Local debate issues in Putney

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CURRENT & HISTORIC ISSUES

CHARTFIELD SCHOOL

Parents Action Group - what is it all about?

Comment from the forum

Tony Colman MP speaks out for Chartfield

Council reaffirm stance on Special Schools

Opponents of closure to lobby Council - forum

www.handsoffchartfield.co.uk Chartfield School Campaign goes national

An ex-parents letter of concern to Baroness Ashton & Wandsworth Council

Garratt Park set to expand

Chartfield School to close 2006

LOCAL BUS SERVICES

A Petition is being Organised to Improve the bus service between Putney and Hammersmith. Click here to find out where you can sign it 12.2000

Comment from the forum on local buses

NEW BUS ROUTE JOINS BARNES TO PUTNEY 04.02

Bus Route to Hammersmith useless for the school run 24.02.03

RECYCLING

Did you know that over 60% of your rubbish can be recycled? 21.01.03

Council announces records in recycling levels 22.01.03

Council to announces plastics and textiles to be added to Rainbow recycling scheme 23.01.03

Get ready for the launch of the new 'orange sack' recycling scheme on March 31. 19.02.03

Bouroughs join forces to boost recycling 03.09.03

Orange recycling extended to housing estates 16.03.04

£37m contract for recycling & refuse collection up for renewal 23.04.2004

17.5% of rubbish is recycled in the Borough - up 7% on the year. 20.05.2004

RICHMOND PARK CLOSURE

Is closing Richmond Park to rush-hour traffic restoring a priceless local amenity to its original purpose or are the Royal Parks Agency acting without due consideration to the majority of local people.

Robin Hood Gate to close for a years trial & reduction in parking spaces announced 24.02.03

The case against closure

The Royal Parks Agency's Reply

Comment on this issue from the forum

Wandsworth Council concerned for residents if Robin Hood Gate is closed 21.02.02

Wandsworth seek legal advice to stop closure of Robin Hood Gate 26.02.02

Cllr Lister condems plans to close Pen Ponds 13.03.02

High Court forces RPA to U turn on Robin Hood Gate closure 17.04.02

Extra Time for the Richmond Park consultation. 02.08.02

Survey shows 90% of residents against gate closure. 10.09.02

Richmond Park traffic plans - public meeting October 1 - 25.09.02

Local residents voted overwhelmingly against gate and car park closures 11.11.02

Tony Colman MP - due to meet with Tessa Jowell to discuss the future of Richmond Park 7.02.03

Three Bouroughs call on Minister to reopen Robin Hood Gate 27.04.2004

Local resident airs his views & copies his letter to Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP & Local Paper

Robin Hood Gate Closure Branded ' a Failure' - 18.02.2005

Robin Hood Gate - Closed for Good - 27.05.2005

MOBILE PHONE MASTS

4 phone masts turned down 21.03.02

High Court Judge backs Council on Rosslyn Park mast 5.02.03

Proposed Orange mobile phone mast in Southfields 16.06.2004

NIGHT FLIGHTS

On line consultation form - Conservative Candidate encourages residents to get on line 18.01.2005

Government back down on Consultation process - 15.12.2004

Richmond Borough Council responds to cash call

Wandsworth makes cash call to save night flights ruling May 2002

Residents face fresh night flights challenge April 2002

Wandsworth Council vows to continue to fight against Night Flights over SW15 10.04.02

Council pledges to fight any relaxation of restrictions 1.3.2004

Council predicts misery from noise of night flights will continue 6.8.2004

THIRD RUNWAY

Court sets limits to Heathrow expansion - 18.02.2005

Council urges expansion at Gatwick & development at the Cliffe site 10.03.2003

Cliffe 'better value' than Heathrow 22.10.02

Public meeting in Putney set for October 28th 2002 14.10.02

Topless Bus March along proposed flight path. 10.02

Wandsworth hosts meeting 13.09.02

Wandsworth Council's Aviation Pages

Government Proposals to Favour New Runway at Heathrow

No cutting corners on Third Runway Plans

Richmond responds to cash call on nightflights

Challenging the third runway - Wandsworth hosts airport capacity conference 12.09.02

Cllr Tracey (Wandsworth) proposes new airport not third runway 07.02

Ministers accused of ignoring enviromental concerns on Heathrow expension. 07.02

Wandsworth makes cash call to save night flights ruling May 2002

Residents face fresh night flights challenge April 2002

POLICING LEVELS

One community police officer left to cover Roehampton

Emergency response times fall as police numbers crisis bites

Cllr Lister speaks out on the imbalance of police in London Boroughs 17.04.02

Tony Colman MP discussed policing needs in Putney with the Borough Police Commander 7.02.03

POSTAL SERVICE

100 residents voice anger to Post Office boses 06.2004

Mail Problems? - Why not move to the Hebrides? 06.2004

MP meets up with the London Manager of Postwatch 05.2004

Council hit back at further threats of PO closures in the borough 06.2004