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09/05/26

Well done to the Liberal Democrats. It is an outstanding achievement to win every seat on the Council.

Sadly not to be for the Conservatives this time.

06/05/26

Democracy: What an honour to be taking part.

6 billion people in the world - 74% - live in autocracies with no meaningful vote

06/05/26

"What made you want to stand"

As we reach the day before polling, I answer the question I'm most often asked

28/04/26

Don't let the Council chamber remain a Lib Dem echo chamber

Richmond Council has an accountability deficiency - 49 Lib Dems, 5 Greens

28/04/26

Don't let the Lib Dems close Richmond Bridge to all but TFL traffic

And stop them paving over George St

25/04/26

Do you think you live in a mansion? Within 4 years the Council might.

The Council you vote for will soon be re-assessing your house value for tax

24/04/26

Interesting insights from a young conservative voter

Resurgence in younger voters turning to the Conservatives

23/04/26

Why do we have the 4th highest Council Tax in London?

Because voters allow the Lib Dems to get away with it

19/04/26

Surely the Lib Dems owe voters honesty and transparency

Silence on their plans to exclude locals from their neighbouring streets

18/04/26

A real sense of civic pride as proper campaigning begins

Meeting some great people and an angry dog

17/04/26

Stop further expensive traffic restriction proposals around Amyand Park Road

They are not needed, They are not wanted. But the Lib Dems are determined to bring them back.

14/04/26

Centralised Lib Dem platitudes not addressing local needs

This election is only about how much Council Tax you pay, how it's spent, and whether every pound you pay helps deliver the right services for those who need them most.

11/04/26

Bring back Conservative Council Tax discipline

Conservative Council Tax rose less than 3% in 8 years.

Under the Lib Dems it has rocketed up 39% in 8 years!

10/04/26

Twickenham Police Counter didn't have to close. "The Lib Dem Council were asleep at the wheel" says Guy Pearson

"Twickenham town centre just feels less safe. Other Councils apparently managed to save public access to the police, why did ours fail to keep it open?"

09/04/26

The Candidate list is out. Greens, Conservatives, Reform & Lib Dems in a 4 way fight

The Conservatives will make every pound count. More than ever, every vote will count too.

09/04/26

How has the borrowing shortfall ballooned to £37 million on the Twickenham Riverside shambles?

Still a hole in the ground, but Council Tax payers footing the bill for years to come.

08/04/26

A champion for those who rent

Richmond Council plays a critical role in managing housing standards, particularly in Twickenham Riverside where 43% of properties are rented.

07/04/26

I will hold the Greens and Lib Dems to account

Currently there are 5 Green and 49 Lib Dem Councillors. No other parties are represented,

06/04/26

Let's get the basics right - We say "Use Council Tax to keep Twickenham clean"

Lib Dem Council's heavy reliance on volunteer efforts to manage litter in Twickenham are not enough.

05/04/26

Sunday Times exposes how Richmond Council doesn't listen to residents, - again.

Short term fix as council closes allotments used for more than 120 years to expand Shacklegate Lane cemetery

03/04/26

Lib Dem Council salary bill has doubled since Covid with head count up 22%

I will apply Conservative financial rigour and demand council staff cost accountability

29/03/26

Extend your free parking to an hour. We will support both residents and local businesses with more free parking.

End the Lib Dem uncertainty over the future of the Richmond Card.

25/03/26

I'll be there for you when you need me. The Lib Dems haven't even updated their council contact link since Covid

The screenshot above was taken last week from your local Twickenham Riverside Lib Dem councillor's link

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