded to the consultation. Your views have been taken into account in the development of the final strategy. To read the anonymised consultation results and the final strategy please visit the Electric Vehicles pages on the Council website here . Richmond borough is an Air Quality Management Area, with residents frequently experiencing poor air quality which can be harmful to human health, by worsening respiratory conditions. Both... More
    Closed 21 October 2016

  • Hampton Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Hampton Village area. This includes 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 out... More
    Closed 21 October 2016

  • Hampton Hill Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Hampton Hill 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 out... More
    Closed 21 October 2016

  • Installation of Fitness Equipment at North Sheen Recreation Ground

    As part of our commitment to continually improve our parks and open spaces and encourage healthy living, Richmond Council’s Parks team is working with the Friends of North Sheen Recreation Ground to propose a selection of new individual outdoor fitness equipment (FitPoint) within North Sheen Rec. Outdoor fitness equipment can be used by both younger and older people for exercise and to increase physical activity. It can also help to promote participation in sports, reduce isolation in... More
    Closed 17 October 2016

  • Richmond Childrens Centre Service Reorganisation Consultation

    Given the current financial climate, Achieving for Children is required to deliver substantial budget savings over the next three years. A proportion of these savings will need to be made from the Children's Centre budget. In order to find these savings, Achieving for Children is proposing a re-organisation of the current Children's Centre provision. We are asking as many people as possible to take part in a survey, in order to gather people's views and opinions. All feedback from this... More
    Closed 30 September 2016

  • Friendly parks for young and old (Barnes Green)

    We are working to make Barnes Green a Dementia Friendly Park and would like to hear from people with dementia, their carers, family and friends about your experience of using the park, the barriers that you face and what we can do to improve the park for you. We have held initial discussions with a local dementia group on what improvements would be benefical and the key areas to focus on, these include: Entrances / exits Footpath improvements Access to... More
    Closed 25 September 2016

  • Rocks Lane / Mill Hill Road Junction Improvement Scheme

    Proposed junction improvement scheme at Rocks Lane and Mill Hill Road, Barnes. It has been identified that there is strong demand for improved traffic movements and pedestrian crossing facilities at the above junction. A scheme has been developed to address these concerns. In addition to this the opportunity has also been taken to provide better cycle routes in the local area. The consultation plan (link below) illustrates the proposals in greater detail, but broadly the... More
    Closed 18 September 2016

  • New Heart for Twickenham consultation

    Over the past six months, Richmond Council and Francis Terry have been considering all the views and revising the original proposals for the Twickenham development. There have also been a number of meetings with community groups, feeding their comments into an amended concept. However, in a number of the recent meetings, it has been requested that local people would like more time and opportunity to contribute to the design development before proposals are launched. A lot of progress has... More
    Closed 16 September 2016

  • Consultation on proposed changes to Richmond and Wandsworth Councils' pension funds

    Background The Leaders of Wandsworth and Richmond Councils announced on the 23 January 2015 the creation of a shared staffing arrangement (SSA) that will deliver substantial savings to preserve front line services for both Councils. These arrangements have developed into a ‘joint employment’ model, whereby the majority of staff are jointly employed by both boroughs. About the consultation As part of this we will need to bring together the two Council Pension Funds into a... More
    Closed 15 September 2016

  • Housing Allocations Scheme Consultation

    Richmond Council’s current housing allocations scheme was published in 2012. The Council is proposing to review and update its housing allocations scheme for two key reasons: To reflect guidance issued by the Courts following recent case law in relation to the qualification criteria Due to Richmond and Wandsworth Councils establishing a shared staffing arrangement (SSA) with effect of 1 October, to develop a scheme based on best practice across both boroughs which will... More
    Closed 12 September 2016

  • Hamilton Road / Colne Road Area, Twickenham Parking Review

    The Council is undertaking a parking consultation in the green shaded area shown on the attached map as part of a review of parking in the locality. We are seeking feedback from residents and businesses in this area on whether they would wish to see a Community Parking Zone (CPZ) implemented and, if implemented, what days and hours it should operate. This consultation follows a number of requests for a CPZ (including petitions) received by the Council from residents in this area. ... More
    Closed 9 September 2016

  • Hampton Hill Trees Consultation

    Hampton Hill High Street is currently undergoing major improvement works following consultation with residents and businesses in 2015. As these works include repaving the footways, the existing trees outside 169 to 177 Hampton Hill High Street (around Tesco), require special consideration. Currently there are eight Cherry trees along this section of the pavement. Tree roots on Cherry trees are shallow, usually within the top 600mm of the soil, and highly prone to disturb and lift... More
    Closed 9 September 2016

  • Play Improvements, Radnor Gardens, Twickenham

    As part of our continuing programme of play provision and improvements across the borough, the Parks Department are working with the Friends of Radnor Gardens to suggest a series of improvements to the playground in Radnor Gardens, Twickenham. We are keen to improve and enhance the play experience that is currently provided in this well-used play area by installing a number of new play items in the existing play area. Images of examples are provided in the attached documents. The proposals... More
    Closed 29 August 2016

  • Richmond Respite Care Consultation

    We are consulting on the proposed model for the future of Learning Disability respite support in Richmond-upon-Thames. Planned and emergency respite is an essential resource for people with a learning disability and their families and carers, and we have for some time been undertaking a review of the service. Our aim is to improve its flexibility, efficiency, and suitability for supporting and enabling service users with a diverse range of needs, as well as allow families and carers to feel... More
    Closed 19 August 2016

  • Local Plan – Pre-Publication Consultation

    We are now consulting on the first draft of the Local Plan, which sets out a 15-year strategic vision, objectives and the spatial strategy as well as the planning policies and site allocations that will guide future development of the borough. The Plan looks ahead to 2033 and identifies where the main developments will take place, and how places within the borough will change, or be protected from change, over that period. The views of the community are at the heart of the draft Plan and... More
    Closed 19 August 2016

  • Fitness and Access Improvements Consultation: Murray Park

    As part of our commitment to continually improve our parks and open spaces and encourage healthy living, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’ Parks team is working with the Friends of Murray Park to propose the replacement the fitness equipment (FitPoint) located at Murray Park with a selection of individual outdoor fitness equipment or trim trail. The Friends of Murray Park (FoMP) has received a substantial grant from the Rugby World Cup Legacy Fund to help fund the proposed... More
    Closed 5 August 2016

  • Quietway cycle routes consultation

    UPDATE NOVEMBER 2016 THE UPDATED QUIETWAY PROPOSALS WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION FROM 4 NOVEMBER TO 16 DECEMBER 2016 - PLEASE GO TO https://consultation.richmond.gov.uk/environment/quietway1 TO TAKE PART. UPDATE OCTOBER 2016 Following the initial consultation the Council and TfL have continued to develop the Quietways proposals. The latest plans for the Quietway route between Teddington and Ham will be available to view at two public events: 4... More
    Closed 3 August 2016

  • Developing our primary care strategy

    We are all aware that the demands on our health services are greater than ever and as a result the way in which we deliver services needs to change. We expect that over time we will deliver more care in community settings and less care in hospitals and we will have a bigger focus on making services joined up, helping people to stay well and making sure that all patients consistently get the highest standards of care. More and better joined up services need to be provided outside... More
    Closed 31 July 2016

  • Carers Draft Strategy Consultation

    Richmond Council and CCG are refreshing their joint strategy for the period to 2019. The refreshed version is now available for comment, prior to launch later in the year. A consultation was carried out in March 2016, which has helped to inform the strategy; now we are seeking feedback on the draft document. Please read the draft strategy document below and give us your views using the online survey. If you require a paper copy please contact Jackie Phillips on 020 8487 5126 or ... More
    Closed 29 July 2016
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