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Local Plan Consultation
We are starting the process of reviewing our existing planning policies within the adopted Core Strategy (2009) and Development Management Plan (2011) as well as considering the allocation of key sites for development. Once adopted, Local Plan documents set out priorities for the development of the borough and are used for making decisions on planning applications. We are keen to have input as early as possible from interested parties, including key stakeholders, national and local... MoreOpened 4 January 2016 -
Upper Capital Limit Consultation
Background In Richmond, we are committed to providing high quality care and support to local residents who need help in their day to day lives. However, all councils are facing significant reductions in public funding for services whilst having to meet increasing demand for support and we are no different. Why are we consulting? Like other councils we have to find ways of reducing spend on many services while ensuring that we are able to provide much needed care and support to... MoreOpened 15 December 2015 -
Council tax reduction scheme consultation
Currently under Richmond’s Council Tax Reduction scheme, households with a low income can receive a reduction of up to a 100% of their Council Tax liability, but this depends on things like their income, savings and the size of the household. In 2016/17, the money we get from the Government to support our services will be substantially reduced so we need to look at how we deal with this gap in funding. Current estimates are that the Council could lose 50% of its Government Grant... MoreOpened 4 December 2015 -
Consultation on the Draft Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy 2016-2021
The Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) have a duty to produce a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWBS). The board’s first Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2013-16) focused on the integration of health and social care services, identifying priority areas where improvements could be made through partnerships. The board is in the process of developing its second JHWBS for 2016-2021. This refreshed strategy will continue to work towards the HWB’s shared vision for... MoreOpened 2 December 2015 -
Community Parking Zones (CPZs) (Zones B1, CB & Z3) - Consultation
The Council is consulting residents and businesses in this area on parking following the opening of the Olympic Cinema in 2013. Residents have expressed concerns about the traffic and parking conditions after 6.30pm when the existing parking controls terminate which include: Lack of available parking space for residents Inconsiderate parking resulting in congestion / access for emergency services Damage to parked vehicles caused by poor manoeuvring ... MoreOpened 20 November 2015 -
North Richmond Parking Review - Consultation
The Council is undertaking a parking consultation in the area shown on the consultation map below 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. This consultation follows a number of requests for a CPZ (including petitions) received by the Council from residents in this area. These requests primarily concern daytime commuter / non-residential... MoreOpened 20 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... MoreOpened 16 November 2015 -
Public Libraries User Survey 2015
Every three years the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) asks local authorities to conduct a survey of adult visitors to public libraries in their borough. CIPFA publishes a report for each borough in order to measure and report on performance of public libraries across the country. The results of the 2015 survey of Richmond borough libraries are summarised in the report below. MoreOpened 16 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 9 November 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... MoreOpened 2 November 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... MoreOpened 30 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 ... MoreOpened 19 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.... MoreOpened 16 October 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,... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 9 October 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 14 September 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... MoreOpened 11 September 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,... MoreOpened 21 August 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. ... MoreOpened 12 August 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. ... MoreOpened 27 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,... MoreOpened 6 July 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... MoreOpened 3 July 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... MoreOpened 28 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 ... MoreOpened 26 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 15 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... MoreOpened 8 June 2015
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