Richmond Labour Party are hosting an event on 26th April to discuss homelessness in Richmond. Details are in the events calendar
NatWest in Richmond
The continuing woes for RBS has resulted in the announcement of the closure of lots of bank branches and the NatWest in Richmond is one of the victims. That's the second bank to go in the town this year. Banks can close branches with little risk because you are more likely to get divorced than … Continue reading NatWest in Richmond
Police & Crime Commissioner blows £141,000 on takeover of the Fire and Rescue Services
In these times when public services are crying out for money it seems curious that Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, should spend over £141,000 on consultants' fees in her bid to take over the Fire and Rescue Service. It may be that it makes sense to combine services but not to combine … Continue reading Police & Crime Commissioner blows £141,000 on takeover of the Fire and Rescue Services
Focusing on Richmond
Over the next week or two, Richmond residents will get a copy of our Focus newsletter. If you can't wait you can download a copy here It gives an update on The Friarage hospital mental health wards consultation plus the results of our Richmond business 'temperature check'. We'll be covering more of Richmondshire in the … Continue reading Focusing on Richmond
All aboard the Country Bus under threat again
According to Richmondshire Today the bus service featured on the BBC's All aboard the Country Bus is under threat again due to withdrawal of funding from North Yorkshire County Council. When will our Tory run County Council realise that these bus services are not options for a lot of people - they are real lifelines for … Continue reading All aboard the Country Bus under threat again
Wards 14 & 15 closure consultation
The consultation on the closure of Wards 14 & 15 is still open. You can STOP THE CLOCK by completing the online questionnaire and say that you want to STOP THE CLOCK. You will find the online questionnaire here. If you want to fill in a paper questionnaire you can download it here. You have … Continue reading Wards 14 & 15 closure consultation
What’s going on in Richmond Central?
We've been busy creating the latest issue of our FOCUS newsletter. If you live in the Richmond Central ward, keep a look out for our team of willing volunteers who are delivering them for us as we speak (thank you lovely people). This issue contains updates on what your two local councillors - Clive World … Continue reading What’s going on in Richmond Central?
Meet the team
Benedicte Windle is a relatively new member of the LibDems but leading the charge in Hambleton District. If you live in Hambleton get in touch with her at benedicte.windle@rylibdems.org.uk
Queen’s Court Petition Refused
Most of the residents at Queen’s Court sheltered housing scheme are unhappy because the Council have told them that they can no longer have individual meters measuring their heating. A new heating system is to be installed which will result in communal bills. Each person will pay the same amount regardless of individual energy usage. … Continue reading Queen’s Court Petition Refused
Plan to reduce Richmondshire Councillors
Richmondshire District Council has asked the Local Government Boundary Commission for England to review the number of Councillors in the District. They want to reduce the number of Councillors from 34 to 24 - despite the LGBCE saying that to reduce the number of Councillors to under 30 would automatically be a cause for concern. … Continue reading Plan to reduce Richmondshire Councillors