May 2003 


OVER 60s GO FREE FOR £600,000
Richmond Tories are angered by MP Vincent Cable's statement that extending the Freedom Travel Pass to all over 60s is thanks to government and Europe, when the council is finding the funds.


FIRST EVENT FOR NEW MAYOR
Cllr Nicola Urquhart began her year as Mayor of Richmond by opening a private viewing of the highly acclaimed exhibition, The View, in Orleans House Gallery.



IN PRAISE OF VOLUNTEERS
Cllr Nicola Urquhart will be highlighting the value of the voluntary sector and those who work in it during her mayoral year.

MAYOR FOR CARERS
The new Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Nicola Urquhart, has nominated Richmond Carers' Centre as the Mayor's Charity for her year in office, 2003-2004.



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

RICHMOND TO
BENEFIT STILL
Though he didn't get the job as Richmond's communications chief, he is as popular on the community websites as he was on CNN and has signalled his willingness to continue his online advice.


NETWORK RAIL DELAYED
 Local people in the Hamptons have achieved a stay of execution for bushes and trees on local embankments, while MP Vincent Cable seeks a longer term solution to Network Rail's ecological mass destruction.


ROLLING STONES IN TOWN
Richmond Council has given permission for two Stones concerts at the RFU this summer, on 23 and 24 August.

GARDEN CHARGES
Hampton Court Palace's new Director, Rod Giddings, is seeking the views of visitors and local people on the option for charging for entry to the gardens.


UDP CHANGES AGREED
Despite protestors at York House, Richmond Council agreed controversial modifications to open land in the UDP with some amendments.

OVER 10,000 OBJECTIONS
At a pre-inquiry meeting for Richmond's Unitary Development Plan it was revealed that 2,596 objectors had raised 10,589 objections to the council's modifications.

RICHMOND'S NEW MAYOR
Councillor Nicola Urquhart, Cabinet Member for Environment & Planning, is to be the new Mayor for Richmond upon Thames.


ISLAND FIRE
A serious fire on Garrick's Ait, midstream of the Thames between Hampton and Molesey, has destroyed three of the island's homes.


COUNCIL'S EDUCATION BID FAILS
Richmond Council's hopes for a £60m private finance initiative for secondary schools have been dashed by David Miliband, Minister for Schools.

 

 


TIME FOR A NEW ICE RINK
With government backing for London's bid for the 2012 Olympics, now is the moment to bring international ice skating back to Richmond, says Richard Meacock


NEWS FROM MOSCOW
Bryan Woodriff, former councillor for the Hampton Ward, has been given the title of Honoured Professor of Moscow City Paedagogical University.

ABOUT TURN OVER COLLIS SCHOOL
Richmond Council has given in gracefully to widespread dismay over proposals to build on part of the field at Collis School, Teddington.



THE RIVER SALUTES A CHAMPION
The Thames has lost one of its greatest champions with the death of Michael Jones, former Mayor of Richmond and an ex-councillor for Heathfield.


TRAFFIC CALMING IS GO
Hampton will be getting the entire traffic calming scheme agreed by Richmond Council for Thames Street/Hampton Court Road, Cllr Mark Kreling promises.

TEDDINGTON
TRANSPORT AND PARKING REPORT
Teddington Parking sub-Committee suggests three options for parking in the town and green transport policies for business.


HAMPTON'S VILLAS AT RISK
Mansard Country Homes Ltd has taken its proposals to build 12 flats on the site of two turn-of-the-century villas to appeal.

And a second and similar application for the corner site on Hollybush Lane has now been sumbitted to Richmond Council, raising further objections.


ST MARY'S LODGE AT RISK
Hampton residents should be aware that another venerable local institution is under threat, writes Bill Weisblatt, chairman of the Hampton Society.


HIGHER CONGESTION CHARGES
An interesting case on the benefits air traffic congestion charges could bring to Richmond residents' quality of life is put forward by London's Greens.

FORMAL PROPOSAL FOR OLD BATHS
Richmond Council has submitted the application for its short term proposals to demolish the old swimming pool site in Twickekenham for a park.

 


TO THE RIVER
Enjoy a peaceful Thames cruise along reaches through Richmond, whenever you want to.

 


NO MORE NEEDLEWORK IN HAMPTON
A best value review of the centres used by Richmond Adult Community College is likely to mean the end of Hampton School of Needlework in Hampton.

MOVE REGRETTED Needlewomen who attend the renowned Hampton School of Needlework have expressed their sorrow as it is moved for a second time.


DELAYS CONTINUE
The British judicial system frustrates local residents' attempts to establish legal grounds relating to smells and mosquito nuisance from Mogden sewage treatment works.


HAVE YOUR SAY
There is still a chance to comment on Richmond Council's proposals for the old Twickenham Pool Site, says local resident Ron Chappell.


THE 39th AGM
The Hampton Hill Association is holding its thirty-ninth Annual General Meeting at the Greenwood Centre in Hampton Hill on 28 May.



UNANIMOUS PROTEST
Richmond Council, local MPs and the London Assembly all voice dismay at BAA's insistence Heathrow needs another runway.


FERRY CROSS THE THAMES
Hampton Ferry is open for business for Summer 2003.


LOBBY FOR QUIET NIGHTS
Hacan ClearSkies wants to hear from all local people willing to lobby parliament in support of no more night flights at Heathrow.


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THE NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER
Cllr. Stephen Knight for the Lib Dem opposition has formally opposed Richmond Cabinet's recommendation to send its communications unit for retraining with Westminster City Council.

POLITICAL FALLOUT
Richmond's majority party councillors have rubber-stamped a decision to send communications unit staff for retraining with a "Tory spin-doctor".

CABINET AGREES UDP CHANGES
Richmond's Cabinet has agreed the controversial modifications proposed for the borough's Unitary Development Plan.

POLICING
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BRITAINS
SECRET SHAME
Abuse and negligence of frail and elderly patients in Twickenham, highlighted by the Lynde House Relatives Support Group, comes under the spotlight in a series on BBC1.

 

 

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