Issues

Along with its usual work of helping the residents of Ruislip, the RRA sometimes takes on more national issues, that nevertheless have an effect on Ruislip.

HIGH SPEED 2 (HS2)

At present we are dealing with the proposals for High Speed 2 (HS2), which goes through Ruislip, partly in a tunnel and partly on the surface. We are working to reduce the impact of this major national infrastructure project on Ruislip and its community.

 

Campaign to save RAGC continues, gaining momentum with the front page of this week’s Uxbridge Gazette – join the demonstration on Thursday evening

London Borough of Hillingdon’s Cabinet will meet at 19:00 on Thursday evening with plans to decide on the closure of the Rural Activities Garden Centre.  Before then, from 17:45 in the square in front of the Civic Centre, the Friends of the Rural Activities Garden Centre will hold a demonstration – and they call for […]

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Cllr Douglas Mills replied to our email about the Rural Activities Garden Centre closure on behalf of the Ruislip Councillors

Graham, I have read your email on the above and I’m afraid it does demonstrate the divorce your association has on the realities of running Hillingdon Council, at a time when the local government settlement fails to reflect the statutory burdens imposed by national government. You are also wrong both in law and mathematics. I […]

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Ruislip Residents’ Association Chair Graham Bartram wrote to all five of our councillors about the Rural Activities Garden Centre

Dear Councillors, I am writing to you on a matter of great concern to the people of Ruislip and Ruislip Manor. You will be aware that Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) is vehemently opposed to the closure of the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC), which we believe to be a valuable resource for the residents of […]

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Letter to Cabinet Members from the Chair of the Friends of the Rural Activities Garden Centre

Dear Cabinet Member, I am writing on behalf of the Friends of the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) in response to the cabinet report entitled Closure of Retail Operations and Review of Support Services from the Rural Activities Garden Centre. I wish to express several concerns about the report which I will group under the […]

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“Shame on Hillingdon Council”: Outrage as Beloved Garden Centre for Vulnerable Adults Faces Closure

Guest article by James Carson of  Hillingdon Vision News As a community and volunteer-run organisation, Hillingdon Vision stands shoulder to shoulder with you—fighting this devastating decision every step of the way. Never before have community groups and charities faced so many brutal cuts across the board. It begs the question: why is it always the […]

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