Letter: In Brief

Thursday 25 February 1999 00:02 GMT

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Sir: The letter (February 22) from Lord Attenborough and others claiming that the Thames is threatened by the proposals on the Twickenham Baths site was published the day Richmond upon Thames Council's policy and resources committee unanimously rejected the scheme. The developers are considering whether they can alter their proposals in the light of public opposition, and one of the signatories to the letter has been co-opted to the panel looking at changes needed. Public opinion in Twickenham has not supported the scheme. That is why Richmond Council has rejected it.

DAVID WILLIAMS

Leader

Richmond upon Thames Council

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