Barnes · Castelnau · MortlakeWednesday, 7 October 2026Free · Independent
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The Morning Briefing
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Good morning

A quiet few days in the candidate material: one lecture in Barnes tomorrow night, a borough climate forum next week, and contraflow works on the Upper Richmond Road West in SW14 until Friday.

Getting around

Contraflow on Upper Richmond Road West until Friday

Traffic control is in place on the A205 Upper Richmond Road West at the Grosvenor Gardens junction, in both directions, for electrical works. It runs until 5pm on 9 October. Severity is listed as minimal and no delays have been reported. SOURCE →

What's on

Mudlarking and the Thames, at St Mary's tonight's neighbour: Thursday lecture

The Barnes and Mortlake History Society hosts Jason Sandy on mudlarking, 'A Journey Through Time', at St Mary's Church, Barnes, on 8 October at 7pm. SOURCE →

Richmond climate resilience forum on 14 October

A free borough-wide forum at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham, covers flooding, drought and extreme heat, with former BBC Science Editor David Shukman among the speakers. Stalls open from 5pm and the main forum starts at 5:30pm. Advance registration is required. SOURCE →

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