Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s recently revealed proposals for Hammersmith Bridge, the Ritblat/Foster bridge solution, that include part financing through a toll and putting the bridge into a charitable trust, finally provide the basis for developing detailed plans.
Last Spring when lockdown restrictions were relaxed Conservative Councillors warned LibDem Council Leader Gareth Roberts that social distancing and Government guidelines would make it impossible for businesses to continue participating in the Community Toilet Scheme and temporary toilets were ess
Richmond Borough Conservative Group have raised concerns about the planned introduction of the extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in Richmond later this year, given the continued closure of Hammersmith Bridge.
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 disclosed with the administration refusing to be transparent on the estimated full cost of the development.
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 Conservative Councillors.
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 this past year. And in particular thanks to Mark Maidment and his team for their time to discuss the detail of this budget.
