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Town planning advocacy in Richmond has a dedicated champion in The Richmond Society, the community charity that has been holding the line on development standards for decades. While many residents follow individual planning applications as they arise, the Society takes the longer view, working to shape the policies and principles that determine whether new buildings…
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If you have been weighing up an electric vehicle but worrying about the cost and hassle of installing EV chargers in Richmond, the government has just removed a significant barrier. From today, you no longer need planning permission to run a charging cable across the pavement from your home to your car, a change that…
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The best autumn walks in Richmond Park are already drawing locals out as the leaves turn gold and bronze across 2,500 acres of ancient parkland. With Halloween events, creative workshops and seasonal trails on offer through October and November, you have more reasons than ever to lace up your walking boots and explore the changing…
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Planning advocacy in Richmond has been shaping the look and feel of your streets for decades, and the Richmond Society sits at the heart of it. This community-driven charity reviews planning applications, challenges poor design, and represents residents when development threatens what makes the borough distinctive. If you have ever wondered who speaks up when…
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Thames sewage standards Richmond have secured support from the Palace as a petition demanding cleaner water passes 49,000 signatures and closes on November the 1st. The campaign calls for tougher enforcement on Thames Water and other utilities that discharge untreated sewage into the river you walk beside, row on, and rely on for recreation. Your…
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Autumn riverside walks in Richmond take on a particular character as October arrives, when the Thames Path between Richmond Bridge and Petersham Meadows catches the low afternoon light and the turning leaves settle across the towpath. The Royal Parks have just published their seasonal calendar, and Richmond Park appears prominently with guided walks, photography workshops…
Read more in Richmond StoriesRichmond planning advocacy matters more than you might think when a new development proposal lands near your neighbourhood. The Richmond Society, a community charity with decades of experience, reviews planning applications across the borough to ensure new buildings respect the architectural character you value. Every consultation they submit to the council carries weight because they…
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