June 2003 


"ECOLOGIST" FOUNDER SPEAKS
Edward Goldsmith, founder of the "Ecologist" magazine, speaks at the annual general meeting of Richmond Environment Information Centre on Thursday evening.


STOP THIS NOISE NOW
A Thames Water manhole cover on the A308 through Hampton is still loose, still dangerous and still driving local residents crazy - nine months after it was first reported to Thames Water.


POLICE AND THE PEOPLE
The Hampton and Hampton North Police Liaison Group has been formally inaugurated in response to community concerns over serious street crime.



DO YOU TRUST THE COUNCIL?
 Local councils do not have the trust of the public they serve, according to a new report from the Audit Commission.


MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
This summer's Teddington and Hampton Music Festival promises a feast of concerts and musical activity, and funds for the Shooting Star Children's Hospice.

SING FOR A STAR
The Festival finale is a concert in memory of Marsha McDonnell, and there is an open invitation to singers to join a special Chorus to raise funds for the Shooting Star Hospice.


KEEP NORTH LANE CAR PARK
Teddington residents want to hear from those willing to defend the North Lane car park at the forthcoming public inquiry into changes to the Unitary Development Plan.

FUNDS NOT PROMISES
Richmond's schools need extra funding now, not promises for next year, states Cllr Geoffrey Samuel, Richmond Council's cabinet member for schools.


CONSERVE REGENCY CLOSE
Local people believe a planning application for a two-storey extension will harm the architectural integrity of Regency Close, Hampton.


TOO MUCH TO DO
Local people have their work cut out if they are to respond within a tight timescale to all the many changes proposed for Richmond's Unitary Development Plan.

"TfL WON'T CONSULT"
Bob Kiley, Chief Executive of Transport for London, has said he doesn't want consultation to get in the way of progress, states GLA member and Richmond Council's leader, Tony Arbour.

 

 

DOUBTS ABOUT THE MASTERPLAN
Local LibDem opposition questions the Crane Valley masterplan, the removal of protection for open spaces, and the four options proposed for public consultation.


INQUIRY TIME TABLE
The timetable for the public inquiry opening on July 1 into Richmond's proposed modifications for the Unitary Development plan has been published.


YOUTH NEEDS ACTION
Despite all the problems over street crime, and all the talk of worthwhile activities for young people in Hampton, organisers of Hampton Rangers Football Club aren't getting the help their young players urgently need.

TRAINING AGAIN ON HYDES FIELD
In a reply to Hampton Online, Thames Water has stated that it will allow Hampton Rangers FC to restore Hydes Field and continue training sessions there.


HAMPTON'S SECRET RAILWAY
A new society has been formed to restore an historic narrow gauge railway in Hampton.


GLA MOTION AGAINST HEATHROW
Tony Arbour, GLA member is joint proposer of a motion opposing any proposal for a third parallel runway at Heathrow and any sixth terminal.

GREENS CALL ON NOISE ACTION DAY
The Green Party Group in the London Assembly used Noise Action Day on 4 June to call the aviation industry to account with an air traffic congestion charge.

NIGHT FLIGHTS TAKE NEW TURN
If campaigners get an adverse judgment from the European Court of Human Rights on aircraft noise from night flights, there is a new line of attack.

JOIN THE PROTEST
Local organisations are coming together to organise a community procession on June 7 in protest against runway three at Heathrow.


WASTE NOT
A new campaign has been launched across the borough to encourage more recycling:
"Don't bin it - bag it and box it".

 

 


BEN NEVIS CHARITY CLIMB
Cllr Serge Lourie and his wife Julia are appealing for sponsors for their climb up Ben Nevis for the Kingston Hospital Cancer Unit appeal.

CRANE VALLEY
CONSULTATION
 Richmond Council announce the public consultation on Twickenham's Crane valley Masterplan.


CARNIVAL SEASON
Hampton Carnival takes to the streets at noon on 14 June from St James' Road, Hampton Hill.


MOGDEN IS A 'PREMISES'
Thames Water is to appeal the High Court decision that confirms a sewage treatment works is a "premises", leaving the way open for enforcement action

STAND UP FOR STANDARDS
Richmond council wants independent members for its Standards Committee to scrutinise members' conduct.


STAGGERING BEETLES
Find out lots about stag beetles in two special events at Bushy and Richmond Parks in June.


CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?
See the story in our
Back Issues.

SEMINAR FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Parents of children with special educational needs can tap into some professional expertise at a special morning session on 7 June.




LOCALS SHOULD WALK FREE
Local MPs and councillors want to see a continuation of free entry for visitors to the gardens at Hampton Court.


LONDON'S WORST STATION?
Twickenham has been nominated as the worst-run railway station in London by a local commuter.

 

 

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