Recycling and Waste Collection
Please leave outside very early on collection days (normally Fridays) the following:
- Black box: recycle bottles, tins, cartons, some plastics
- Blue box: recycle paper, cardboard, tetra paks etc.
- *Green food bin: collect organic food waste– please ensure lid is closed
- Rubbish bag: This is for the rest of your refuse and should be left in your outside cupboard – the refuse collectors will collect these bags – please do not leave them in the street since they can be ripped open by foxes and cats.
Please do not leave your recycling boxes and wheelies on display – that’s what the outside cupboard and garages are for!
Notes *
A bio-degradable bag for the food bin and also for garden refuse can be obtained from Richmond Council or from the library. Garden waste is collected every other week – check the Richmond Council website for the collection dates.
Please note no camping is allowed on common grounds.
Notify Richmond Council
If you notice any problems which you think Richmond Council should know about take a look at this link – it is a quick and direct way to notify the council:
Graffiti: www.richmond.gov.uk/graffiti removal or 0845 612 2660
Police
Met Police website for safer neighbourhood teams : www.met.police.uk/a/your-area
South Twickenham SNT E-mail:
[email protected] Tel. 020 8721 2910 or mobile 07879 431228 (answer phone when not on duty)
Pedestrian Gate Key
The pedestrian gate opposite Loch Fyne now has a key code access pad. Should you require a key for the pedestrian gate please speak to Clare Marsden at no 91 who will be pleased to provide you with one at a nominal charge of £7.00 per key. Please do not retain the key if you move away from the estate or give a copy to a non-resident. We have problems with non residents parking on the estate and trespassing by using the Loch Fyne gate to walk their children to the Mall and /or St James’.
Rubbish Dumping
Please do not leave refuse and building debris along any of the communal pathways – it’s really important to keep these pathways clear. Please advise if you notice any graffiti and we will inform the council who generally remove it very quickly.
Inconsiderate Parking
Please use your garages and driveways to park your cars. If you or your visitors block pavements then you could receive a fine from the council – this is not a private road. Remember that Emergency vehicles must be able to circulate – leave enough space in the road – think before you or your visitors walk away from parking your car and make life safer and easier for everyone in Fortescue park.
Also please ensure your neighbours can enter and depart their driveways with as much ease as possible
Dog Mess
We would remind all dog owners of the need to remove all traces of dog fouling around the estate and in the gardens. Please remember that there are children playing and gardeners working around these areas all the time and it is both unpleasant and a health hazard to allow your dogs to foul in public areas. Thank you for your consideration.
Foxes
Please do not feed the foxes or leave food out for your cats – this encourages vermin
Water Drainage Maps
Following are the Thames Water plans showing the main sewer and surface water drainage for the estate.
Surface Water Map
Sewer Map
Fortescue Park Surface Water Drainage July 2021
Click on the link below to view the detailed sewer and surface water drains for estate. This shows Thames Water pipes and also individual underground sewer and surface water pipes, channels in front of garages channels, rain water downpipes from roofs and soak aways for the area around each property.
Note this is the “As planned schema” from 1972 when the estate was originally built.
Fortescue Park Surface Water Drainage July 2021
Site Layout Map
Below is the full scale detailed sewer and surface water drains for the entire estate. Note this is the “As planned schema” from 1972 when the estate was originally built.
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