Richmond Park faces new event rules as council embraces community consultation
Community-first approach rejects neighbouring Wandsworth's aggressive commercial model that sparked backlash.
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Friends of Tooting Common confront Council over Events Policy – and are ignored
Wandsworth Council’s new Events in Parks Policy was waved through Cabinet on Monday night – despite a forceful…
Furious Friends of Tooting Common to give Council Cabinet a piece of their mind
Friends of Tooting Common request rare direct address as tensions rise over park commercialisation.
So how much can Wandsworth Council expect to make from commercialising our parks? Around £1 million a year
Council expects payday, but residents fear noise, mess, and broken promises
Wandsworth’s parks, up for sale: Council ignores warnings in policy overhaul
Residents fear noise, disruption, and lost green space as events take priority over peace.
So did the “listening council” actually listen to feedback over its new parks policy?
Listening Council Score: 5 out of 10.
What’s in the new Events Policy for Wandsworth’s parks?
A quick rundown of what changes are due to be approved.
Wandsworth rebels: Council challenges Sadiq Khan on housing and parks
Council hits back at Mayor’s draft London Plan while defending its own controversial decisions.
Heritage victory: Wandsworth Council Committee U-turns after public campaign
CHAC backs down on controversial changes after residents and campaigners speak out.
Wandsworth’s parks face festival future under controversial plan
Council pushes ahead with new events policy despite backlash, sparking fears of noise, crowding and over-commercialisation in cherished green spaces.