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Current
Issues
THIRD
RUNWAY AT HEATHROW
 Concerns
are growing that a third runway at Heathrow is being planned now
that the addition of a Fifth Terminal looks inevitable.
This
could be sited to the north of the existing terminals close to
the M4. It would mean a flight path directly over Chiswick and
noise levels similar to those currently experienced further South
in areas like Richmond and East Sheen.
Latest
on Heathrow expansion
Comments
on the forum about Chiswick on the flight path
WEST
LONDON TRANSIT SCHEME
A
£200 million scheme to bring trams to the Uxbridge Road
has the backing of the Mayor and Ealing Council but many local
residents, particularly those in north Chiswick feel it could
mean the diversion of traffic onto residential streets.
Latest
- campaigners meet with Mayor
CHISWICK
WEST
|  Residents
of the west of Chiswick were shocked to discover that plans
had been submitted for a major development which included
a 30-storey tower block, by far the tallest in Chiswick.
The developer's spokesman claims that the scheme will provide
much needed affordable housing.
The
scheme has been rejected by the Sustainable Development
Committee but local residents are concerned that the developer
will try again with revised plans.
Latest
- New Proposal for tower rejected
Local
Comment on the Development
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CHISWICK
LIBRARY UNDER THREAT
 A
proposal to redevelop the Chiswick Library site for nothing by
a developer seemed too good to be true and when many people examined
the details of the plan that is exactly what they concluded.
The
old building donated by the Sanderson family may be unsuitable
for a modern library but many, including the Friends of Chiswick
Library feel that the plans are effectively banishing library
users into a basement.
Comments
on the scheme from Friends of Chiswick Library
ST
MARY'S CONVENT FACES CLOSURE
New
government regulations could cause the closure of the St. Marys
Convent Nursing Home on Burlington Lane. Local people have become
involved in an ambitious fund raising project to save the much
valued institution.
Sisters
are doing it for themselves - The indefatigable nuns
of St. Mary's Convent and Nursing Home are determined to raise
the £1.7mn needed to save the facility
ANNE
NAYSMITH
Fierce
local divisions have arisen over the fate of Anne Naysmith who
for years lived in a rusting Ford Consul in Prebend Gardens until
the Council served a notice to evict her.
CROSSING
SUTTON COURT ROAD
|  Local
residents have been raising a petition to request that at
least one pedestrian crossing be placed on Sutton Court
Road. This busy road is crossed by children from three local
schools and many people in the area fear an accident is
inevitable.
Latest
- Residents win their battle for a crossing
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AIR
QUALITY
A
report has revealed that Chiswick has some of the worst air quality
in outer London and unlike the trend in the rest of the capital
it is actually getting worse.
TURNHAM
GREEN TUBE
|  The
Piccadilly line speeds through busy Turnham Green station
without stopping. This has annoyed locals for decades but
there does appear to be some hope of success for the campaign
with the recent revelation that Transport for London will
be conducting a
review on the issue.
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CHISWICK
LANE SLIP ROAD
CHISWICK
BACK COMMON TENNIS COURTS
 Years
of neglect have left a valuable local resource in a state
of chronic disrepair. Who
is to blame? The situation has been complicated by the
fact that the courts are on Common land but progress on
the issue seems very slow and the facility has now deteriorated
to the extent that it is barely usable by even the most
resourceful tennis player. The courts are now allegedly
home to a completely different kind of leisure activity.
Council
and CIP make formal apology to Chiswick over tennis courts
debacle |
SUTTON
COURT ROAD/A4 JUNCTION
Many local people feel that this is an accident black spot due
to the layout of the junction and the disposition of the traffic
lights. Comment
on this issue from the forum.
Previous
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CHISWICK
CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
An overspent in Hounslow Council's Social Services budget led
to a plan to close this valued local facility which caters for
children with mental handicap and learning disabilities. A massive
local reaction and a rebellion by local Labour councillors lead
to the Council abandoning their plans. A Fun Run in aid of the
Centre was organised through this site.
THE
TABARD
Many
felt that the new owners Punch Taverns had a secret agenda to
turn Bedford Park's favourite watering hole into a "gastro-pub"
and close the Theatre. After strong local reaction the plans were
withdrawn and the Theatre's lease extended. Comment
on the Tabard from the forum.
HOGARTH
STATUE
The local community lead by the Chiswick Traders' Association
has raised funds for this local monument. Chiswick's most famous
ex-resident is to be commemorated in bronze outside Barclays Bank
who kindly donated £300. The Hogarth
Health Club group and Sainsburys donated £10,000 each.
Latest
news on this issue.
CHISWICK
LODGE HOSPITAL
This valued local amenity was under threat of closure despite
delivering a high quality value for money service to those in
need. n.
NEW
CHISWICK POOL
Chiswick's concerted campaign to save the pool has
succeeded. Click here
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Many
motorists were surprised to see the left turn slip road
being closed and believe that it is causing increased tailbacks
on Chiswick Lane. The issue remains controversial with some
claiming that the local Area Committee did not give approval
for the scheme.