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Keeping the Ham Avenues special
The local community has been turning out in force to keep the historic Avenues special.
In January, over 40 people helped clear scrub around trees. Local schools have also
been out in force as part of the association’s campaign to keep Ham and Petersham
special. Visit the Ham and Petersham Association website for news on the next event.
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Record numbers apply to get their roads repaired
The hugely popular and pioneering roads and pavements fund inviting residents to
put forward suggestions for highway repairs in their area, is set to break last
year’s record. Over 1,900 residents took part in this year’s consultation, three
times the previous number. Submissions have been evaluated throughout February,
with the winners being announced in March.
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Residents hear thoughts on how Ham Close should be uplifted
Residents attended a public event last month to hear feedback on a consultation
which looked at how Ham Close could be improved. Following a 3 week consultation,
residents had their say on the future of their area. These ideas were turned into
a series of visual representations. The Council and RHP will now review these local
ideas and return with further feedback later this year.
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Richmond Council stands up for small businesses
Richmond Council has stepped in to prevent small businesses in Ham from losing trade
to bigger businesses by introducing 30 minutes free parking on Ham Parade. To make
it easy for customers to pop into their local shops in Ham, parking meters in five
bays along the Parade will be made free for the first half hour. This comes after
the Ham Traders’ told the Council they were finding it hard to compete against bigger
businesses.
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Pro-active policing keeps the pressure up on burglars
Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Safer Neighbourhood Team is keeping up the
pressure on burglars by identifying vulnerable premises, giving out advice about
securing properties and encouraging new neighbourhood watch schemes. Residents are
reminded to make sure that where bikes are stored in sheds or garages, the buildings
are secured with high quality door and window locks.
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Free Wi-Fi now in all local libraries
Library users can access free Wi-Fi at all of the borough’s 14 libraries. For children,
Wi-Fi access is linked into the borough’s schools’ network which means most children
will be able to use their existing passwords to surf the net. Adults, local businesses,
and community groups can log onto the Wi-Fi network by simply asking for a password
at their local library front desk.
Ask at your local library now.
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Polling station has been changed
For the local Council and European parliamentary elections on Thursday 22 May, the
polling station for voters in polling district NA (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Ward) will be the Infants demountable unit at The Russell School, Meadlands Drive
(instead of the nursery unit). Full details and a map will be on poll cards sent
out just before Easter.
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Get your news noticed
Local groups who want to spread the word about their events, facilities or services
can do so via the community noticeboards. The noticeboards provide information on
the work of the Council and local community groups together with details of local
events and activities. Local community or resident groups, charities or not-for-profit
organisations can all apply to display information.
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Ham music project launched
An exciting new project called Ham in Session has been launched which opens Ham’s
youth centre’s music studio to different groups in the community. Delivered by Richmond
Council’s Youth Service, the studio will now be open four evenings a week. For more
information and to register contact Ben Skelton on 020 8288
0916
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Make sure your voice is heard at the next election
There are two important elections within the borough this May – for the local Council
and for the European parliament. Young people aged 18 to 24 are less likely to vote
than any other age group, but if you don’t vote, how will your opinions be heard?
Register now!
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First Ham and Petersham Guides - new year, new start
First Ham and Petersham Guides are inviting new recruits to join them in 2014. Guides
aged 10-14 plan and undertake indoor and outdoor activities. Meetings are at the
guide hall on Woodville Road in Ham. Try it out for free. Parents are welcome to
email
guides1stham@gmail.com for more details.
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RichDance Festival 2014: tickets on sale
RichDance is the Arts Service's annual festival, celebrating dance of all styles
and for all ages. Performances from dance schools, youth and community groups from
the borough and beyond, take place at 2.30pm on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March
at Hampton School. Get your tickets now!
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Food for Life partnership awards for Richmond schools
School Food Matters has been working with its member schools in Richmond to gain
Food for Life partnership awards. The awards celebrate the work of schools to provide
excellent school meals alongside practical food education. Grey Court School and
local primaries Lowther, Chase Bridge, Sheen Mount and St Richard’s each received
a Bronze award. Holy Trinity Primary was awarded Silver.
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Commemorative Trek for WW1
Join the Royal Star and Garter to commemorate the centenary of the start of WW1
on a three day trek of the Ypres Salient battle sites on 17 September. This poignant
experience will also help to raise funds for the home. The Royal Star and Garter
Home is a charity that provides outstanding nursing and therapeutic care to the
ex-service community.
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Get energy smart
With rising fuel bills a growing worry for many households, Richmond Council have
launched an exciting new initiative, Energy Smart Richmond upon Thames. Working
with energy efficiency experts, Climate Energy, the scheme is available to everyone
and will offer advice and access to a range of measures that could help reduce your
energy bills and make your home more comfortable.
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Find out now about local summer fun activities
For Sanity’s Sake will be holding a local exhibition for residents to find out more
information on local summer activity options. Activities include:
- A wide range of summer camp providers face-to-face in one place
- Inspirational ideas if you’re at home with the children, in or out doors
- Childcare options
The exhibition takes place on Wednesday 30 April from 7.30 to 10.30pm at the Winning
Post
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Sign up for updates from the Community Safety Partnership
Do you want to know more about crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough? The
Community Safety Partnership produces an electronic two page newsletter that is
sent out monthly about crime and ASB developments in the borough and further afield.
Email to sign up now
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Register your support for a new free school
Richmond Council has been working with Richmond upon Thames College on a project
to create a new purpose-built college, special school and secondary school. In partnership
with Haymarket Media Group and Harlequins, work has begun on an application to open
a free school in September 2017.To read about the proposals and register your support,
visit
www.reec.org.uk
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Sir David Attenborough receives the freedom of the borough
Sir David Attenborough, who recently named Richmond as his favourite place in the
world, has been awarded the borough’s highest honour. At a full Council meeting
in January, all councillors agreed that the ‘Freedom of the borough’ should be offered
to the naturalist, in recognition of his dedicated work to natural history and his
contribution to many local charities and organisations.
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New cancer support officer now at the Mulberry Centre
The Mulberry Centre’s new outreach officer, Afia Bhatti, is now working with the
local community to raise awareness about cancer prevention and the services the
facility offers.
The centre provides practical and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer.
All services are offered free of charge and there are no age or postcode boundaries.
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Close shop doors to save energy
Help shops and restaurants save money and reduce energy wastage by closing their
doors. An open door wastes the equivalent CO2 of three return flights from London
to Hong Kong. Closing the door creates a comfortable environment with reduced draughts
and hotspots, and acts as a barrier to pollution. To support retailers, Richmond
Council is providing window stickers and door signs.
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Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre is now closed
Until Monday 14 April, the borough’s recycling hub, Townmead Road will be closed
for renovation to improve safety, improved accessibility and site efficiency. Whilst
Townmead Road is closed, residents will be able to use five different sites in West
London: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.
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Residents around the borough are happier than ever with the services provided by
Richmond Council.
In the second annual ‘Residents Survey’, carried out by an independent company on
behalf of the Council, a representative sample of residents were asked their thoughts
on the Council, services and the borough.
The results showed that satisfaction levels are high, including 96% who responded
are satisfied with the local area, 57% agree the Council provides value for money
and 70% feel the Council acts on their concerns. In Kew, 86% of residents said they
were happy with how the Council runs their local services, with 85% in Richmond.
This survey follows on from the 2010 All in One public consultation in which over
13,500 people told the Council what they thought needed to be improved. The Residents’
Survey, helps the Council track how well it is responding to residents’ concerns
and views.
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Over 65,000 people in Richmond upon Thames have signed up to receive a new borough
Richmond Card. Card holders are able to use their card to access resident parking
discounts, membership of the library service, the opportunity to join local sports
and fitness centres and exclusive offers from local businesses and attractions.
This new card also continues the popular 30-minute free parking for residents.
One of the key features of the card is the local business discount. In a move to
support local high streets, over 100 exclusive local business and attraction offers
are now available online. These include a great 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens on
Monday to Friday, to half price treatments at Twickenham’s Mint day spa and discounted
bikes at Pearson Cycle Performance in Sheen.
If you don’t have your new Richmond Card –
go online now and sign up.
If you are a local business, and would like to benefit from the scheme,
click here to find out more information.
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