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Whitton Uplift nears the end
Over the past 12 months, Whitton High Street has seen a huge transformation, with
new pavements, lamp posts, trees, improvements to shop fronts, a new community market
and street signage. As the project comes to an end, and the final flag stone is
placed, the area has been totally transformed – hopefully encouraging residents
in the area to shop local and support their local high street
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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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Village planning in Whitton moves one step closer
Following the Leaders’ Question Time earlier this month, where residents from Whitton
and Heathfield quizzed the Leader of the Council and his senior Council colleagues,
residents can have their say online about their local Village Plan. Specifically,
the inclusion of the new Supplementary Planning guidance (SPD), which aims to provide
a vision for the local area. The SPD will help to maintain and enhance the local
character by establishing key design principles for development.
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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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Council to seek views on 20mph speed limits for Whitton
Whitton residents are being consulted on the possible introduction of 20mph speed
limits. Although it is possible to have 20mph limits in single roads, research shows
that constantly changing speed limits in a small area can be confusing to the motorist.
Therefore residents are being asked to give their views on whether they would welcome
a 20mph limit.
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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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Brand new youth zone for Whitton
A brand new youth centre in Whitton has opened its doors thanks to a Richmond Council
£365,000 regeneration project. The Council’s Youth Service will provide children
and young people with cinema evenings, a fitness gym, computer suite and youth café,
plus one-on-one support, group work and accredited programmes.
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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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New carved benches for Crane Park
The Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE) is a local charity with over
500 members, working to improve the lower Crane valley. One of their projects installs
carved benches along the corridor, featuring local wildlife, to help link the spaces
together. Two more benches were installed in Crane Park in January bringing the
total to 12.
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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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Whitton’s St George’s Day parade
This year, Whitton’s St George’s Day parade in the high street, sponsored by the
Whitton Business Association, is on Saturday 26 April, starting at 11.00am. There
will be plenty of entertainment for all the family with children’s rides, slides
and games, live music, a variety of market stalls, beer and Pimms tent and of course
the popular parade.
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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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Dedicated dispersal zone proves a success in Heathfield
Partnership working between Heathfield Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Council
had a positive effect in reducing anti-social behaviour problems around the Powder
Mill Lane shops last year. The use of CCTV and a dedicated dispersal zone, which
allows individuals committing ASB to be excluded from the area, saw ASB figures
fall from the highest ward to tenth between June and October.
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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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The Richmond Community Action project comes to Whitton
Richmond Community Action is engaging and supporting residents in Whitton to take
action on important local issues. The project, run by Groundwork London and the
Castelnau Centre project, provides opportunities for local groups and individuals
to take action and develop projects in their communities by providing access to
ongoing support, training and networking. Participate with your idea.
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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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Replacement polling station
For the local Council and European parliamentary elections on Thursday 22 May, the
polling station for voters in polling district AC (Heathfield Ward) will be a temporary
trailer in the car park of the Hounslow Heath Community Centre, Edgar Road. Full
details and a map will be on poll cards sent out just before Easter.
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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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Action Bikes: Bikes For Africa
In January, Action Bikes packed 439 bikes into a container going to Ghana. Thank
you to all those Action Bikes customers who have donated bikes. They have now collected
2,145 in total, many of which would have gone into landfill. Residents can drop
off unwanted bikes at any of their stores, they will do the rest.
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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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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 Whitton and Heathfield, 78%
of residents said they were happy with how the Council runs their local services.
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 For more information information.
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