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  • Seeds of Change: Outdoor Learning in the London Borough of Richmond - Schools Survey

    The London Borough of Richmond is renowned for having some of the best parks in London. The Council would like to encourage the use of the parks and open spaces in the borough for outdoor learning. There is good evidence that a visit to green space has a positive impact on physical and mental well-being and research has shown that there are social benefits, educational benefits and personal benefits linked with outdoor learning. The research evidence is... More
    Closed 30 June 2015
  • Seeds of Change: Outdoor Learning Survey for Organisations

    The London Borough of Richmond is renowned for having some of the best parks in London. The Council would like to encourage the use of the parks and open spaces in the borough for outdoor learning. There is good evidence that a visit to green space has a positive impact on physical and mental well-being and research has shown that there are social benefits, educational benefits and personal benefits linked with outdoor learning. The research evidence is... More
    Closed 30 June 2015
  • Your Vision, Your East Twickenham

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses, community groups and organisations to help with improving the East Twickenham Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas Aspirations for your community that contribute to its character and feel to make it a desirable place to live such as... More
    Closed 29 June 2015
  • Your Vision Your Old Deer Park

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses, community groups and organisations 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 to ensure that any prospective developments on these sites are sensitive to the historic attributes of the Park whilst supporting the important recreational/sporting activities within the Park. ... More
    Closed 29 June 2015
  • Your Vision, Your Richmond

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses, community groups and organisations to help with improving the Richmond Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas Aspirations for your community that contribute to its character and feel to make it a desirable place to live such as strengthening... More
    Closed 29 June 2015
  • Your Vision, Your St Margarets

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) would like residents, businesses, community groups and organisations to help with improving the St Margarets Village area. This will include helping to shape: How current Council policy impacts on planning and development and how best to protect and enhance your areas character and conservation areas Aspirations for your community that contribute to its character and feel to make it a desirable place to live such as... More
    Closed 29 June 2015
  • Elleray Road Teddington Community Parking Zone (Zone 1) Consultation

    Last year the Council received a petition from residents of Elleray Road requesting that the operational hours of the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) be increased. The Council understands that this petition was collated due to the levels of non residential parking, observed by residents in Elleray Road, after the CPZ terminates at 6.30pm. Following consideration of this petition and as part of a review of parking in Teddington, the Council is consulting residents in the CPZ area on... More
    Closed 26 June 2015
  • 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
    Closed 26 June 2015
  • Designation / Extension of Conservation Area - Kew

    Public consultation on proposed extension of the Kew Gardens Conservation Area The Council is proposing to extend the boundary of the Kew Gardens Conservation Area under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. The proposed extension includes this property. As part of this process, the Council is seeking views of all owners and/or occupiers. If applicable I would be grateful if you could draw this letter to the attention of the owner of the property. In brief,... More
    Closed 26 June 2015
  • Designation of Conservation Area - Oaklands Estate, Whitton

    Public consultation on designation of a new Conservation Area: Oaklands Estate, Whitton The Council is proposing to designate the Oaklands Estate as a Conservation Area under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As part of this process, the Council is seeking views of all owners and/or occupiers of properties that would fall in the proposed area . In brief, the implications of Conservation Area designation are as follows; Conservation Area Consent... More
    Closed 26 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
    Closed 26 June 2015
  • VisitRichmond Guide 2015 Questionnaire

    VisitRichmond Guide is the official visitor guide to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Significant changes have been made to the VisitRichmond Guide over the past 6 years. The Guide is available in a printed format and online. The online version can be viewed at http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/guide.aspx . It is distributed locally, nationally and internationally. We would like to know how we can improve the Guide and therefore we would appreciate your opinion and... More
    Closed 12 June 2015
  • Private Rented Sector Survey

    This survey is for landlords of privately rented properties in Richmond borough - we appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is conducting a survey of landlords who own and/or manage homes in the area because: Ending Assured Shorthold Tenancies in the private rented sector is the key reason for homelessness in the Borough By understanding why this occurs, we will be able to work towards developing an... More
    Closed 12 June 2015
  • Draft Prevention Strategy Consultation

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Authority and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have developed their first integrated three year Prevention Strategy to improve the health and well-being of our population and to support people to remain independent. The Care Act (2014) emphasises the importance of a shift in service provision towards preventive services, with the aim of preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and this strategy outlines our approach. This... More
    Closed 10 April 2015
  • Parks Improvement Programme - Redesign of Champion’s Wharf

    As part of our commitment to continually improve our parks and open spaces, London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Parks Department are proposing a complete redesign of Champion’s Wharf (excluding play beach) on Twickenham Riverside. The redesign follows on from the creation of the hugely popular play beach opened in 2013. The intention of the redesign is to create an attractive space connecting the Embankment with York House Gardens, offering a variety of elements including 10 new trees,... More
    Closed 8 April 2015
  • Town Centre Opportunities Consultation 2015

    The purpose of the survey is to obtain the views and perspectives of older residents in the borough in order to gain a better understanding about how suitable they feel the borough’s town centres are to meet their needs and identify issues and opportunities for future improvement. This survey was first undertaken using paper questionnaires at the Full of Life Fair in 2014 with an on-line version available. Whilst the responses provided us with a good base for our initial analysis, we... More
    Closed 28 March 2015
  • House Extensions and External Alternations Supplementary Planning Guidance

    The Council has published the revised House Extensions and External Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation from 9 February to 23 March 2015. This SPD updates the guidance from 2005, to reflect changes in the legislation and policy context. This SPD provides a clear set of guidelines, supported by illustrations, to demonstrate how changes to existing properties, such as side and rear extensions, and loft conversions, should be designed. It is primarily... More
    Closed 23 March 2015
  • Mortlake Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document)

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Mortlake 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
    Closed 23 March 2015
  • Barnes Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document) Consultation

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the Barnes 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
    Closed 23 March 2015
  • East Sheen Draft Village Planning Guidance (Supplementary Planning Document) Consultation

    London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) wants residents and businesses to help with improving the East Sheen 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
    Closed 23 March 2015
  • Draft Refuse and Recycling Storage Requirements SPD

    The Council has published the draft Refuse and Recycling Storage Requirements Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation from 9 February to 23 March 2015. This SPD supersedes the existing ‘Recycling for New Developments’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), which was adopted in 2004. The draft SPD provides up-to-date guidance on the provision, design and location of refuse and recycling storage for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, as well as... More
    Closed 23 March 2015
  • Community Safety Survey - Crime Priorities for Richmond Borough

    This consultation provides an opportunity for you to help set the priorities for the Richmond Community Safety Partnership for April 2015 to March 2016. The Strategic Intelligence Assessment report looks at our performance on a range of crimes over the previous year and helps set the priorities for the coming year. The Community Safety Partnership has a duty to reduce crime and disorder, substance misuse, anti-social behaviour and reduce reoffending. The partnership is made up of... More
    Closed 15 March 2015
  • Local Validation Checklist

    In line with national guidance, local planning authorities should publish a Local Validation Checklist (‘local list’) of their information requirements for applications. The Council is now consulting on a draft Local Validation Checklist, which contains the documents requested at national and local level that need to be submitted with an application in this borough in order for it to be validated. The submission of the right information is a significant factor in making timely... More
    Closed 9 March 2015
  • Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

    Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames was designated as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) with responsibilities for managing local flood risk across the borough. The primary duties of a LLFA are to ensure that flood risks from surface water runoff, groundwater and ordinary watercourses are identified and managed appropriately. To meet this requirement a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) has been produced to ensure that... More
    Closed 6 March 2015
  • Community Roads & Pavements Fund 2015

    Help decide how £35,000 is spent in your local area – nominate now! In the All in One survey, residents highlighted the condition of roads and pavements among their top concerns. In response, the Council aims to make available £490,000 to pay specifically for community nominated improvements. The fourth round of funding is now open for residents to nominate more roads and pavements they feel are in need of extra work. This is in addition to the regular maintenance... More
    Closed 22 February 2015
  • Consultation on Richmond’s Learning Disability Strategy “Our Big Plan”

    This survey is for People with Learning Disabilities and their carers. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group are developing a Learning Disability strategy (“Our Big Plan”). This plan is a draft document. The survey questions will help us find out what’s most important to you and what’s missing from The Big Plan. The answers to these questions will help us to plan your future. You can also come along to our Big Event - this is a... More
    Closed 17 February 2015
  • Changes to charging arrangements

    The Care Act overhauls over 60 years of adult social care legislation in England and introduces a single legal framework. The Act consolidates existing best practice, as well as placing a number of new duties on Councils in supporting people with care and support needs (whether or not they receive any financial support from the Council towards their care) and their carers. The Council already meets many of the requirements under the Act, but there are some areas that require the Council to... More
    Closed 30 January 2015
  • Orchard Road & Netherton Roads Parking Zone Review

    Welcome to the Orchard Road and Netherton Road Parking Review. Purpose of the consultation The Council implemented a Community Parking Zone (Zone S2) in Orchard Road, Netherton Road and St Margarets Road in April 2014 shaded dark green in the diagram. We would like to hear your views about how this scheme has worked since its implementation and whether there are any changes to it that we should consider. Your views are important to us and we invite you to submit your comments by... More
    Closed 23 January 2015
  • St Margarets South Community Parking Zone Consultation

    The Council is undertaking a review in St Margarets to improve parking for residents and businesses in the area and includes: Consultation to review the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) S2 implemented in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area (shaded dark green in diagram in related ducment below) . Consulting residents of the Casillis Road / Heathcote Road area and all roads north and east of Zone S2 (shaded light green) to see if they would wish to see a CPZ... More
    Closed 23 January 2015
  • St Margarets North Community Parking Zone Consultation

    The Council has received a number of communications and petitions from residents in the St Margaret’s North area concerning the lack of available parking for residents due to daytime commuter parking. A review is being undertaken of the Community Parking Zone (CPZ) Zone S2 introduced in April 2014 in the Orchard Road / Netherton Road area of St Margarets (shaded dark green on the drawing in the related documents below). As part of the review, the Council is consulting residents in... More
    Closed 23 January 2015
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