Author Archives: Richard AH White

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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.

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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Note the date! Tuesday 11th February

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Barnes Home Guard Talk

People and Places 76a Richmond Park Road, London SW14 8LA 11am to 1pm Refreshments available. Tuesday 11th February

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Sheen Charity Shops to Close

We hear that three local charity shops are shortly to close: Barnardo’s, Princess Alice Hospice and Shelter. Barnardo’s has had a local presence for over 40 years. Princess Alice Hospice is closing on 7 March 2025. Shelter?? So the closure … Continue reading →

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