Council aims to prevent park charges
Leaders from Wandsworth Council will meet with Royal Parks Agency (RPA) minister Barbara Follett to try and prevent plans being implemented that would see a charge levied against people who take their cars to Richmond Park, it has been announced.
The local authority representatives will meet with the delegate from the RPA, which has said that it needs to generate funds in order to maintain the park's roads.
In addition, the agency states that it is trying to encourage more people living in property to rent in Wandsworth and other residences in the area to leave their vehicles at home when they visit the green space.
However, the council has said that the charges are not fair as options for visiting the park using public transport are somewhat limited.
Edward Lister, leader of the local authority, said: "The charges would be particularly unfair to older visitors, families with small children and others on low incomes."
In recent days, the new Wandsworth Town Library opened after the completion of a £1.5 million redevelopment scheme.
Written by Chris Price
Published 27th August, 2009
© 2009 Estates IT Limited
London Rental Property News By London Borough / Category
Latest London Property News Headlines
Enfield £1.3bn masterplan unveiled
A masterplan has been unveiled that will see a 200-acre site in Enfield regenerated as part of a £1.3 billion plan.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Londoners encouraged to grow their own fruit and veg
People in London are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
Merton 'embraces green improvements'
Merton is now a cleaner, greener location to live in thanks to the implementation of the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (LCZ).
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
London house prices rise by 1,782% in past 35 years
London house prices have increased by 1,782 per cent in the last 35 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Poplar's Chrisp Street to get £100m regeneration
Some £100 million is to be spent regenerating the Chrisp Street area of Poplar in Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Putney community hall gets £150k refurb
Newlands Hall in Putney Vale, Wandsworth, has reopened after undergoing significant refurbishments.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2012
Harrow cycling and walking routes improved
Extensive improvements have been be made to the cycling and walking routes in Harrow.
Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2012
Norwood Park gets outdoors gym installed
An outdoor gym has been installed in Norwood Park in an effort to encourage more people to take up exercise.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Brixton to benefit from £75m regeneration
An estate in Brixton is to be improved thanks to a £75 million development project.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Olympic concerts to be held at Hyde Park
A series of Olympic-themed concerts are to be held at Hyde Park.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2012
Wandsworth council aims to stop proposed charges for local parks.