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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.

Stag Brewery Public Inquiry Restarts

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Richard AH White

The Inquiry restarted today at Cole Court at 10am. Viability is the key question of the day. Cost of acquisition £158 million. Viability based on £32 million. Why? Let us hope we get an explanation today. Smaller than Clarendon Hall … Continue reading →

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Parish week

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Richard AH White

Mothers’ Union Bring and Buy coffee morning at St Mary’s on Saturday 7 December at 10.15am  Macmillan Carol Concert at All Saints at 6.00pm on Saturday 7 December (tickets £15 on the door) 

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Kew Retail Park Development

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Richard AH White

Sarah Olney MP has also reported in her latest weekly newsletter that St George’s, the company behind the proposed Kew Retail Park, has decided to maintain it as retail space “for the foreseeable future”. This means that no plans are … Continue reading →

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Sarah Olney MP on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Richard AH White

Sarah Olney has published her (well argued) letter about the Bill in Richmond Park News and on her website. It is just the kind of issue that should be debated locally and not just among those who subscribe to her … Continue reading →

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The Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Mid-term report

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Richard AH White

We have had two weeks of evidence with two further weeks to come. What might be considered the most important evidence, on viability and affordable housing, will be heard over three days from Tuesday, 3 December 2024. It can be … Continue reading →

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Assisted Dying Bill

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Richard AH White

Your MP voted against the Assisted Dying Bill. How would her constituents have voted?

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Richmond Park Cycling: Ongoing Discussions

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Richard AH White

Paul Richards during his talk about Richmond Park (https://wordpress.com/post/childlawobserver10.com/1006) to the Mortlake with East Sheen Society (www.mess.org.uk) on 28 October said: “The speed limit on Park roads is 20 mph but this does not apply to bikes. ,,,,,The Park had … Continue reading →

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Supporting Local Small Shops

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Richard AH White

If you are an American Express cardholder then consider supporting your favourite local small shop by voting for them in the Champion Small 2024 event. Go to https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/life-with-amex/shop-small/

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Community Bluescapes

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Richard AH White

Community BlueScapes is a partnership between London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Barnes Common Limited, and WWT. They are coming together to create healthier neighbourhoods in the Beverley Brook catchment in Richmond and ensure communities are flood and weather resilient … Continue reading →

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Tennis Coaching at Roehampton

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Richard AH White

The All England Lawn Tennis Club announces that its January Coaching sessions at Roehampton are now available to book via their website. https://roehampton.communitysport.aeltc.com/ The Classes will run at the below times: Tuesday Beginners – 19:30-21:00 for players new to tennis. … Continue reading →

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