1027 results
-
Elm Grove Road Traffic Changes
CASTELNAU, ROCKS LANE, CHURCH ROAD, ELM GROVE ROAD, QUEEN ELIZABETH WALK - PROPOSED JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AND INTRODUCTION OF ONE WAY WORKING IN ELM GROVE ROAD. We are consulting on proposals to improve traffic conditions at the Castelnau/Rocks Lane/Elm Grove Road/Church Road and Queen Elizabeth Walk signalised junction. The complexity of this 5 arm junction and the number of traffic movements currently provided for results in delays to traffic, especially on Castelnau, Rocks Lane and... MoreClosed 26 November 2012 -
East Sheen Parking Review
A parking review in East Sheen is being undertaken in response to the following issues raised by residents and businesses in the 2010 All in One survey: - The lack of available parking close to people's homes, outside the existing CPZ area, due to commuters and shoppers parking in residential streets and local parking restrictions - The need to improve available parking close to local shops to encourage people to use local shops and to enable fuller use of all road space - The need... MoreClosed 16 November 2012 -
Playground Upgrade, Ham Village Green
Richmond Council encouraged people to have their say in the upgrading of Ham Village Green play area, as part of the commitment for an ongoing programme to maintain and improve the borough's parks & playgrounds. Residents' views were sought on the proposed upgrade of the existing natural play area. MoreClosed 16 November 2012 -
East Sheen Library Sunday Opening
The Library Service is undertaking a review of the Sunday opening hours at East Sheen library. East Sheen library is currently open from 10am to 2pm on Sunday but is very under-used in comparison to Richmond and Teddington libraries which are open on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. We would like to change the Sunday hours at East Sheen so that the library is open from 1pm to 5pm. Having all three libraries open at the same time would ensure a more co-ordinated service which maximises the use of... MoreClosed 16 November 2012 -
Crane Park "People in Parks"
The aim of this project is to expand on the GLA Help a London Park Project by bringing four smaller open spaces under Crane Park, ensuring further enhanced community commitment and involvement in the management of open spaces along the river Crane. We aim also to restore access and visuals to a fifth location that has become overgrown in recent years. 1. Hospital Bridge Road/Willow Way Open Space Currently not accessible due to bramble & heavy vegetation cover. A lot of fly tip at rear... MoreClosed 14 November 2012 -
Proposal for Richmond Choice Based Letting Scheme For Affordable Rent Properties
Richmond Council is proposing to develop a local Choice Based Letting (CBL) scheme to be used for allocating 'affordable rent' properties. The scheme would include all Affordable Rent properties in new housing association developments in the borough of Richmond, Hounslow where Richmond Housing Partnership also has properties, and approximately 30% of existing housing association properties that become available to rent. The new scheme would make the allocation process transparent and... MoreClosed 11 November 2012 -
Tangier Green and Craneford Way Playground Improvements
Richmond Council is encouraging people to have their say in the upgrading of three children's play areas in the borough, as part of the commitment for an ongoing programme to maintain and improve the borough's parks & playgrounds. Residents' views are sought on the proposed upgrade of the play grounds at Tangier Green in North Richmond, and Craneford Way in Twickenham. Posters are on display in both play areas giving outlines of the improvements and designs with an email address for... MoreClosed 23 October 2012 -
Parks Improvement Programme 2 - Holly Road Gardens, Garfield Road Open Space, Champions Wharf Twickenham
The Vision - 'Live Life in Local Parks' Parks Improvement Programme 2 will focus on continuing the infrastructural improvements which have led to Parks and Open Spaces being highlighted as the most important service to borough residents in the All in One survey (2011). The programme will further encourage residents and visitors to not only access parks for recreation and leisure but to also become a part of their day to day life within the borough with project striving to meet all Parks... MoreClosed 23 October 2012 -
Annual Residents' Survey 2012
Richmond Council's annual residents' survey helps us to measure residents' satisfaction with their local area, the Council and the services they receive. With this information we can incorporate residents' views into the way we make decisions and deliver services. We commissioned an independent research company to run a telephone survey for us in September/October 2012. You can view the results report below. MoreClosed 16 October 2012 -
Healthwatch Richmond Upon Thames Questionnaire
HealthWatch Richmond upon Thames will act as the new local consumer champion for Health and Social Care. Its main role will be to: - Provide information and advice to the public on Health and Social Care services - To monitor and listen to the views of the public on Health and Social Care services - To influence the way Health and Social Care services are provided in the future It will provide these services from April 2013 and will replace Richmond LINk which has a smaller set of... MoreClosed 8 October 2012 -
Richmond Joint Health and Social Care - Draft Adult Autism Strategy Consultation
The first ever national autism strategy, Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, was published in 2010 following landmark legislation in the form of the Autism Act in 2009, which ensured that the government was committed to transforming the way in which autism was addressed in England. The Richmond Joint Health and Social Care Adults Autism Strategy will set out the vision, aims, objectives and plans of both health and social care for adults aged 18+ years who have or are seeking a diagnosis of... MoreClosed 4 October 2012 -
Consultation on allocating social housing (affordable rents)
Earlier this year the rules regarding how new social housing was to be funded were changed. Instead of most money coming from Central Government most will now be raised locally by the introduction of affordable rents. In practice this means that social landlords can now set the rent of the property at up to 80% of the market rent. Approximately 1 in 3 properties that we allocate new tenants to will be at a rent level higher than those on the old social rent levels. At the... MoreClosed 30 September 2012 -
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council Tax Support Scheme Consultation
Currently, Council Tax Benefit is a national scheme paid for by central Government but administered by councils. The Government is cutting the amount of money available and asking councils to run local schemes. Richmond expects to lose £1.0m in government grant. The Council is aiming to recover most of this loss through changes to other Council Tax discounts and exemptions but some existing benefits claimants will be affected. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is keen to ensure that... MoreClosed 30 September 2012 -
Consultation on adult mental health rehabilitation services in Richmond upon Thames
The consultation is part of a programme of work to improve local mental health services as set out in Richmond's Adult Mental Health Joint Commissioning Strategy 2010-15. Nationally, mental health services have been changing. Evidence shows that it can be better for a person's mental health to be treated in the community or their own home, rather than in a hospital setting. This means, that if we can develop more local services in the community we can support people to gain more... MoreClosed 14 September 2012 -
Twickenham Area Action Plan - Publication Consultation
The Twickenham Area Action Plan sets out an overall strategy for the future of Twickenham town centre. The Plan covers the period up to 2027 and will be vital to the promotion of a prosperous local economy and investment. This is the final round of consultation before the Plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination. The publication stage of the AAP enables representations to be made based on the Plan's 'legal compliance' and 'soundness'. Scope of the Plan - A... MoreClosed 31 August 2012 -
Twickenham Town Centre - Proposals for Street Scene and Highways Scheme
Over the last 18 months the Council has undertaken extensive evidence gathering and consultation with local people around the future of Twickenham Town Centre. The public supported the general principles within the Twickenham Area Action Plan to improve the town centre environment by reducing the dominance of traffic. Proposals have now been developed that take these principles forward with a detailed scheme - you can view the scheme below. MoreClosed 31 August 2012 -
Developing our special school provision
The local authority wishes to consult with parents and other interested groups on its proposal to develop Strathmore School into a multi-site special school co-located on mainstream school sites. We are dedicated to improving the quality of special school facilities available locally for pupils with severe and complex learning needs. We have an ambitious vision for Strathmore School and are therefore proposing purpose-built facilities co-located on mainstream school sites to offer a... MoreClosed 3 August 2012 -
Direct Payments Prepaid Cards Consultation
Background The Council is committed to continue widening its personalisation offer in Adult Social Care. Prepaid cards can be a great way of increasing flexibility and reducing the barriers to personal budgets. Whilst increasing choice for people, the Council benefits from a cost effective solution that enables them to focus resources on supporting those with more complex social care needs. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has been one of the leading local authorities... MoreClosed 20 July 2012 -
Developing an evidence base for Richmond Council's Tenancy Strategy
There have been many recent changes in the way housing is organised nationally. For example, Housing Associations now have the power to issue fixed term tenancies, rather than lifetime tenancies. As set out in the Localism Act (2011), the Government requires that each Local Authority develops a Tenancy Strategy by November 2012. This Strategy will give guidance to local providers of social housing regarding the various changes that have been passed in law. Before developing this Strategy,... MoreClosed 10 July 2012 -
Heathfield Nursery and Infant School and Heathfield Junior School: development of school site - expansion to four forms of entry
Richmond Council would like to consult with residents and other local groups with an interest in the schools regarding a building scheme proposed by the Council's appointed architects, Jacobs, for the development of the school site to accommodate four forms of entry. The proposed scheme includes the building of a new one storey classroom with elevations facing onto Powdermill Lane. MoreClosed 6 July 2012 -
Residential Contributions Calculator Test
The aim of this consultation is to find out if the new Residential Contributions Calculator is useful and easy to use. The purpose of the calculator is to give people a rough idea of how much they will have to pay for residential services. It gives people the opportunity to work out costs before they contact Adult Social Care. This consultation is open to all residents of Richmond borough. You can find the calculator and the online survey below. MoreClosed 4 July 2012 -
Friars Lane car park pre-planning consultation
Richmond Council would like to gather public views on a scheme proposed to be submitted for planning permission. Please see documents below for more details of the scheme and how to submit your comments. MoreClosed 30 June 2012 -
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - Draft
The update to the SPD is required to reflect changes in the policy context and the funding of affordable housing, as committed to in the Development Management Plan to guide implementation of Local Development Framework policies. In accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement, primarily for this SPD the consultation is targeted at those that are involved in making provision for new affordable housing through the planning process, to gain feedback on the draft document to... MoreClosed 8 June 2012 -
Hampton Wick Infant & Nursery School Expansion from 2 forms of entry to 3 forms of entry
To inform local residents, parents/carers and any other interested parties of the Council's proposal to expand Hampton Wick Infant & Nursery School to a 3 forms of entry Infant School (currently 2 forms of entry) to meet the increasing demand for primary school places within the Borough. The design drawings for the proposed expansion were on display to provide information about the project and to collect views of the proposed plans prior to a planning application being submitted. The... MoreClosed 24 May 2012 -
Community Roads and Pavements Fund 2012
As part of the Council's drive to improve the environment of the borough and after listening to comments from its 'All in One' consultation, an annual community road and pavement funding pot of £35,000 has been made available for highway maintenance in each of the fourteen village areas in the borough. This sum (in total £490,000) is in addition to the maintenance work being carried out by the Council, and each year local residents will be invited to suggest how the money should be spent in... MoreClosed 21 May 2012 -
Future Youth Provision in Twickenham Part 2
Earlier this year over 1,500 young people across the borough had their say about the future of Heatham House. Over 60% of those who responded were in favour of a re-provision of a youth centre onto the neighbouring development, indicating their preference for a new, modern and custom-built youth facility. However, the results also showed that young people had concerns about the two options presented. Whilst a stand-alone facility was preferable, this option was based at the back of... MoreClosed 2 May 2012 -
Council Tax Customer Feedback Survey 2012
The Council is exploring new and innovative ways to make it easier for you to access various services the council provides. In addition to asking you about our current service, we would like your views on a key initiative which will make it more convenient and straightforward for you to use a number of council services. Expanding our secure online personal account Currently, you can manage your council tax account online; we are looking to extend this so that you can manage... MoreClosed 20 April 2012 -
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Notice of Intention to Make a Dog Control Order
In response to a long-standing public complaint, Richmond Council is proposing to make a dog control order to restrict the number of dogs being walked by one person to four. The order is as follows: Notice is hereby given that The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council (the Council) proposes to make an Order under part 6 of the Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005, the effect of which will be to create an offence in relation to: A person taking more than 4 dogs... MoreClosed 12 April 2012 -
Ham Youth Centre Multi Use Games Area
As part of the Youth Service's commitment to providing high quality facilities for young people the Council have been working on a proposal to provide a Multi Use Games Area to be managed by the Youth Centre. On the 10th April there was a consultation event for young people, the local community and any other interested parties. The design drawings for the proposed Multi Use Games Area were on display to provide information about the project and views on the proposed plans... MoreClosed 10 April 2012 -
Proposed Byelaw by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to Prevent and Supress the Nuisance of Unauthorised Mooring
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) is experiencing numerous problems with boats mooring without permission along the banks of the River Thames on land owned by the local authority. The problem of unauthorised mooring on Council land has persisted over several years, but has now increased significantly with around 15-25 vessels usually moored on one small stretch of riverbank at any one time. Most of the boats effectively use the riverbanks as permanent or semi-permanent... MoreClosed 6 April 2012
1027 results.
Page 27 of 35