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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Rural Activities Garden Centre Petition Hearing
Last night, two petitions were presented in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre by supporters of the Rural Activities Garden Centre to Councillor Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community & Environment at London Borough of Hillingdon. With 5600 signatures on the Change.org petition and 680 on the LBH ePetition, the Council Chamber was filled with supporters of the Rural […]

