TfL is carrying out a consultation on a temporary walking and cycling bridge between Hammersmith and Barnes whilst Hammersmith Bridge is undergoing repair works. Public drop-in exhibitions will be taking place, the first in Barnes is on 17 March, according to Richmond Council’s website. Richmond Council have reviewed proposals for a temporary traffic bridge and met directly with one of…
The Council is holding drop-in sessions regarding the proposed East Sheen Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme on Parkside. Update: the venue for the drop-in session on the 12th of September has changed. The new venue is All Saints Church, East Sheen Ave, SW14 8AX. A low traffic neighbourhood is designed to keep through traffic on the…
Three major cycling events, that will see more than 30,000 cyclists pass through the borough and Surrey, are coming this August – be prepared for road closures and increased traffic. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 involves amateur cyclists, and the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic, involves some of the top international professional cyclists. Also back this year is…
Transport for London’s decision to reinstate a vital bus route between Hammersmith Bridge and Mortlake from 3 August has been welcomed by Chair of the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee, Cllr Alexander Ehmann. The decision comes following concerns about the changes to the 209 bus route, raised by local residents at a community meeting…
A cross-party group of councillors this week supported a motion to declare a climate emergency in Richmond upon Thames. Cllr Richard Bennett, Leader of the Green Party group put forward the motion at the recent Full Council meeting on 9 July. According to the council’s press release, the motion read: “Council joins the rapidly growing…
A development with 83 housing units and large underground car park can go ahead on the Barnes Hospital site if the planning committee approves, despite 250 objections from local residents. The application is for redeveloping Barnes Hospital Site into 83 residential units, mental health facility, GP surgery, SEN school with provision for 81 cars and…
After the closure of Hammersmith Bridge due to safety reasons on 10 April, Transport for London initially shortened and altered the route of buses that used to cross the bridge to Hammersmith. Now the transport company is making new changes starting Saturday 18th May for bus routes in the area. Routes 72 and 209 previously…
Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to traffic ‘indefinitely’ due to safety concerns. Hammersmith Bridge on its first day of closure Shortly after the annual Boat Race, during which hundreds of pedestrians lined up to cheer their chosen team up the River Thames, the bridge was closed at short notice by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on…
