Chiswick News Archive - July 2002
WHAT HAPPENED IN CHISWICK DURING JULY 2002
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COUNCIL LEADER ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON CHISWICK - Councillor John Chatt (right) the leader of Hounslow Council answers a range of questions sent in by local residents.
CHISWICK PROPERTY PRICES SLOWING DOWN - After rapid growth, the price of property in Chiswick is rising at a slower rate.
LABOUR PARTY MEMBERS URGE ANN KEEN DESELECTION With the Labour party being described as being as "popular as foot and mouth" in Chiswick by one of its own members, Ann Keen (left) gets a vote of confidence from the man widely tipped to succeed her.
CHISWICK MAY BE UNDER NEW FLIGHT PATH - As the government seems increasingly in favour of a third runway at Heathrow, Chiswick may be under a new, permanent flight path.
RIVERSIDE RADIO - A local radio station covering community and arts events in on air until August 1st.
CHISWICK SEES FALLING CRIME RATE - Latest figures show a 6% fall in reported crime in Chiswick compared to a rise in the rest of the borough. However two Chiswick wards remain in the boroughs top five for notified crime.
AREA COMMITTEE MEET - Agenda includes West Chiswick CPZ, crime reduction, Strand on the Green traffic restrictions, new bus routes planned, an update on the tennis courts and Car Free Day. Public welcome to attend and issues can be raised through an open forum.
CHISWICK HOUSE FRIENDS' NEW WEBSITE - Interested in the future of one of London's finest urban parks? Find out how you can help.
RIVERSIDE MEMBERS IN REVOLT - Discontentment with the management from a section of the membership of the club has caused them to set up a web site in protest. In a related development there is a change of ownership of the Esporta Health Group.
SPORTS RELIEF IN CHISWICK - Members at Chiswick Poly Tennis got active, raised money did good.
CHISWICK ESTATE "AWASH WITH RUBBISH" - Residents on the Beaconsfield Estate claim appeals about uncollected refuse are going unheeded.
CAN CHISWICK CLEAR A MINEFIELD? - Local groups are being asked to "adopt" a minefield. Meeting being held this week for interested parties.
CHURCH YARD RAPIST SENTENCED TO LIFE - The brutal rapist found guilty of attacking two women has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
GRAFFITI CLEAN UP DAY - Event hailed as major success with a repeat planned for September. http://www.chiswickw4.com/info/
DISMAY OVER TERMINATION OF BRENTFORD RAIL SERVICE - Council concerned termination of Anglia Crosslink service could add to overcrowding at Gunnersbury.
LOCAL TORY LEADER BLASTS CHISWICK CAR FREE DAY - Peter Thompson describes plans to close part of Chiswick High Road as a "cheek" on behalf of Hounslow Council.
POLICE RELEASE PHOTOS OF SUSPECT IN HOGARTH BRUSH CRIME - Have you seen this individual? - he is believed to have a long record of criminal damage in the Chiswick area.
GROVE PARK CPZ REJECTED - Preliminary consultation shows massive opposition. Acton Town CPZ to proceed.
PARISH CHURCH TO GET CARETAKER - Hogarth Health Club is funding a new role of caretaker at St. Nicholas's.
SQUARE MEALS TOMBOLA - Nearly 40 lucky customers have won a meal out at a local restaurant - are you one of the lucky ones?
CHISWICK CPZ REPORT - The full report published earlier this year showing details of how much Chiswick pays in parking charges.
SUPPORTERS AND COUNCIL TO WORK TOGETHER ON BRENTFORD'S FUTURE - Regular meetings will aim to ensure the club remains in the borough. Also fund raising efforts bear fruit.
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