Hampton Journal

THE END OF GRIDLOCK?
Richmond's Cabinet agrees on a report that sets off down the road to freeing up traffic through the borough.

INQUIRY ON HOLD
The planning inquiry into Richmond Council's controversial proposals to build in the Crane Valley in Twickenham is postponed for at least two months.

Drunken louts causing public nuisance could have their alcohol confiscated under new police powers that came into force on September 10 2003.

TOPS FOR RECYCLING
Richmond has the highest recycling rate of all the London Boroughs, although we could do better with composting.

FRIDAY CLEAN SWEEP
Hampton, Hampton Hill and Teddington are the targets for the latest Operation Cleansweep anti-crime blitz on Friday, 19 September.

FORCE: THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH
The Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE) holds an official launch on Sunday at the Old Shot Tower by the Crane Park Island Nature Reserve.

NEW WEBSITE FOR FORCE
The Friends of the River Crane Environment now have their own website.

KEEP TALKING
FORCE, an alliance of Twickenham residents to protect the Crane Valley, writes a second open letter to the leadership of Richmond Council.

A LOVELY DAY OUT
An open day hosted by FORCE in the Crane Valley gave local people the chance to explore the whole area.

EVEN BETTER SCHOOLS
Improved results, more courses, specialist status for secondary schools, a fast track for clever pupils and competitive sport are all education targets for the coming years.

PARK FOR THE POOL?
Twickenham Riverside Terrace Group is lobbying every Richmond councillor to highlight the planning consent granted in 2001 for the group's scheme for the entire site of the old swimming pool.

£1000 REWARD
Richmond council is repeating its offer of up to £1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone responsible for graffiti in the borough.

WILDLIFE CLOSE UP
Young people can come face to face with nature this autumn in Bushy Park with a new monthly club through Wildlife Watch London.

FEARS FOR CARLISLE PARK
Hampton residents are becoming concerned that the popular and well maintained Carlisle Park may be deteriorating following the loss of its resident warden.

GLA EXAMINES BOROUGHS
The Mayor of London announces a scrutiny committee on the future of local government in London.

THE WORLD'S BIGGEST
COFFEE
MORNING
Friday 26 September is the day to get everyone drinking coffee and taking part in the world's biggest coffee morning and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief nurses.

BETTER PARKS POLICING
The head of the Royal Parks has given an assurance that the Parks Police are to be strengthened and Bushy Park no longer closed to pedestrians at night.

UPDATING THE SEWERS
Thames Water has announced plans to update its Victorian legacy of sewer networks and supply pipes.

NO REBATES FOR MOGDEN RESIDENTS
MP Vince Cable supports long suffering Mogden residents.

TW SAYS WE'RE LISTENING
Thames Water reassures residents living near Mogden Sewage Treatment Works about its policy for responding to their complaints.

THE GREAT RIVER RACE
Boats gather for the Great River Race at Ham House on Saturday morning, 6 September 2003.

NO FAVOURS FOR LOCALS ALLOWED
There can be no special terms for local residents if Hampton Court Palace introduces charges for entry to the gardens, government ministers have confirmed.

PLAYING FIELDS FENCED OFF
Local people are asking why the Fortescue playing fields, off Wellesley Road, Twickenham have been fenced off.

MWB RAILWAY ON THE MAP
The 2ft narrow gauge railway across Hampton Water Works, for which local people want to get protection in the Unitary Development Plan, has a fascinating new website.

SWIMMING POOL FOR DEMOLITION
Richmond's Planning Committee has approved a short term plan for a play area that requires demolition of the old pool building at Twickenham Riverside.

TRAFFIC HOT SPOTS
A whole raft of proposals to improve traffic flow throughout the borough was put before Richmond's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

ICE SKATING'S LOSS
One of the names who made the reputation of Richmond Ice Rink so great, ice skating coach Arnold Gerschwiler, has died at the age of 89.

DROP IN SURGERY
Tony Arbour, leader of Richmond Council and GLA member holds his regular surgery at Churchill House, 3 Stanley Road, Teddington, Friday 26th September, from 5pm to 6.30.

RFU PLANS
A planning application for major redevelopment of the South Stand at Twickenham Stadium by the RFU will be discussed at a special meeting.

RULES FOR GARDEN CHEMICALS
Older garden chemicals must be used up by the end of the year, or responsibly disposed of before next spring, to comply with the law.

FUTURE OF DAY CARE
A public consultation is underway on changes for the borough's day care services.

ALLOTMENT "OSCARS"
Richmond Council presents its allotment "Oscars" to the best plot holders across the borough's 24 allotment sites.

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE
Find out how to make sure you are on the list of voters, or you could find that you are disenfranchised.

STONES CONCERT WAS COOL
There were few complaints and no problems from the Rolling Stones Bank Holiday concert, reports the RFU.

STONES REPLAY
The second Rolling Stones concert, delayed because of Mick Jagger's flu, is on Saturday 20 September.

HATHEROP PARK - THE FUTURE
Richmond Council is holding two drop-in consultation sessions with Hampton people to hear how they want to see Hatherop Park improved.

LIBRARIES GET FACELIFT
Twickenham and East Sheen Libraries are to undergo a major refurbishment for Spring 2004.

FLATS PROPOSED
A proposal to demolish a warden's flat and part of the rear of 92 Wensleydale Road, Hampton, to build an extension with 20 flats, has been submitted to Richmond's planners.