Save Orleans Riverside from Development

Dear Mandie

CPRE London has members in the borough of Richmond who are concerned about the boathouse proposal for Orleans Riverside. Some have already returned the council's survey form. To enable others to take a view on the threat to the riverside environment we are inviting members to an informal picnic at the site at 12.30 on Saturday 30 August. I expect around 12 to 20 to attend (depending on weather). We will distribute our summer newsletter(on other topics) plus hard copies of the council's survey form for delivery at council offices the same day.

Although we think that a majority of our members dislike the proposal our line is that we want to see a democratic process with fair assessment of risks etc - so we will not instruct our people to follow your guidance, but we will make them aware of your campaign and petition websites. If enough of our local members press us to go further at the next stage we will respond. We have a small fund to help us do further investigation and public education on this topic. We'd like to keep in touch with you. Two years ago we had a stall at the Richmond Fair so we have some understanding of our local members' priorities - London airport to the fore, but conserving the riverside also mentioned by many. I hope this is useful and that we may keep in touch ... Sincerely
Steve Butters (Hon Sec CPRE London)