Richard James

THE COMMUNITY SAYS NO TO THE THAMES SEWAGE PUMP

Throughout July and August we saw and experienced an overwhelming and resounding ‘No to the Thames Sewage Pump’. Whilst many responses went directly, SOLAR gathered and handed in over 7,500 postcards, all rejecting the TDRA scheme. . Alongside the postcards were countless letters and detailed rejections sent directly to Thames Water, demonstrates the depth of …

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SOLAR SUBMITS ITS RESPONSE TO THE STATUTORY CONSULTATION

As Save Our Lands and River we submitted our official response to Thames Water’s Statutory Consultation on the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project – known to us as the Thames Sewage Pump. SOLAR’s detailed response outlines why this project must be stopped. TDRA is a poor-value, ecologically damaging scheme that ignores greener, more sustainable …

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MUNIRA WILSON SETS OUT HER OBJECTIONS TO THE TDRA

Munira Wilson MP FOR Teddington and Twickenham has issued a powerful response to Thames Water’s statutory consultation on the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme, voicing deep concerns over its environmental, health, and financial implications. In her letter, she challenges the proposal to replace river water with treated sewage above Teddington Lock, citing risks to …

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community united in opposition to the thames sewer pump at the wharf

On Tuesday 29th July, over 200 local residents gathered at the Wharf restaurant in Teddington in a show of unity and defiance. Organized by the team from the Wharf, local businesses and SOLAR (Save Our Lands and River), the meeting was more than a protest—it was a declaration of local pride and environmental care The …

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PICNIC AND PADDLE – 17th august 2025

Date: 17 AugustTime: From 10:45 AMLocation: Burnell Avenue Greenspace, TW10 7YE Get ready for a fantastic day outdoors at the Picnic & Paddle event, hosted by SOLAR (Save Our Lands And River)! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just curious to try it out, this event is for everyone. Bring your paddle-board or kayak and join us in celebrating the beauty …

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SARAH OLNEY MP CHALLENGES THAMES WATER AND THE PROPOSED THAMES SEWER PUMP

Sarah Olney, Member of Parliament for Richmond Park, has issued a public letter setting out her objection to Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme. In her recently published letter, the local MP voiced her support for local residents and environmental groups, calling for the project to be reconsidered and for alternative solutions …

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THAMES WATER STATUTORY CONSULTATION DATES CONFIRMED

We now have the dates for Thames Water’s statutory consultation. Thames Water’s communications suggest you need to register to attend however this is an open consultation that mean anyone can attend without any registration. We would encourage as many people to attend and give your feedback on the proposals. We want to make sure we …

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