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Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond Park plan sparks legal threat from local resident Caroline Shah
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond Park plan sparks legal threat from local resident Caroline Shah

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A South West London resident Caroline Shah is weighing legal action against a proposed development she claims threatens the natural environment of Richmond Park. Caroline Shah is desperately trying to raise plutocrats for legal counsel on possible

by Sarah Dinenage
November 6, 2025
Richmond Council cancels £150 fine for pouring coffee down drain cancelled
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond Council cancels £150 fine for pouring coffee down drain cancelled

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A £150 fine issued to a woman for pouring coffee dregs down a road drain has been cancelled by Richmond Council, sparking debate. Kew resident Burcu Yesilyurt called the fine “quite unfair” and “extreme,” arguing that she

by Staff Reporter
October 22, 2025
Richmond Council adopts new local growth plan
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond Council adopts new local growth plan

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has adopted a new Local Plan outlining future growth, housing, and sustainability priorities to guide the borough’s development. The Richmond borough’s priorities for the next 15 years were established by the plan, which was formally

by Staff Reporter
October 9, 2025
Police probe train sexual assault between Feltham and Richmond
Richmond Upon Thames

Police probe train sexual assault between Feltham and Richmond

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged sexual assault onboard a train travelling between Feltham and Richmond earlier this week. On October 2, at approximately 7.50 a.m., the event was reported in Richmond. At Feltham railway

by Sarah Dinenage
October 7, 2025
Small population increase recorded in Richmond Borough
Richmond Upon Thames

Small population increase recorded in Richmond Borough

Richmond Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond borough’s population has grown slightly over the past year, according to new estimates released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Between the middle of 2023 and the middle of 2024, the population of

by The Editor
September 29, 2025
Richmond upon Thames ranked 3rd safest in London, with 67.1 crimes
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames ranked 3rd safest in London, with 67.1 crimes

Richmond upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond upon Thames borough is ranked the 3rd safest in London and 5th in the UK by Get Licensed, with 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, a Crime Severity Score of 9.8, and a Safety Score

by Sarah Dinenage
September 20, 2025
Richmond proposes boroughwide anti-idling trial
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond proposes boroughwide anti-idling trial

Richmond upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council seeks public input on a proposed trial to curb engine idling and improve air quality through stronger enforcement measures. This week marks the start of the consultation, which is a part of the

by The Editor
August 20, 2025
Richmond Thames Water £2.1M Upper Sunbury Rd works from July 7
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond Thames Water £2.1M Upper Sunbury Rd works from July 7

Richmond upon Thames (Parliament politics Magazine) –  Starting July 7, 2025, Richmond Thames Water begins £2.1M work on Upper Sunbury Road (ref BB 00718190), closing westbound lanes; 216 bus to Staines rerouted; call 0800 316 9800. As Richmond news reported, starting July

by Sarah Dinenage
July 7, 2025
Richmond & Wandsworth pay £379k in staff injury claims
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond & Wandsworth pay £379k in staff injury claims

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have paid £379k in staff injury claims since 2022, highlighting concerns over workplace safety and employee compensation. If their employer was at fault—that is, failed to provide a safe working environment—employees hurt in

by Daniele Naddei
June 10, 2025
Richmond tops London for Bicycle thefts at train stations
Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond tops London for Bicycle thefts at train stations

Richmond Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond has recorded the highest number of bicycle thefts at train stations across London, making it the capital’s leading hotspot for cycle-related crime. As reported by South West Londoner, an episode of bicycle theft occurs

by Sarah Dinenage
May 14, 2025
Adult obesity declines in Richmond yet still high
Richmond Upon Thames

Adult obesity declines in Richmond yet still high

Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show a decline in adult obesity rates across Richmond, though levels remain above pre-pandemic benchmarks, raising ongoing public health concerns. As reported by Twickenham Nub News, according to data from the Office for Health Improvement

by Massimiliano  Verde
May 12, 2025
Stag Brewery homes in Mortlake approved despite opposition
Richmond Upon Thames

Stag Brewery homes in Mortlake approved despite opposition

Richmond Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has approved a major housing scheme at the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, despite previous objections from London Mayor Sadiq Khan. As reported by Your Local Guardian, it is “disappointing,” according to the

by Sarah Dinenage
May 6, 2025
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