""Although we acknowledge that there is a need for further burial spaces, we believe this... is just a short-term solution to the longer-term problem of burial space.""
""This isn't just a piece of land. It's a living, breathing part of our community. Since the council first made the decision in the 1990s, the world has changed.""
Richmond Council has decided to extend Teddington Cemetery onto Shacklegate Lane allotments, disregarding a petition signed by nearly 1,700 residents opposing the plans. The council stated that alternative allotment space would be provided. The petition emphasized the need for a long-term burial strategy that does not involve allotment land. Residents expressed that the needs of the living community should be prioritized, advocating for a meaningful portion of allotments to be preserved while addressing burial space shortages sustainably.
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