A meeting recently took place between Heathrow and representatives from Teddington including myself, local councillors and a local residents group. Much information was put forward from both groups, representatives from Heathrow (LHR) were keen to point out that the trials are a response to the mandated modernisation of airspace that many airports in European countries…
Bushy and Home Park have been officially recognised as being among the most important places for wildlife in England. Both parks have been designated as new Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as a recognition for their importance in nature conservation. SSSIs represent the best sites for wildlife and geology, there are more than 4000…
Since planning laws changed to allow easy change from commercial to residential use, applications for these types of changes have rocketed – there have been over 300 applications in the last year in Richmond Borough alone and business groups are starting to worry about the amount of office space available. The latest of these in…
Heathrow announced today that it will be ending the current airspace trials on two months early, on the 12th November 2014. This is in light of residents feedback (thanks to all those that signed the petition and included comments) and meetings with local groups, authorities and MPs. Yesterday we met with Heathrow to discuss the…
Teddington Theatre Club’s latest production “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” has been receiving stellar feedback including “A sparkling opening night – TTC at its very best” and “Stunning performances – has laid down the standard for this season”. Starring Aggie Holland, this Olivier award-winning comedy musical tells the tale of Little Voice who…
After details of Heathrow’s easterly departure trials were posted here, it has become increasingly obvious that very few local residents knew anything about the changes to flightpaths before noticing changes themselves. Heathrow have again stated that local groups, councils etc were informed but not provided any further detail than this. Heathrow’s Community Communications Officer stated…
Teddington Cricket Club have beaten Twickenham to finish the Middlesex County League Premier Division at the top. The deciding match saw Teddington beat Ealing in Bushy Park in a dramatic five-run victory to see them crowned champions for the first time in over 10 years with one game still to play. If there wasn’t already…
The Teddington Dog Olympics is back! This year it will take place on Sunday 7th September 2014 12-4pm (dog registration from 11am) at Udney Hall Gardens. Competition prizes have been donated by local businesses including a day pass at the Lensbury Club, a Spa Nails luxury manicure, a M&S hamper and vouchers from Toni and…
A planning application has been submitted for a new hydrogen storage and vehicle refuelling system unit at the NPL, near Bushy House. NPL was chosen because it already carries out cutting-edge research in hydrogen, fuel cell and electrolyser technologies. Construction of a storage and vehicle refuelling facility will be a temporary consent and be in…
Heathrow Airport has begun commencing a second airspace trial for departing aircraft when on easterly departure routes (marked below with stars). The 3 routes that are affected by the trial are known as Southampton (SAM), Midhurst (MID) and Compton (CPT). Each departure route has a centreline and a 1.5km swathe either side of it. Aircraft…