http://www.richmond.gov.uk Press Releases en-uk http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss web.team@richmond.gov.uk Copyright London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham TW1 3BZ, Telephone 020 8891 1411 http://www.richmond.gov.uk/lbrutlogo38h8cols.gif http://www.richmond.gov.uk (pics-1.1 'http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html' l gen true for 'http://www.richmond.gov.uk' r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1)) 5 February 2010 A new sergeant has been appointed to help reduce the fear of crime and improve even further relations between police, schools and pupils in the borough. http://www.richmond.gov.uk/sergeant_lisa_to_help_keep_schools_safeTue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:00 GMT Richmond Council has welcomed the Environment Agency’s (EA) latest strategy for protecting parts of the borough from flooding, but is concerned it does not address some of the potential flooding issues in Teddington.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/flood_strategy_should_pay_more_attention_to_teddington_-_councilTue, 09 Feb 2010 09:52:00 GMT More than 400 children have been taught to walk and ride safely on roads by Richmond Council this month, through practical training sessions at their schools. Already this academic year, at least 700 children have been presented with badges and certificates to prove their knowledge.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/keeping_children_safe_on_our_roadsTue, 09 Feb 2010 09:47:00 GMT Richmond Council’s pledge to run the majority of its vehicles on 100 per cent biodiesel made from used cooking oil has led to three nominations in the London Transport Awards.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/council_inline_for_city_transport_awardsMon, 08 Feb 2010 15:46:00 GMT More vulnerable people in Richmond upon Thames are getting the right support to live an independent life than any other borough in the capital, new figures have shown.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/working_with_people_to_deliver_better_servicesMon, 08 Feb 2010 15:31:00 GMT Councillor Marc Cranfield-Adams has been suspended from Richmond Council for a month following two rulings against him by the Council’s Standards Hearings sub committee.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/councillor_suspended_for_one_monthThu, 04 Feb 2010 14:03:00 GMT Over 1000 Borough residents flocked to York House in Twickenham last Saturday, 30 January, to attend a council organised event celebrating cultural harmony and diversity in Richmond upon Thames.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/hundreds_flock_to_say_helloThu, 04 Feb 2010 12:23:00 GMT The freezing conditions during January led to an increase in the number of potholes appearing in roads and pavements, and Richmond Council is keen to deal with those which could cause injuries.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/report_potholes_through_web_serviceThu, 04 Feb 2010 12:18:00 GMT More than 100 potentially lethal mobile phone and game console chargers have been taken off the market by Richmond Council, amid fears they could kill people using them because of poor quality design.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/lethal_phone_chargers_seized_by_councilMon, 01 Feb 2010 16:57:00 GMT Schools across Richmond upon Thames have benefitted from almost £25,000 of grants to improve the way children and staff travel to and from school each week.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/grants_help_schoolchildren_to_travel_smarterMon, 01 Feb 2010 16:54:00 GMT 26 Jan 2010 Providing a sustainable future, protecting local character and meeting the needs of people living and working in the borough will form the basis for Richmond Council’s Development Management Plan, now out for public consultation.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/opinions_wanted_on_how_borough_developsThu, 28 Jan 2010 10:50:00 GMT 27 Jan 2010 The Mayor, Cllr Celia Hodges, is hosting a Chinese New Year themed quiz next week to raise funds for two local charities.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/brains_raise_charity_funds_in_mayor_s_quizThu, 28 Jan 2010 10:48:00 GMT The borough’s new basketball club, Richmond Knights, and Richmond Council have teamed up to provide wheelchair basketball sessions at St Mary’s University College, starting this January. http://www.richmond.gov.uk/richmond_knights_hold_wheelchair_basketball_trainingTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:44:00 GMT The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Richmond upon Thames are inviting residents to join them in a celebration of cultural harmony on Saturday 30 January, with an event including music, dance and food from all over the world taking place at York House in Twickenham.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/say_hello_to_cultural_family_fun_dayTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:37:00 GMT 22 Jan 2010 Plans announced by Richmond Council this week could see some of the borough’s biggest voluntary organisations housed under the same roof. The move could mean better facilities for voluntary services, as well as allowing significant savings to be made.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/plans_for_voluntary_sector_hubTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:06:00 GMT