The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Twickenham riverside
Twickenham Riverside redevelopment
The scheme connects homes, shops and public space to the river.
Superstructure construction underway in August 2026 · evidence dated 2026-08-10
Responsible body: Richmond upon Thames Council
What the source says: The August update confirms completed substructure and ongoing building and river-defence work. The 45 homes and public spaces remain in delivery.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Twickenham Riverside enters its next phase →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Reconnect the town centre to the river →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Ham Close
Ham Close homes and community facilities
New housing is paired with The Hive youth and community building and a makerspace.
Construction underway in March 2026 · evidence dated 2026-03-24
Responsible body: Richmond upon Thames Council
What the source says: The March report describes 452 homes across the programme and 78 additional affordable homes. Early-summer forecasts for the first facilities are not treated as completion evidence.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £7 million council investment stated for The Hive; not the cost of all Ham Close housing.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Ham Close regeneration takes shape →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Keep Ham Close residents informed through phased moves →
Secure the services inside Ham’s new community buildings →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Petersham
Clarendon specialist school satellite
The building provides specialist teaching and therapy space closer to home.
Building completed and handed over in August 2026 · evidence dated 2026-08-27
Responsible body: Richmond upon Thames Council
What the source says: The 27 August update confirms handover and staff moving in. Capacity is up to 77 pupils; it does not establish actual enrolment or that every planned place is filled.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Keys unlock new chapter for Clarendon School →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Make the completed specialist school work for families →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →