Author Archives: Richard AH White

Given that there has been criticism, implied or specific, of the conduct of Richmond Council Elected Councillors and Officers on EastSheenMatters, it seems opportune to revisit the standards which apply to everyone holding public office. Interestingly the Government launched a … Continue reading →

You might think that having posted a notice on the Council website that a letter had been written to the Department for Education asking for reconsideration of them being ‘minded’ to decide not to continue funding Livingstone Academy at the … Continue reading →

Andy Sutch, who sadly passed away on 16 January 2026,  was a prominent member of the local community in East Sheen and influential across the London Borough of Richmond and beyond.  Locally Andy was a Governor of Tower House School … Continue reading →

ruils is a user-led charity supporting disabled children and adults and people with long term health and mental health conditions to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. They provide advice, information, advocacy, … Continue reading →

Reports are coming in from Malaysia that the Bank of England (BOE) is looking to restart the sale of the freehold of the Qualifying and Community Sports Centre in Roehampton. It is currently leased to the All England Lawn Tennis … Continue reading →

Mr Henry Thomas White was the first stationmaster at Mortlake when it opened on 22 July 1846.  He figured prominently in the place for nearly 40 years and was universally liked not only by the inhabitants but by visitors and … Continue reading →

The Council Meeting on 27 January 2026 listed a number of public questions about the handling of the Pensford Field scandal. The Minutes should make interesting reading! Ms Sarah Atkins has given notice to ask the Leader of the Council: … Continue reading →

Sir James Munby, former President of the Family Division of the High Court, died on 1 January 2026. He was widely regarded as one of the best Family Judges since the inception of the Division in 1971 and for a … Continue reading →