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Richmond Ice Rink
When the Richmond Ice Rink opened in 1928, overlooking the Thames to the southwest of Richmond Bridge, it had the longest ice surface in any indoor rink in the world. It was known as the Most Famous Ice Rink in … Continue reading
Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Day 3
It was an interesting morning on education matters. Cllr, Penny Frost, Chair of the Education Committee, and Mark Tuffney, Head of Lowther Primary School, gave evidence consistent with what was said to the Planning Committee in July 2023. To what … Continue reading
Stag Public Inquiry : Major Development on the proposed secondary school
The DfE wrote to Achieving for Children on 22 October 2024 about the project to build the new secondary school at the Stag Brewery site. The Council has published the letter today. The letter below raises major questions about the … Continue reading
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CPZ
Richmond Council is consulting on a CPZ proposal in Richmond Park Road. As always these proposals are regrettably divisive. The Council is keen to expand the Controlled Parking Zones and manages the process with that in mind. Most of the … Continue reading
The Teddington Direct River Abstraction
The Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA) is a drought resilience project for London. It is intended to secure additional supplies of water for the capital during periods of prolonged dry weather. Water could be abstracted from the River Thames close … Continue reading
Explore Historic Churches
Visit historic churches of Mortlake and Barnes with the London Friends group. Join the London Friends on Saturday 19 October from 10:30 to see four churches in Mortlake and Barnes. Starting at St Mary Magdalene in Mortlake, the tour will … Continue reading
ORANGE TREE THEATRE : 2025 SEASON
Orange Tree Artistic Director Tom Littler and Executive Director Hanna Streeter have announced a full programme for the 2025 season at Orange Tree Theatre (OT). The season is comprised of six new plays including four world premières, two rediscoveries and … Continue reading
Final Report on Alastair’s Ambulance Trip to Ukraine
At the end of 2023 Alastair Grant learnt that ambulances filled with medical supplies were being driven to Ukraine. It was organised by Medical Life Lines Ukraine (MLLU) who sent a convoy every two months. This post is based on … Continue reading
Stag Brewery Planning Inquiry Case Management Conference Note: 20 September 2024
The Note of the CMC on 20 September 2024 has now been published. NB The layout of the Note on the Inspectorate website has made it difficult to reproduce a clear copy, especially on numbering, but it should be possible … Continue reading
Cycle Parking
Transport and Air Quality Committee Minutes 16 September 2024 Information about cycle parking in the borough was posted in the blog on 12 September 2024. Further discussion is in the minutes at LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES Given council … Continue reading
