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Heathrow Expansion

Sarah Olney wrote in her weekly newsletter about her opposition to plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, following the statement by the Chancellor that the Government is supporting the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. She … Continue reading

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Heathrow Third Runway Expansion

Emerging from the debate about the implications of whatever the development is at Mortlake Brewery, East Sheen and Mortlake find themselves plunged into further conflict which could affect living conditions for the next decade at least. On 29 January 2025 … Continue reading

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East Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes

Exploring the Differences Between East Sheen, Mortlake, and Barnes East Sheen, Mortlake, and Barnes are three charming areas in southwest London, each offering a distinct vibe while sharing a close proximity to the River Thames. While they’re neighbouring, they each … Continue reading

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Richmond Park Police Cuts : Update

The fear that the Metropolitan Police is planning to disband the police units in the Royal Parks is growing. Richmond Council have given no publicity to the issue but East Sheen LibDems have organised a petition: “We are concerned at … Continue reading

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Planning laws reform: an attack on local democracy

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

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: Air Quality

Tim Catchpole made a further statement to the Inquiry about air quality today. This has been posted on the Inquiry website at https://gat04-live-1517c8a4486c41609369c68f30c8-aa81074.divio-media.org/filer_public/71/44/71444053-2881-4bf2-8985-6014a4bc2957/inq-31_tim_catchpole_-_stag_air_quality.pdf By way of further oral statement he said Point 1: At the round-table discussion on Day 3 … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Transport : Day 4

From mid morning to end of day on Friday 8th November the hearing was given over to transport matters. Evidence was heard from Howard Potter. His proof recites: “I am a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: First week summary

The first day of Public Inquiry, Tuesday 5th November, started with opening submissions of behalf of all the Parties, the developers Reselton Properties Ltd, Richmond upon Thames Council, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mortlake Community Group. There were … Continue reading

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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

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