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Consultation on Sixth Form Provision in Richmond Upon Thames
In December 2010, the Council decided to see whether it would be possible to set up viable sixth form provision in the eight secondary schools and academies within the borough (by 'viable', we mean that the provision would be sustained by sufficient student numbers to ensure that a broad and attractive curriculum could be offered). As part of that work, we wanted to know your views on whether or not establishing sixth forms would be a good idea and how they would have influenced your... MoreOpened 28 March 2011 -
Primary School expansions - proposed Strafford Road Primary School
It is proposed that part of the existing hospital building at the St John's/Amyand House site is converted to a Primary School to provide additional school places for the increasing number of children living in Twickenham. Consultation and Information event A consultation and information event was arranged for Tuesday 22 March 2011 (4pm - 8pm in Clarendon Hall, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AA) to give information on: - what the proposed school will look like -... MoreOpened 22 March 2011 -
Local Implementation Plan (consultation phase 2)
In May 2010, the Mayor of London published the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS2 - see link under background documents). The Strategy sets out the objectives within which all London boroughs have to work for the next three years. The borough's Local Implementation Plan (LIP) sets out the Council's plans for delivering the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy from 2011 onwards. It will be a statutory document, used for Transport Planning purposes for the next 3 years. We initially... MoreOpened 25 February 2011 -
Changes to SEN Transport Service 2011
Richmond Council is consulting with users and their families on its proposed changes to SEN (Special Educational Needs) transport services in the borough, including the introduction of community pick-up points. The consultation will be piloted at More House School and will seek views on proposals to reduce the number of vehicles that currently provide school transport. The service will move from individual homes towards a community point pick-up service. Parents at More House School... MoreOpened 25 February 2011 -
Draft Buildings of Townscape Merit Supplementary Planning Document
The guidance, which originated in the early 1980's, has been updated to take into account subsequent changes to national and local policy context. The draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was subject to public consultation from 14 February to 28 March 2011. Consultation Documents were made available on the Supplementary Planning Documents webpages and comments were invited by post or email. MoreOpened 14 February 2011 -
Draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document
This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is an update of the existing Sustainable Construction Checklist, which provides guidance and details on the Council's requirements with regard to sustainable design and construction. This update is proposed in order to bring the SPD up to date to reflect national, regional and local policy changes since its adoption in August 2006, and to simplify and speed up the process in assessing and complying with the checklist. The draft SPD was subject to... MoreOpened 14 February 2011 -
West London Waste Plan - Proposed Sites and Policies Document
Consultation was carried out on the West London Waste Plan (WLWP), Proposed Sites and Policies document. The "Proposed Sites and Policies Consultation Document" includes a set of sites which are thought to offer potential for future waste management proposals, together with a set of draft policies which will be jointly used by the six boroughs to determine future planning applications for waste facilities up to 2025. The document is part of the Local Development Framework. CAG... MoreOpened 9 February 2011 -
Redevelopment of Twickenham Academy 2011
Whitton School reopened as Twickenham Academy last year. As part of the conversion of the school to an Academy, the Council has been awarded a grant from central government to rebuild the school. The school, its sponsors, and the Council have worked on plans for the new Academy for several months and have developed a detailed design. Consultation event A design consultation event was arranged for Monday 7 February 2011 (5pm - 7pm, Twickenham Academy, Percy Road, Twickenham, TW2... MoreOpened 7 February 2011 -
Stag Brewery Draft Planning Brief 2011
The Council prepared a draft Planning Brief for the Stag Brewery site which was subject to public consultation from 4 February - 18 March 2011. The final version, taking account of consultation responses, will have the status of a 'material consideration' in the event of any planning applications for the development of the site when brewing ceases. The Brief sets out clearly the acceptable land uses, heights and other design considerations for each part of the area. The Planning Brief... MoreOpened 4 February 2011 -
Proposed closure of Heathfield Library
Heathfield Library is to close on 17 March 2011 because the existing library site in Percy Road has been sold to the NHS Local Investment Finance Trust to enable the development of a new health centre for the Heathfield and Whitton areas. The decision to sell the site was taken by the Council on 7 July 2008. The Council's initial proposal was to re-locate the library to a temporary building on the site of Heathfield Junior School in Powder Mill Lane, until such times as a... MoreOpened 11 January 2011 -
All in One Business Survey 2011
This survey was carried out to help us further understand business needs in the context of local communities. It has been designed to complement the 'All in One' survey sent to every household and give us a more comprehensive picture of local business needs. Why are we doing this? Businesses are an important part of the fabric of their communities, providing employment and services, whilst contributing to the very character of the places they trade from. They may often have a... MoreOpened 10 January 2011 -
School Admission Arrangements 2012/13 entry
The Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 1999 and the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 require the LA to consult with admission authorities within our 'relevant area' and with our neighbouring LAs on the proposed admission arrangements prior to making a determination. The relevant area is defined as within the administrative boundary of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ... MoreOpened 9 December 2010 -
Church Road playground improvements
The children's play area at Church Road, Teddington, is to receive an upgrade from Richmond Council, once neighbours and children on the local school council decide how they would like the site to look and what equipment they want. It is part of a £200,000 scheme to upgrade seven play areas across the borough. A meeting was held at St Mary's and St Peter's Primary School on 2 December 2010 with children, Councillors and play manufacturer representatives. The children reviewed the... MoreOpened 2 December 2010 -
Designation of Buildings of Townscape Merit
We are consulting owners/householders to seek their views on buildings becoming 'Buildings of Townscape Merit'. Owners/householders who are affected have been written to directly to ask for their comments. MoreOpened 25 November 2010 -
Orleans Infants School Improvement Works - pre planning consultation 2010
The Council has Central Government funding available to expand the communal areas at Orleans Infant School. This expansion is very much needed, given the higher number of children on site due to additional classes currently at the school, and will have an immediate benefit for children and parents. Architects, from a company called DLA, have been working closely with the school, governors and Council to develop the design, which is nearing the point where a planning application will be... MoreOpened 15 November 2010 -
Lowther Primary School Expansion - pre planning consultation 2010
Demand for school places in Richmond upon Thames primary schools is high and increasing. As part of the Council's strategy to meet this demand, it is proposed to expand Lowther Primary School in Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, from a one form to two form of entry primary school. Architects have been working closely with the school, governors and Council to develop the design which is nearing the point where a planning application will be submitted. Consultation event The local... MoreOpened 10 November 2010 -
All in One Household Survey 2010
'Your borough, Your say' The All in One was a major pledge of the administration to be carried out in 2010. Its purpose has been to find out peoples' priorities for the areas where they live and to better understand how residents would like to be involved in shaping and delivering local services. Further details are available at the All in One webpage. MoreOpened 8 November 2010 -
Barefoot Consultation - Future of Stag Brewery and related areas
The Council is working to develop a planning brief with the aim of ensuring that any future redevelopment of the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake reflects the wishes of the local community whilst at the same time providing a commercially viable and deliverable scheme. A specialist firm has been appointed to provide some options indicating how the site and the immediate surroundings could be redeveloped. We want to proceed openly and with the community in trying to secure the best... MoreOpened 4 November 2010 -
Hampton Hill Library - pre planning consultation 2010
Hampton Hill Library has re-located to a new site in the High Street, Hampton Hill. The former library site (Windmill Road) will be sold and, to add to its value, it is proposed that planning consent to turn it into a residential site is obtained and included in the sale. An exhibition on the proposals was held at the former library site on Tuesday 2 November, where Council officers and the architect were available to explain the proposals and answer questions. It was publicised in... MoreOpened 2 November 2010 -
Development Management DPD - publication
This is a six week public consultation on the Council's final version of the Development Management DPD and Proposals Map Changes. Following this publication consultation, the Development Management DPD including the Proposals Map will be formally submitted to the Inspectorate for Examination by an independent Inspector. If the DM DPD is found "sound", it will be formally adopted later in 2011. MoreOpened 25 October 2010 -
Darell Primary School - pre planning consultation 2010
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking to improve accommodation for special educational needs (SEN) at primary schools in the borough. The Council has appointed Jacobs to develop proposals to move the SEN unit to the ground floor and remodel the administration areas at Darell Primary School. Jacobs has been working closely with the school and governors to develop the design which is nearing the point where a planning application will be submitted. Consultation event ... MoreOpened 19 October 2010 -
Adult Social Care Consultation 2010
Background to the consultation, including why we consulted, is available in the Consultation Document and questionnaire (link below). Further information is also available on the Adult Social Care Consultation webpage (link below). Our proposals The three key changes we are proposing around Adult Social Care are: - Changes to the Self Directed Support Contributions Policy (the way the Council charges for Adult Social Care), so that where people are able to afford it, they contribute... MoreOpened 15 October 2010 -
Richmond Town Centre Station Area improvements
In 2006/07 the Council undertook widespread consultation to assess the level of support for the TfL funded Richmond Town Centre enhancements scheme. The results were favourable, and the section between Hill Street and the Quadrant has now been completed. The Council has now developed detailed proposals for the area outside of the station and on Kew Road. There are two different scheme options and this phase 2 consultation is to find out which of these two scheme options has most... MoreOpened 15 October 2010 -
Whitton Town Centre Improvements 2010
The Council carried out this public consultation following confirmation of funding to make improvements in Whitton Town Centre. The upgraded street scene will improve conditions for pedestrians in the High Street between Nelson Road and Jubilee Avenue, and include the area around the library. Funding has been allocated from the Council with possible further contributions from the Heathrow Community Grant awards scheme. Further information about the proposals is available at the below... MoreOpened 15 October 2010 -
Sheen Mount Primary School - pre planning consultation 2010
As part of the Council's commitment to provide additional school places for children in Richmond upon Thames, it was proposed to expand Sheen Mount Primary School. A pre-planning public consultation was arranged to invite parents, local residents and stakeholders to view displays and comment on plans for this school expansion. Consultation event An informal, drop-in public consultation event was held on Thursday 14 October 2010 between 3.30pm - 7.30pm in Sheen Mount School's... MoreOpened 14 October 2010 -
Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport and Exercise 2010
The Sports Development Team consulted with adults, young people and parents and carers of children with disabilities in the borough to find out about their participation in sporting activities. We carried out the research to find out what activities people are currently participating in, what they would like to participate in and associated information in order to form the development of the forward plan, which will help to inform the future of inclusive and disability sports. ... MoreOpened 9 October 2010 -
Changes in Parking Charges 2010
The Council invited the public to comment on its proposals to alter the car parking charges within the borough. It is proposed to remove the emissions-based criteria for all parking charges. Parking permits Charges for resident and business permits will be set at a flat rate according to your community parking zone. Band A (engine CO2 emissions of 100g/Km or less) vehicles will still qualify for free permits. The refund process will be simplified and the 2-year permit duration will... MoreOpened 8 October 2010 -
New Adult Social Care web pages - 'Your Support Your Way'
The aim of the new web pages is to make our entire information accessible, user friendly and easy to find. The web pages are a self service tool, where people can find their own information and advice. People can also fill in an online 'contact me' form and a simple self-assessment form stating their current situation, so that we can get in touch with the detailed information they have asked for. We will be testing the new pages, titled 'Your Support Your Way', with service users,... MoreOpened 7 October 2010 -
Legal Services Survey (Richmond upon Thames and Merton)
The Legal Services of Merton and Richmond Council are currently investigating the possibility of setting up a shared legal service. As part of this process, Legal Services are keen to ensure that any future shared service delivers the highest standard of legal support and the best possible customer service. To assist in this process, Legal Services are capturing the present perception of staff about how the service currently operates, its strengths and weaknesses. The results will be... MoreOpened 7 October 2010 -
Library Service Review 2010
Libraries are a valued community service in Richmond upon Thames. Last year there were more than 1.4 million visits to our 13 libraries; however, the way that people are using our libraries has changed - fewer books are being borrowed and people are increasingly choosing to access library services online. We want to make sure that we are providing the right library services for residents but we will need to do that in the context of the current financial climate. The Council is faced with a... MoreOpened 4 October 2010
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