Author Archives: Richard AH White

In March 2025 EastSheenMatters met with Barnes Community Gardeners at Chertsey Court, flats with 166 units and over 300 residents.  As can be seen from the photos, working under the auspices of Barnes Common Ltd and assisting Richmond Housing Partnership, … Continue reading →

On 18 June 2026 the government launched a public consultation on the framework for future decisions on Heathrows third runway. The expectation is to deliver a final planning decision in 2029, ensuring it meets key tests on noise, air quality, … Continue reading →

The Evening Standard reports today that Hammersmith Bridge is unlikely to reopen to vehicles. A report to Hammersmith & Fulham Council, to be considered on 7 July 2026, says fully restoring the 139-year-old bridge would cost the borough around £300 … Continue reading →

The Times reported yesterday that the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is proposing to build a vastly expanded national training centre on the Bank of England-owned site that presently stages the Wimbledon qualifying tournament in Roehampton. It is described as a … Continue reading →

Christ Church, Saturday 4 July 2026 7.00 p.m. Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace’ Conductor, Neavan Lobban, with the Light Ensemble. Tickets available on the door. Run time, c. 1 hour 10 mins. Bar open from … Continue reading →

This is a not infrequent picture in Sheen Lane just to the south of the level crossing at Mortlake Station. The root problem relates to the ability to overtake the lorry, and sometimes two or three. When the level crossing … Continue reading →