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Richmond upon Thames Council is addressing road safety concerns on Nelson Road following a fatal accident.
Richmond upon Thames Council is addressing road safety concerns on Nelson Road in Whitton. In January 2026, Members raised questions about improving safety on the road following a series of accidents, which included one fatality. These questions were formally listed on the agenda for a council meeting on 27 January 2026, as part of the council's proceedings.
The council's formal process for addressing these concerns involves Members submitting questions, which are then discussed during a dedicated segment of the meeting. The agenda for the 27 January 2026 meeting indicated that any questions not addressed within the allocated 30 minutes would receive a written response.
Key facts
- Concerns about road safety on Nelson Road in Whitton were raised with Richmond upon Thames Council in January 2026. Source
- The concerns followed a series of accidents on Nelson Road, including one fatality. Source
- Questions from Members about Nelson Road safety were on the agenda for the 27 January 2026 council meeting. Source
- The council meeting segment for Members' questions was allocated a maximum of 30 minutes. Source
- Questions not addressed within the allocated time receive a written response. Source
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