Good morning
A quiet few days locally, with Richmond's funding row now in ministers' hands, the Barn Elms flood works finished and two community dates to put in the diary.
The big story
Richmond sends its funding fight to ministers
On 22 October Richmond Council formally submitted proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act, alongside Wandsworth, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. It says the reforms would strip £29 million a year by 2028/29, around 58% of core funding, and £102 million over four years. It wants allocations rethought, a longer transition and a bigger share of locally raised income. More than 2,200 residents responded to the consultation, and over 95% backed action. READ →
In brief
Barn Elms Southside flood storage is finished
The council says the Beverley Brook works at Barn Elms Southside are complete. A section of riverbank has been adjusted so water can flow onto the land, and a raised earth berm will contain it. The site should store water only in rare extremes, when heavy rain meets high Thames tides. Otherwise it stays open for football and dog walking. READ →
What's on
Barnes Remembrance service at St Mary's, 10.50am on 8 November
The Barnes service is at St Mary's Church on Church Road on Sunday 8 November, starting at 10.50am. Most events across the borough include a parade, a service and a two-minute silence at 11am. READ →
BCA jumble sale at Castelnau Community Centre
Saturday 31 October. Early entry is 9am to 10am for £5, then general entry 10am to 3pm for £1. Clothes, jewellery, bric-a-brac, toys, books, household items and electricals are on offer, and donations of good-quality items are welcome. SOURCE →