Local debate issues in Putney
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This site does not have any political affiliations and is open to any local interest group to campaign on issue that concerns them. If you want to raise the profile of your campaign this site can offer many ways for you to do so. We are happy to publish articles written on local issues. The on-line discussion forum is read by many local people every day and you should consider posting messages to highlight any cause you want to promote. CURRENT & HISTORIC ISSUES CHARTFIELD SCHOOL Parents Action Group - what is it all about? 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 Chartfield School to close 2006 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
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 £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 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 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 Government back down on Consultation process - 15.12.2004 Richmond
Borough Council responds to cash call 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 Council urges expansion at Gatwick & development at the Cliffe site 10.03.2003 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 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 Mail Problems? - Why not move to the Hebrides? 06.2004 Council hit back at further threats of PO closures in the borough 06.2004 Recent comments from the forum Cllr predicts branch closures following Main PostOffice franchise SW area has the worst postal service in the UK Dec 03 Send your complaints to POSTWATCH 10.02 Forum comments on the postal service 10.02 Cllr Lister comments on the service Post Office franchise. Strike threats summer 2001 PLANNING PERMISSION - Egliston Lawns & 356 Upper Richmond Road Forum comments on the proposal for a transmitter for Orange Article submitted by residents outlining the two areas Tony Colman MP Diary for week ending 23/02/02 Similarity with the Garden Centre - see history Residents in uproar over planning process - the council appears to disregard the objections ..... developments on the Upper Richmond Road and Egliston Lawns are up for discussion. Council postpone decision on Orange Transmitter 15.02.02 Council postpone decision on Egliston Lawns 15.02.02 Cllr Lister's Diary for week ending 17/02/02 Public Inquiry for the future of the site but Garden Centre will close 8.8.02 Stephen Byers has give the green light to the development of Terminal 5. Reactions from residents , MP and Council: Comment from the forum on Terminal 5 Tony Colman MP expresses his views on the go-ahead for T5 Cllr Edward Lister reacts to MR Byers OK to build T5 Cllr Tracey pushes for new airport in South East rather than 3rd Runway 07.02 BARN ELMS CENTRE OF SPORTING EXCELLENCE Comment from the forum on development plan PUTNEY
GARDEN CENTRE Read what local people have to say on the forum. Gerald Jones the Council Chief Executive explains the reason for the sale Tony Colman MP urges Council to reconsider Garden sale November 2001 key vote on Garden centre sale Leader of the Council speaks out against the proposed plans. 13.03.02 Planning Committee rejects the proposal for 14 flats on the site 16.3.02 Public Inquiry for the future of the site but Garden Centre will close 8.8.02 RAGE - new pressure group established to fight on 22.08.02 RAGE propose pressure oon planning to be in keeping with the conservation area 12.10.02 Council to defend decision to limit development on Putney site 09.12.02 Minister backs extra flats on Adrian Hall site 5.12.02 GRAFFITI Residents voice their concerns over growing problem Graffiti service wins £250,000 boost 02.09.02 Council joins task force to battlle graffiti in South West London 14.03.02 Did you know that Wandsworth has a FREE graffiti removal service? Will this valued local amenity be sold for development? Following an active campaign by local pressure groups the Councill has opted to refurbish the site to the tune of £300,000 and ensure use by the existing two youth groups and Chas Newens Marins Follow the story so far: threat, discussion, refurbishment work commences. Cllr Lister announces Sea Cadets move back in 05.08.02 Use your digital voice: editor@putneysw15.com
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