burial space
Richmond upon Thames Council is proceeding with expanding Teddington Cemetery by reclaiming allotments, despite public opposition.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee decided in March 2026 to reclaim a portion of the Shacklegate Lane allotments to extend Teddington Cemetery. This decision was made despite a petition with over 1,700 signatures and concerns raised by petitioners about the loss of green space and local food production.
The committee heard in March 2026 that Teddington Cemetery had only one burial plot remaining. The Cemetery Service's Business Development Manager stated that approximately 20 plots are allocated annually, indicating significant demand for burial space. The decision to return the Shacklegate Lane land to burial use was initially made in 2018 and reaffirmed in 2024.
No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic based on the provided information.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council decided in March 2026 to reclaim Shacklegate Lane allotments for Teddington Cemetery expansion. Source 1 Source 2
- A petition with over 1,700 signatures opposed the reclamation of Shacklegate Lane allotments. Source
- Teddington Cemetery had only one burial plot remaining in March 2026. Source
- The decision to use Shacklegate Lane for burial was first made in 2018 and reaffirmed in 2024. Source
- The Cemetery Service estimates allocating 20 plots annually at Teddington Cemetery. Source
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