Last year government legislation was introduced that was designed to boost local economies and help with the housing shortage by making use of underused and empty office space – since then many planning applications have been made for both empty and occupied buildings by landlords. Richmond Council recently wrote about these planning system changes that…
From this Friday 14th until Sunday 17th November 2014, you may experience something of the unusual and sublime if you visit Teddington Library. Artists Dog Kennel Hill Project will be dancing in live performances through these three days amongst regular library users and guests! The work is a collaboration between local libraries and nationally recognised…
Royal Parks advice for dog owners is more cautionary in recent years and they actually recommend that dogs are walked outside of the park in October/November whilst deer are rutting. Two deer rutting in a misty Bushy Park scene, photo Victoria Eve Photography. Imperial College staff, students past and present recently held a final sports…
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…
