From: Ken Elmes 27 May 2003
Re: Twickenham Riverside

Dear Sir,

With the continuing pressure expressed by the public on the Council, apparent at the Twickenham Riverside Terrace Group's stalls at Twickenham and Richmond Green Fairs, it is timely to remind voters and the council leader of what was said before the last local elections:-

"....scheme for Twickenham Riverside, it's a matter of record that the Conservatives wanted to see an open public space on the site"
Councillor Tony Arbour, May 2002

"Last Summer, Richmond Council also granted permission for an application for a Terrace Garden with modest development, put forward by local people"
Councillor Tony Arbour, May 2002

"... a park would provide a much requested public amenity. We also support the Acadia in the City project, and something substantial to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee will be the making of the Mayor's year in the borough."
Councillor Tony Arbour, May 2002

After over 20 years of rotting neglect of the Twickenham Riverside Site is it not time for action not more words? and not to have most of the site boarded up another 5 (or more) years.

Ken Elmes

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