- One year to go until the Paralympics
- Borough’s best ever GCSE results
- Hacking victim warns of computer con
- 19th Century murder victim’s remains buried
- Enter a Brave New World at the Riverside Gallery
- Don’t let a dodgy ladder be your downfall
- Donate your old phones and do your bit for charity
- Craft Fair comes to Twickenham
- World Music Festival on Riverside
- Civic Pride fund hits the water
- Teddington children help design new playground
- Thousands take advantage of free parking with Richmondcard
- New online tool for Richmond residents
- Supporting riot-hit businesses
- Bank Holiday recycling and waste collection days one day later
- Statement regarding Newsnight
- A fairer future for social housing
- Residents reminded to complete their household registration forms
- Britain in Bloom judges visit
- Publics' chance to see how council spends public money
- Woodville Haven offers better environment for dementia sufferers
- Taking our libraries out on the road
- Acclaimed football writer visits library
- Music Festival on Richmond Riverside
- New Post Office in Twickenham welcomed
- Response to London disorder
- Council save nearly £4m thanks to residents recycling
- Proposed changes to planning law threaten local economy
- Council welcomes Mayor’s £1.2m Outer London Fund grants
- Success for first Uplift project
- Costa del Twickenham extended for two weeks
- Shaping our community
- Britain in Bloom judging
- Local mums give thumbs up to local gallery and park
- Britain in Bloom judging
- Roll up for the summer reading challenge
- Rambling through Richmond
- Richmond welcomes Iggle Piggle and the gang
Release Date: 09/08/2011
Response to London disorder
Latest Update
11 August 2011 at 12 noon
There were no reported incidents of any disturbances in Richmond upon Thames again last night (Wednesday 10 August)
Cllr Pamela Fleming, said:
“There were no confirmed reports of any disturbances in Richmond upon Thames last night (Tuesday 9 August)
“The Council continue to work closely with the police throughout the day and tonight.
“We do have a Borough Emergency Response plan and a Duty Emergency Officer is on call 24 hours a day, who has direct contact with the local Police. Should there be any incidents; the Council will work with the police to respond accordingly.
“We do urge all members of the public take sensible precautions to ensure their safety and avoid any unnecessary travel to areas that have been affected by the events of the last couple of days. This will help the emergency services by giving them the room that they need to respond and rebuild their communities."
With regards to Sunday's Road Race, Cllr Fleming added:
“Sunday’s road race promises to be an absolutely fantastic event. With thousands of people expected to gather along the route, as some of the worlds best athletes pass through the borough.
“Anyone who wants to watch the race and does not already know where to go, should consult either the Council’s or TfL’s websites where full details are available.
“On the day, there are likely to be a lot more people out on our streets than on an average Sunday morning. In light of this, I would urge everyone to be patient if it takes a little longer to get around and please obey the directions of the race stewards who have important job to do to ensure the safety of everyone – riders, spectators and residents alike.”
Go to: www.richmond.gov.uk/olympic_test_event or sign up to receive updates throughout the race at: www.twitter.com/lbrut
Joint statement issued on the 9 August 2011.
Residents in Richmond upon Thames can be reassured that the Council is working closely with the Police to monitor the London riots and have rigorous contingency plans in place should any incidents occur in the borough.
Cllr Pamela Fleming, Richmond Council Cabinet Member for Community, Business and Culture, said: "The violence we have seen over the past few days, with innocent people losing their homes and livelihoods is indefensible. There have been no incidents in Richmond upon Thames but we must be vigilant.
"I would like to reiterate what the police have already said: Please can parents make sure that they know where their children are, and ensure they are not out at night. Also, I urge residents not to visit the areas that have had disorder to 'take a look'. Spectators only make the issue more complex for the Police and often get in the way.
"This is a constantly changing picture, and should any incidents take place in Richmond upon Thames, residents can be reassured that together with the Police, we have rigorous contingency plans in place.”
Superintendent Jim Davis added: "Richmond Police officers are presently dealing with an extraordinary set of policing demands but whilst we continue to ask an awful lot of our staff, we equally remain determined to keep Richmond upon Thames safe whilst providing the critical support to our colleagues in other parts of London.
"Last night we deployed officers to Wandsworth, Kingston and Croydon whilst ensuring that I had suitable contingencies to deal with any disorder in this borough. As you are probably aware all 'rest days' are cancelled for the time being and all officers are in effect working 12 hour shifts to ensure that we have the resilience necessary to control the situation.
"Thankfully we have, to date, been minimally affected but we remain alert to the intelligence picture as it develops and determined to provide sufficient resources to deal with any problems that may arise. I ask all of our residents to be particularly patient at this demanding and difficult time. Lastly, I know that borough residents will be keen to know that no local officers have as yet been significantly injured and our morale remains high".
The Community Police Partnership has issued guidelines for residents
(pdf, 46KB) who are concerned about the situation.
Residents around the country have also launched a campaign to clean up after the riots. The list of 'clean up' events around the country, can be found at: www.riotcleanup.co.uk.
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