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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Public Consultation on Sexual Health Strategy

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group have jointly developed a draft Sexual Health Strategy and would like to hear from Richmond residents and local stakeholders on the strategy to find out what they think and understand their priorities and concerns. It is expected that the consultation will highlight the practical experiences of current Sexual Health service delivery in Richmond and will tell us what is working, where challenges lie and how... More
    Closed 28 July 2014
  • Site Allocations Plan pre-publication consultation on additional sites

    The Council is inviting comments on ten new additional 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... More
    Closed 21 July 2014
  • Achieving for Children Childminding Agency Consultation

    Achieving for Children (AfC) is a joint venture between Richmond and Kingston Councils to deliver high quality services for children across both boroughs. AfC are exploring the possibility of setting up a childminding agency. As part of this process we feel it is very important to seek the views of childminders, parents and carers before taking any further steps. Have your say Your views are important to us and will shape the options for childminders and parents/carers across... More
    Closed 4 July 2014
  • Setting the Crime Priorities for the Community Safety Partnership for 2014/15

    The Community Safety Partnership Strategic Intelligence Assessment is a document produced by Richmond Council. It assesses performance against targets for last year and identifies mid to long term crime and disorder issues which are impacting on the borough, such as anti-social behaviour, hate crime, domestic abuse, burglary, town centre and night-time economy crime. The main purpose of the Assessment is to provide a summary of the problems faced by the borough, in order to review... More
    Closed 30 June 2014
  • Community Learning Provision 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 30 April 2014
  • East Sheen Common Play Area Consultation

    The Council proposed putting a new play area within East Sheen Common. Currently there is no play provision in this park and the proposals were designed to create a new play area in keeping with the woodland feel of the site using natural equipment and wooden animal carvings. Currently the nearest play areas are in Worple Way or Tangier Green, both of which are a considerable walk from this site. The position for the proposed play area is in the woodland area between the playing field... More
    Closed 14 April 2014
  • Whitton and Heathfield Supplementary Planning Document Consultation

    The Council would like your views on the Whitton and Heathfield draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Have your say by completing the online questionnaire by 7 April 2014. The SPD provides a vision for your local area. It identifies key policies and helps to identify the ‘local character’ of the area and what features need to be retained. Once adopted the SPD will help to maintain and enhance this local character. The SPD will establish key design principles for new... More
    Closed 7 April 2014
  • Whitton and Heathfield Village Plan Review Consultation

    The Council would like your views on the issues and proposals covered in the Whitton and Heathfield Village Plan Review. Have your say by completing the online questionnaire by 7 April 2014 The Village Plan reflects community needs, aspirations and activities that the community, Council and partners will work together on to shape and deliver. This could include tackling isolation of the elderly, strengthening opportunities to get involved, improving green spaces or planning school... More
    Closed 7 April 2014
  • Kew Supplementary Planning Document Consultation

    The Council would like your views on the Kew draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Have your say by completing the online questionnaire by 7 April 2014. The SPD provides a vision for your local area. It identifies key policies and helps to identify the ‘local character’ of the area and what features need to be retained. Once adopted the SPD will help to maintain and enhance this local character. The SPD will establish key design principles for new development and will be taken... More
    Closed 7 April 2014
  • Kew Village Plan Review Consultation

    The Council would like your views on the issues and proposals covered in the Kew Village Plan Review. Have your say by completing the online questionnaire by 7 April 2014 The Village Plan reflects community needs, aspirations and activities that the community, Council and partners will work together on to shape and deliver. This could include tackling isolation of the elderly, strengthening opportunities to get involved, improving green spaces or planning school places. As part... More
    Closed 7 April 2014
  • Hampton Square Consultation 2014

    Hampton Square is an important local centre providing a range of services and facilities for local residents. The Square has recently benefitted from a London Borough of Richmond upon Thames investment of £800,000 as part of the Council’s Uplift Programme, which has greatly improved the local environment. What is on offer at Hampton Square? Hampton Square has a range of services and facilities including: Sainsbury’s and Boots... More
    Closed 4 April 2014
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