Tag Archives: transport

How about this Richmond Council?

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Richard AH White

Cyclists in the City of London who run red lights face tougher penalties under new proposals.The City of London Police is exploring whether it can use Community Protection Warnings and Notices to tackle law-breaking cycling. The warnings and notices, civil injunctions which … Continue reading →

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The Last Routemaster on Mortlake Level Crossing

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Richard AH White

This picture is from 25th June 1983, and shows the very last Routemaster bus to make a scheduled journey over a level crossing anywhere in London, which was the one by our own dear Mortlake Station.  (Other buses have gone … Continue reading →

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Mortlake Mash-Up : The Vision

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Richard AH White

It’s a rather longer post than usual but it’s in a good cause! Scroll down to see the whole

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Lime bikes

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond Council met with representatives of the hire bike operators Lime and Forest in an open meeting on 24 June 2025. See https://richmond.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/993257 to view the meeting. EastSheenMatters has published many posts about … Continue reading →

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Lime Bike Consultation

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Richard AH White

Share your views on e-bikes and e-scooters in Richmond upon Thames The Council wants to hear your views on e-bikes to help inform its future approach to hire schemes in the borough. E-bikes are a popular means of transport for … Continue reading →

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Richmond Transport Strategy 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

Richmond Council We are looking for your input to build The Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040. The strategy will guide the development of long-term, sustainable, and inclusive transport improvements throughout the borough. It will address the emerging needs of … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Road

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Council is seeking your feedback on a proposal to implement measures aimed at enhancing road safety near Sheen Mount Primary School on Christchurch Road. You may already be aware of the School Street that was implemented on West Temple … Continue reading →

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Mortlake with East Sheen Society (MESS) AGM

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Richard AH White

The MESS AGM will take place at 730pm on 12 May 2025 at the Assembly Hall, Tower House School. The AGM will be preceded by a talk on Richmond Council’s award-winning Air Quality Action Plan by Jason Andrews and Carol Lee … Continue reading →

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Richmond upon Thames Schools: Balancing the Intake

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Richard AH White

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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A Gateway for Mortlake, East Sheen and the Stag Brewery

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

A witness representing the local community at the recent, delayed but lengthy public inquiry into the redevelopment of the brewery site focussed on the subjects of traffic and transport. It has always been clear that the local community regards these … Continue reading →

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