Conservatives win support for £1 million extra for adult social care Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 At the September 9th 2021 Adult Social Services, Health and Housing committee on Richmond Council the Conservative team secured a major success when the committee voted to retain an additional £1million to be spent on its work to support those in need across the borough. In a Conservative amendment proposed by Councillor Geoffrey Samuel (Hampton North) and second by Councillor Peter Buckwell... Local News
Hammersmith Bridge - A Conversation With The Leader of Richmond Council 4th June 2021 A conversation that could have happened this week between a Richmond Borough resident and Cllr Roberts, the Liberal Democrat Leader of Richmond Council... Local News
Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Latest Skeleton Proposals For Hammersmith Bridge Show Four Years Have Been Wasted - But Finally Show A Path Forward 5th April 2021 Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s recently revealed proposals for Hammersmith Bridge, the Ritblat/Foster bridge solution, that include part financing through a... Local News
Temporary toilets in Richmond and Twickenham are a victory for common sense, community groups and Conservative Councillors 26th March 2021 Last Spring when lockdown restrictions were relaxed Conservative Councillors warned LibDem Council Leader Gareth Roberts that social distancing and Government... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council chooses to hold its hands up on the introduction of the £12.50 ULEZ later this year - just like they have done on Hammersmith Bridge. 23rd March 2021 Richmond Borough Conservative Group have raised concerns about the planned introduction of the extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in Richmond later this... Assembly News
Lib Dem Run Richmond Council spending millions on Twickenham Riverside Development but refuse to disclose the full amount whilst not backing plans to rejuvenate high streets in Hampton Wick and Heathfield. 16th March 2021 This Lib Dem administration has already committed £4.4m in the capital budget for the redevelopment of Twickenham Riverside. The full cost is still not... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council vote down an amendment to give back to residents the £1.5m the council is saving by not having to pay Transport for London this year for Concessionary fares 15th March 2021 An impact of the pandemic has been a change to how much and where people travel. For Richmond and Twickenham that means that there have been lower passenger... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council will raise Council Tax by 4.65% this year despite a £5m underspend 11th March 2021 Council tax for a band D property in Richmond is set to go up by £87 after the Lib Dem Administration pushed through the increase despite opposition from... Local News
Cllr Aphra Brandreth's Richmond Budget Speech 3rd March 2021 Thank you Mr Mayor. I would like to start by thanking officers for their help and support, particularly given the unique challenges that everyone has faced over... Local News
Cllr Rowena Bass' speech on Kingston Council's Budget 27th February 2021 Budget Council Speech 25 February 2021 – Cllr Rowena Bass (Deputy Group Leader & Opposition Spokesperson for Finance) Thank you, Madam Mayor for letting me... Speeches
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
