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About Richard AH White

Retired Solicitor specialising in child law and former Tribunal Judge hearing cases on special educational needs and welfare benefits.

Mortlake with East Sheen Society

Advance Notice MESS AGM will be held on Monday 24 March 2025 at All Saints Church.

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Housing Development in Richmond

The largest housing development in Richmond is at the Mortlake Brewery site. A decision on the planning applications is due next month. But there are (or were) two other developments close by, which also involve housing.. There are firm reports … Continue reading

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Transport Police Local

Sarah Olney MP for Richmond Park has written to pass on a response received from TfL after she enquired whether there were plans to make cuts to our Transport Police: ‘It is disappointing to hear that inaccurate information is being … Continue reading

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The Secret Policeman’s Ball *

It was reported here earlier in the week that a decision was expected about the future of the Parks Police on Friday. See https://childlawobserver10.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1854&action=edit That did not happen. But yet again the extreme financial pressure under which the Metropolitan Police … Continue reading

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Richmond upon Thames Schools: Balancing the Intake

The Government has recently announced plans in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to introduce new duties for schools and local authorities to co-operate with each other regarding admissions and for schools to co-operate with local authorities regarding placement planning. … Continue reading

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Richmond Parks Police Decision

Rumours are swirling round East Sheen that a closed door decision has been made about the Police Unit for Richmond and Bushy Parks. And that it will be formally announced today.

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Hammersmith Bridge

The Evening Standard has reported on a recent meeting of a taskforce aimed at getting the Bridge open to motor vehicles. The meeting, shrouded in secrecy, apparently took place on 31 January 2025. The group had held its last meeting more … Continue reading

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Let’s Kew up for a bit of Brightness

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CPZ Extensions: Richmond Park Road and East Sheen Avenue Decisions

https://cabnet.richmond.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=500000985 Assessment by officers The Council seeks to demonstrate, wherever possible, that there is supportwithin a community for an existing CPZ to be extended. In this case, for theCouncil to consider progressing the implementation of a CPZ extensionfollowing these consultations, … Continue reading

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Jamming

SHEEN LIVE JAM – SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH  Calling all music lovers!  Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love to jam, join up for an evening of fantastic entertainment and community vibes starting from 7pm. Bring your instrument, … Continue reading

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