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Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council rejects Heathrow expansion plans over resident harm
Richmond Council has formally opposed the Government’s draft national policy statement for Heathrow expansion, citing noise, air pollution and carbon emissions. The council’s response, submitted on 12 August, challenges the economic case for a third runway and calls for stronger protections for local communities before any parliamentary vote later this year.
Richmond upon Thames5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Policing · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Park deer feeding banned after stag attacks risk warning
Royal Parks has warned feeding deer in Richmond Park is illegal and dangerous after videos showed visitors approaching 200kg stags. The Met disbanded the Royal Parks Police in 2025, prompting concerns from Richmond Council about increased vulnerability to crime and antisocial behaviour.
Richmond upon Thames4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 32