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  • Budget Consultation 2010

    As in previous years, the Council consulted residents in the borough to inform the budget setting process for the next financial year and to seek views on service delivery in Richmond upon Thames. The consultation was also used to explore resident's views on how the Council has already begun to respond to the current economic challenges and how, going forward, it can best continue to tackle these issues. The consultation took place in the form of an evening workshop, including a... More
    Opened 8 September 2010

  • Parks - customer satisfaction survey 2010

    This survey was carried out with parks users across the borough to find out how satisfied they are with various aspects of the parks service. The results will also be used to build a profile of users, including why and how frequently people visit, and to inform future service delivery. The survey was carried out onsite at parks (from 6 September to 17 September). A fuller version of the survey was also available to complete online. The deadline for completing the online survey was... More
    Opened 6 September 2010

  • Young People and Parents substance misuse survey 2010

    This is a consultation with existing and potential service users of Young People Drugs and Alcohol Service and their families to identify needs. The findings will be used to inform service needs analysis, planning and commissioning. Three surveys form this consultation, including a survey of providers, users and parents/carers. They were sent by post and also available online. The deadline for responses was extended from 1 October to Monday 18 October, to allow time for further... More
    Opened 1 September 2010

  • Evaluation of Connexions Service

    This consultation was held with existing and potential service users to assist with future service planning. Consultation was publicised via the Council's website and youth magazine. More
    Opened 1 September 2010

  • Draft Licensing Policy 2010

    A revised policy has to be put before the Council as part of the current three year statutory cycle for policy adoption and renewal under the Licensing Act 2003. In advance of this, we sought views on the revised draft. The policy is the guide for decision makers, applicants and those that wish to make representations for or against licensing applications. This refers to licensing of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment. The aim of the revisions has been to: ... More
    Opened 20 August 2010

  • Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues and Sex Establishments 2010

    The Council consulted the public on whether its policy on sex establishments and sexual entertainment venues should change following new Government legislation. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 currently requires a sex shop and a sex cinema to apply for and be granted a sex establishment licence, but by Section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 it is proposed that a sexual entertainment venue (e.g. table dancing, lap dancing or similar activities) will also... More
    Opened 20 August 2010

  • Local Economic Assessment - Business survey 2010

    The Local Economic Assessment takes a holistic view of how the borough's economy works and connects to other places and issues. It does this by examining issues from the perspective of residents, businesses and visitors. It will inform economic strategy, the Local Development Framework, the Community Plan and other strategic plans. The findings will also help to inform the business element of the 'All in One' survey. A business survey featured as part of the assessment. The survey was... More
    Opened 16 August 2010

  • Barefoot Consultation - The Future of Twickenham

    This public event has been organised to involve the local community in the regeneration of Twickenham and gain ideas and views. It addresses Twickenham Riverside and other major projects, such as the redevelopment of the Post Office sorting site; planned improvements at Twickenham Station and a planned hotel to be opened at Regal House. This consultation has been called 'barefoot' as we enter it with no preconceived ideas or notions. Consultation event A three day public event was... More
    Opened 22 July 2010

  • Grey Court School Remodelling and Extension - pre planning consultation 2010

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking to improve accommodation for special educational needs and provide enhanced curriculum facilities for 14 - 19 year old pupils at secondary schools in the borough. The Council has appointed Pick Everard to develop proposals for Grey Court School that will involve the remodelling and extension of the current buildings. Pick Everard has been working closely with the school and governors to develop the design which is nearing the point... More
    Opened 17 July 2010

  • Twickenham Station and Surroundings Design Standards SPD

    Opinions were sought on a new consultation document which proposes to give the authority's planning committee guidance on how any applications for the redevelopment of the Twickenham Station area should be considered. The new draft supplementary planning document (SPD) sets out suggestions as to the size, scale and height of any potential development in this area. The documents include a proposal suggesting suitable heights for new buildings in the area should be up to five storeys... More
    Opened 16 July 2010

  • Workforce Development Survey 2010

    As part of Richmond Council's commitment to delivering good quality services to adults, and to building a for-for-the-future workforce, we are developing a borough Integrated Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care. In order to make sure that the strategy is as widely based as possible, Council staff and partners in the Private and Voluntary sectors are being asked to complete an online questionnaire. The survey asks questions about training, career progression and communications.... More
    Opened 8 July 2010

  • Hampton Children's Centre

    Following the closure of Hampton Clinic earlier this year, the Council is working towards the creation of a Children's Centre facility on the site of the former clinic (Tangley Park Road, Hampton, TW12 3YH). The proposed Children's Centre, funded by a central government grant, will be an exciting place for children, young people and their families in the local community where they can access a range of activities, advice and services to support parents. The Centre will also house a... More
    Opened 8 July 2010

  • St Mary Magdalen's Expansion - pre planning consultation 2010

    St Mary Magdalen's RC Primary School in Mortlake is to undergo construction to provide two classrooms as part of the LBRuT Primary School expansions programme. These will provide additional school places for the increasing number of children living in Mortlake. Consultation Event A consultation event was held on Tuesday 6 July 2010 from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at St Mary Magdalen's RC Primary School (Worple Street, Mortlake, SW14 8HE) to provide information and capture views. The event... More
    Opened 6 July 2010

  • Waldegrave School for Girls Remodelling and Extension - pre planning consultation 2010

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking to improve accommodation for special educational needs and provide enhanced curriculum facilities for 14 - 19 year olds pupils at secondary schools in the borough. The Council has appointed Pick Everard to develop proposals for Christ's School that will involve the remodelling and extension of the current buildings. Pick Everard has been working closely with the school, governors and Pollard Thomas architects to develop the design which is... More
    Opened 6 July 2010

  • Orleans Park School Remodelling and Extension - pre planning consultation 2010

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking to improve accommodation for special educational needs and provide enhanced facilities for 14 - 19 year old pupils at secondary schools in the borough. The Council has appointed Pick Everard to develop proposals for Orleans Park School that will involve remodelling and extension of the current buildings. Pick Everard has been working closely with the school and governors to develop the design which is nearing the point where a... More
    Opened 5 July 2010

  • Day Care Centres for Older People - Customer Survey

    This survey was carried out with Day Care Centre users and their carers to assess how satisfied they are with the service provided and where improvements, if any, need to be made. A hard copy of the survey was distributed to users and carers. More
    Opened 1 July 2010

  • Christ's School Remodelling and Extension - pre planning consultation 2010

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking to improve accommodation for special educational needs and provide enhanced curriculum facilities for 14 - 19 year olds pupils at secondary schools in the borough. The Council has appointed Pick Everard to develop proposals for Christ's School that will involve the remodelling and extension of the current buildings. Pick Everard has been working closely with the school, governors and Diocese to develop the design which is nearing... More
    Opened 30 June 2010

  • Upper Teddington Road Bridge works

    Essential works are to be carried out to the Network Rail bridge in Upper Teddington Road in late July, requiring all or part of the road to be closed for several weeks. Before work was due to begin, Richmond Council organised a public meeting on 24 June 2010 at 7.30pm in Bullen Hall (Bennett Close, Hampton Wick) where residents could find out about the works and have their say on how they would like the road to be shut. There were two courses of action regarding the road... More
    Opened 24 June 2010

  • Housing and Council Tax benefits - customer survey

    This survey went to a random sample of 2,125 service users who, over the last twelve months, either made a new claim for housing/council tax benefit or reported a change in their circumstances. The survey was designed to gain an understanding of satisfaction with the service received and how it was conducted. The deadline for returns was extended to allow time for further responses. A reminder letter was sent to survey recipients. More
    Opened 19 June 2010

  • St Margaret's Estate Conservation Area Extension 2010

    The Council is proposing to extend the boundary of the St Margaret's Estate 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. In brief, the implications of Conservation Area designation are as follows: 1. Conservation Area Consent will be required for the demolition of most buildings and structures (including... More
    Opened 15 June 2010

  • Barn Elms Pavillion / Parking Replacement scheme

    The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has been working over a considerable period of time with users and local stakeholders to find a solution to improving the facilities at Barn Elms. A scheme was designed to meet the needs of all parties involved and funding sources were found. This information was then presented to the public and interested parties for consultation. Consultation event A public meeting took place on 19 May 2010 from 5pm-8pm at the Barnes Old Sorting Office.... More
    Opened 19 May 2010

  • Playbuilders Year 2 - Crane Park

    In the past, the Department of Education has given the borough funding to develop natural play areas across the borough. One project has been identified this year and the borough will receive funding in the amount of £75,000 to develop a natural play area in Crane Park, near the Shot Tower. This would be put towards enhancing existing features and creating new ones. The site will have open access and will be free of charge. Consultation with the local community is being undertaken to develop... More
    Opened 1 May 2010

  • Chase Bridge Primary School - pre planning consultation 2010

    An initial consultation drop-in session was held at Chase Bridge Primary School on 23 April 2010 from 2pm to 7pm to provide attendees with detailed information on proposals to develop the site. Members of the design team, the Council's project manager, the headteacher and a school governor were available to explain the scheme and discuss specific areas of interest with members of the public. More
    Opened 23 April 2010

  • Radnor Gardens parks improvements

    To work with the Friends of Radnor Gardens group on improvements to the site, as part of the Council's borough wide Parks Improvement Programme. More
    Opened 1 April 2010

  • Building Control satisfaction survey 2010/11

    In order for the Building Control department to improve its services we continually review the service we provide to our customers. Your feedback is very important to us and will help us to continue improving our service. We instituted a process of customer surveys from January 2005 when a survey form was sent out with every (1) Completion Certificate and targeted householders/home owners, and this is a continuous service. The other customer surveys we... More
    Opened 1 April 2010

  • Primary School expansions - Chase Bridge Primary School

    Proposals on the expansion of Chase Bridge Primary School from a two-form entry to a three-form entry from September 2011 onwards were open for comment from 26 March - 14 May 2010. More
    Opened 26 March 2010

  • Evaluation of the Community Support Service 2010

    The Council consulted service users as part of an evaluation of Community Support Services that it provides for individuals with learning disabilities. The consultation included two surveys: one sent to service users who took part in group activities run by Community Support Services and another survey sent to service users who used Community Support Services in their homes. They were asked a series of questions to gain views on what they thought of the support they received. More
    Opened 1 March 2010

  • Improving the education of secondary age children with SEN

    Improving the education of children with special educational needs (SEN) is a key priority in the new Children and Young People's Plan. It is part of an investment programme to provide better resources for all children in Richmond upon Thames. This consultation sets out proposals to improve the provision for children with SEN in our mainstream secondary schools. The consultation form was available to complete online and the following drop-in sessions were available for... More
    Opened 1 March 2010

  • Teddington Lock and Riverside Drive

    The consultation document was sent out to a catchment area of 200 households. More detailed plans were available at Ham Library and on the Council website. More
    Opened 19 February 2010

  • Survey of equipment and minor adaptations

    The survey of equipment and minor adaptations is a statutory survey run by all councils throughout England. Results are submitted to the Information Centre. The findings also inform two National Indicators showing how equipment and minor adaptations have affected service users' quality of life and how service users were treated by those who discussed their needs with them. Provisional findings will be published by the Information Centre in September. A report will also be produced and... More
    Opened 5 February 2010
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