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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.

Peter Eaton MBCG gives evidence now at the Stag Brewery Public Inquiry

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Richard AH White

Should a witness be compelled to answer questions in cross-examination with a simple yes or no because the advocate demands it?

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Planning laws reform: an attack on local democracy

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Richard AH White

Simon Jenkins writes in today’s Guardian “Denying local people a meaningful say in their surroundings is undemocratic. Rayner’s beneficiaries are not to be homeless or poor people. In a bid to hit Labour’s target of building 1.5m homes, Rayner’s department … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Some Money for Richmond to play with

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Richard AH White

Draft CIL Compliance Statement dated 6 December 24 extracts Mortlake Green Contribution of £196,316.13 payable on the earlier ofcommencement of above ground works on main site orcommencement of School development. Total figure calculated as follows: Appeal A is likely to … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Richard AH White

Restarts tomorrow at Clarendon Hall. Last day for closing statements Thursday, Meanwhile most important documents https://gateleyhamer-pi.com/en-gb/stag-brewery/inquiry-documents/core-documents/cdk/

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All Saints Parish News

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Richard AH White

The Christmas Carol Service will be at 6.30pm on Sunday 22nd December, and the Crib Service at 4.00pm on Christmas Eve – all very welcome! Dates for your Diary: 22nd December: Carol Service by Candlelight 6.30 p.m. 24th December: Crib … Continue reading →

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Richmond Park Police

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Richard AH White

Sarah Olney reports in her Weekly News that the Metropolitan Police Service may be considering cutting funding for the parks police division based in Richmond Park. Details of this potential change are not available. It is a surprise since there … Continue reading →

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More than a Dent: a new charity in south west London

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Richard AH White

More than a Dent [https://morethanadent.org] is a new charity based in south west London. It is operated in conjunction with Artisan, the coffee shop at 139 Sheen Lane by Milestone Green, and their four other coffee shops in Ealing, Fulham, … Continue reading →

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Affordable Housing Again

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Richard AH White

In his valedictory speech to the House of Lords the Archbishop of Canterbury referenced the Church of England reports on housing. He went on to say that housing must be affordable, particularly social housing. Social housing is one of the … Continue reading →

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Richmond Park Closure

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Richard AH White

Richmond Park will be closed on Saturday 7th December 2024 and opening late on Sunday. And Kew Gardens.

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry Timetable

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Richard AH White

Peter Eaton of the Mortlake Brewery Community Group will not now be giving evidence today. The venue booking was only until 430pm. So no late night sitting. You might think that Counsels’ estimates for cross-examination were wildly out. The Inspector … Continue reading →

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