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Cllr Andrée Frieze
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Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Councillor.
Opposition Leader, member of Transport & Air Quality, Planning and Regulatory Committees. Cllr email [email protected].
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My monthly round-up of activities on behalf of residents as ward councillor for Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside and as Opposition Leader.
If you have any issues, drop me a line via [email protected].
A green and white graphic image. In the green rectangle across the top it says: "My month, Cllr Andrée Frieze, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 31 Oct 2025". In the white box underneath are the following bullet point: >Pushed the Council to do more to ensure vulnerable residents get all their Council Tax reductions and exemptions >Arranged to get a broken drain cover fixed on Ham Parade >Helped a resident in financial difficulties get an emergency grant from a local charity >Took up residents’ concerns about overgrown trees with RHP >Escalated to senior RHP staff the ongoing rat infestation in an older resident’s home >Held our monthly councillor ward surgery In the bottom right-hand corner is a picture of Andrée, a white woman in her fifties, with shoulder-length brown hair. A Green Party logo is on the picture.
October 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Got an issue with the Council in Ham, Petersham, & Richmond Riverside? Raise it with me, Penny Frost and Gareth Richards at our councillor surgery on Sat 1 Nov, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade. No appointment necessary.
A green rectangular image with a white circle in the middle saying: "It's our Councillor surgery tomorrow, 11am-12pm, Costa, Ham Parade. Come and tell us about any issues you have." Across the bottom left of the circle is a drawing of a loudhailer and on the bottom right, two rectangles containing the words: "Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside". In the top right of the green rectangle is a white Green Party logo of the earth with leaves drawn around it.
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Packed room at the Patch with @rtgreenparty.bsky.social members discussing the issues affecting them in Richmond Borough and what we can do about them.
People sitting at tables in a room with yellow curtains behind them.
October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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👀‼️We've had to move our 'Turning Richmond Green' event on 21 Oct, 7-9pm, to the Patch, 42 York St, Twickenham cos so many people are coming!
A graphic image advertising an event for Richmond & Twickenham Green Party, saying: Turning Richmond Green, Tue 21 Oct 7-9pm. Now at Patch Twickenham, 42 York Street, TW1 3LJ >Meet local Green councillors and community campaigners. >Find how you can get involved and help us elect more Green candidates for Richmond Council in May 2026. >Enjoy some free drinks and delicious nibbles! Sign up to the this event and more at rtgp.org.uk/meet Next to this text are pictures of Cllrs Chas Warlow and Andrée Frieze Underneath this it says: The Greens now have 120,000+ members nationwide. Join us to mobilise our growing power and transform Richmond Council!
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Live in Ham, Petersham or Richmond Riverside? Got an issue with the Council? Come to our ward surgery today, and cllrs Penny Frost, Gareth Richards and I will try to help. We're in Costa on Ham Parade, between 11am-12pm. Ham Parade Market is on today too, so do pop down for that.
October 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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It's the end of the month, so here's my snapshot of activities as councillor and Opposition Leader in Richmond.

If you have any issues in my ward, email me via [email protected], or come to the next councillor surgery on Sat 3 Oct, 11am-12pm, in Costa on Ham Parade.
A square graphic image with dark blue rectangle across the top, with the words: My month, Cllr Andrée Frieze, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 26 Sep 2025. In the sage green box underneath are bullet points saying: > Pushing the Lib Dem Administration to prioritise walking, wheeling and cycling in its new Transport Strategy > Attended the Richmond Society meeting on the Council's Vision for Richmond Town Centre > Heard residents’ issues at my regular door knocking session, and took them up with Council officers > Supported the MegaSkip event in Ham > Sat on the interview panel for the new Executive Director of Growth and Place > Continuing to help an RHP tenant with a rat infestation In the bottom right-hand corner is a head-and-shoulder picture of Andrée Frieze, a 50-something white woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a blue and white floral patterned coat. A Green Party logo sits above her right shoulder.
September 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Got a query or an issue with Richmond Council or about our ward? Come to our councillor surgery today, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade.
September 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Got a Council issue? Come to our ward surgery today, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade. No appointment necessary.

Pick up some goodies from Ham Parade Market while you're there, plus Save Our Land and River postcards to send to Thames Water saying no to the #ThamewSewagePump.
A Green rectangle with a Green Party logo in the left corner. In thr middle is a cream circle with the words "It's our councillor surgery today, 11am-12pm in Costa, Ham Parade. Come and tell us about any issues you have. Underneath are black and grey rectangles with the words: Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. A line drawing of a loudhailer overlays the circle in the bottom left.
August 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Good to see the new bike storage at #RichmondStation finally coming along.
Will be great to have somewhere safe to park my bicycle in the town centre.
The photo is a view of rail tracks coming into Richmond Station with a District line tube train waiting at the far platform. Above is sheets of brown metal, with holes punched in them, creating the wall of the bicycle storage. Behind the grills are people labouring. Either side are buildings at the same height and trees.
July 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Here's my monthly round-up of activities as your councillor for Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside (for July 2025).

If you have an issue, come to our ward surgery on Sat 2 Aug, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade (no appointment necessary), or email me on [email protected].
A white, green and black graphic image. In the green box at the top it says: What I’ve been doing for you in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, next to which is a picture of Andrée, a white women in her 50s, with mid-length brown hair. Underneath are five ticks down the left hand side, with the following text next to each one: > Brought a Green Opposition motion to Council to introduce emissions- and weight-based parking fees, which the Lib Dems voted down. > Attended the SOLAR-organised ‘NO to the Thames Sewage Pump’ event at The Wharf. > Continue to push for repairs to the RSPCA fountain outside Star & Garter, and ensured officers moved Travellers on quickly from Ham Common - again. > Took the new Chief Exec of Richmond Council on a tour of our ward; and sat on Planning and Joint Staffing Committee meetings. > Supported residents concerned about undue noise from the Lensbury music festival. At the bottom left it says 'Green Party' and on the bottom right '30 July 2025'
July 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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It was our last door knocking session for the summer in Ham last night. We also got some signatures on the postcards against the #ThamesWaterPump from SOLAR.
If you have an issue, come to the ward surgery on Sat 2 Aug at Costa on Ham Parade, 11am-12pm or email me at [email protected]
A fan of cards held by Andrée's hand, showing her thumb. The cards say: "Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to object in full to Thames Water's proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme. TDRA will cause permanent damage to the local environment and the water quality of the River Thames. There are many better alternative schemes Thames Water has failed to consider properly. By including my name and postcode below, I expect my objection to be taken into account and formally registered by Thames Water." Also on the card is a blue box with the words in yellow: SOLAR, Save Our Lands And River, Stop the Thames Sewage Pump and a QR code. Four people stand in front of a low wall with a neatly pruned hedge above it that rises above their heirs. From left to right is Gareth Jones wearing a hat, patterned shirt and jean shorts, Cllr Chas Warlow in chinos and grey polo shirt, Danielle Coleman wearing grey trousers, striped shirt and brown jacket and Cllr Andrée Frieze in jeans shorts and a green patterned shirt. They are all holding clipboards and Green Party newsletter. Behind Andrée are a couple of bicycles locked up to a road sign.
July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Looking forward to the debate tonight on this motion, bringing in emissions- and weight-based charges for car parking in Richmond. The road danger that #SUVs bring must be tackled.
Council notes: · Half of new cars are too wide for typical 1.8m on-street parking bays, and SUVs are often 2m wide, · Wider, taller, heavier cars cause extra damage to roads and are more likely to kill or injure people walking, wheeling or cycling, · Serious and fatal road collisions in London cost £1.2 billion in 2024, · Petrol and diesel SUVs burn 20% more fuel, while electric SUVs require additional resources and critical minerals for batteries. Council resolves: · That the Transport and Air Quality Committee Chair requests officers propose parking charges based on vehicle size and emissions for the 2026/27 budget.
July 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Some of my activities from the last month.

Being a councillor always throws up different things. This time it was a landowner selling off plots of lands (too small to build on), but still worrying. I met officers and residents, provided information, and got emergency Tree Preservation Orders.
A square graphic image. In the blue rectangle across the top it says: 'My month, cllr Andrée Frieze, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 4 July 2025'. In the green square underneath it says: >Joined the community on Burnell open space objecting to Thames Water’s plans for the Thames Sewage Pump. >Sat on Transport & Air Quality committee; questioned e-bike operators about their practices and businesses. >Heard residents’ issues at my regular door knocking session, and followed them up with Council officers. >Attended a residents’ meeting to provide support over land sales near their homes in Ham. >Went to the local Police Liaison Group meeting. In the bottom right is a picture of Andrée, a white women with shoulder-length brown hair, with a Green Party logo on it.
July 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Got an issue with #Richmond Council? Come to the ward surgery tomorrow, Sat 5 July, between 11am-12p on Costa on Ham Parade. No need for an appointment. Can't make it - email me via [email protected].
Green and white graphic image with the words "It's our Councillor surgery tomorrow, 11am-12pm, Costa, Ham Parade. Come and tell us about any issues you have." in a white circle, with a loudhailer next to it. Underneath is written 'Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside' and there's a Green Party logo in the right-hand corner.
July 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Got a query or an issue related to the Council?

Come to our ward surgery today. We'll be in Costa on Ham Parade between 11am-12pm, no appointment needed.

If you can't make it, email me on [email protected].
June 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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A selection of some of my actions, events and meetings over the last month as councillor for #Ham and Leader of the Opposition in Richmond.
Any issues, please contact me via [email protected].
A graphic image with a green rectangle across the top with the words: "My month, Cllr Andrée Frieze, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 30 May 2025" In the white box underneath it has the following bullet points: "Helped an RHP tenant to get rehoused into a more suitable home. "Followed up residents’ concerns about land sales near their properties. "Attended the unveiling of new lecterns on Ham Parade - one on the Manor of Ham and one about our twin towns of Konstanz and Fontainebleau. "Pushed the Council to swiftly move travellers on from Ham Common. "Took part in the interview panel for Director of Place. "Met RHP to discuss progress of the Ham Close social value fund." In the bottom right hand corner is a picture of Andrée, a white women with mid-length brown hair. A Green Party logo is on the picture.
May 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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📢20mph saves live and Transport for London has the data to prove it: tfl.gov.uk/corporate/sa...
May 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Do come to this book event with me talking to author Deborah Tomkins about her novel 'The Wilder Path', published by Aurora Metro, on Thu 22 May, 7.30pm at Books on the Rise, #Richmond.
Tix here: bit.ly/3ROL1cI
The cover of a book called 'The Wilder Path; by Deborah Tomkins, Winner of the Virginia Prize for Fiction. The image is a linocut of Port Mulgrave by Michelle Hughes (www.michellehughesdesign.com) in shades of blue, green and off-white showing steps down through plants to a bay surrounded by cliffs.
May 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Delighted the community in Ham raised £379 for charity 21 & Co, which supports families of children with Downs Syndrome. Thanks to Ham Parade Market for selling the raffle tickets, and to the local shops and stallholders for providing the hamper of goodies.
A group of people hold a larger 'cheque' addresses go 21 & Co for £379. They are all wearing hi-vis gilets with the Ham Parade Market logo of a carrot on it. They stand under a Ham Parade Market marquee.
May 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Live in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside? Got an issue with the Council? Come to our ward surgery tomorrow, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade. No need to make an appointment, just turn up.
May 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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A look back at some of my actions as Councillor in Ham and Leader of the Opposition in Richmond over the last month. Any issues email me via [email protected].
A square graphic image in blue and sage green with white type. It says: My month, Cllr Andrée Frieze Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 25 April 2025 Met business owners on Hill Rise to discuss how the Council can help. Joined the community at Hammersmith Bridge when it re-opened to cycling. Heard residents’ issues at my regular door knocking session, and followed them up with Council officers. Met the new Chief Executive of Richmond Council. Sat on the Transport & Air Quality and Planning Committees. Attended the Petersham Common Conservators meeting.
April 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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#HammersmithBridge is finally open to cycling again! Great to see @crisortunity.bsky.social, @ruthmayorcas.bsky.social and Cllr Chas Warlow there!
Let's see what we can do to keep it open for active travel and public transport only.
April 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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If you've got an issue or a query, pop down to my ward surgery with Cllrs Penny Frost and @garethrichards.bsky.social on Sat 5 April, 11am-12pm, in Costa on Ham Parade. No need for an appointment, and if you can't make it, email me on [email protected]
A green rectangle with a cream circle in it. In the circle it says: It's our Councillor surgery tomorrow, 11am-12pm, Costa, Ham Parade. Come and tell us about any issues you have. Underneath are two bars of text saying: Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside. To the left is a drawing of a loudhailer and on the top right is a Green Party logo.
April 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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My monthly round-up of some of my actions as an @rtgreenparty.bsky.social Councillor during March 2025. If you have any issues, email me on [email protected] or come to the ward surgery on the first Saturday of the month, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade, the same day as the Market.
A rectangular graphic image in green, white and black. Across the top it says: 'What I've been doing for you in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside' next to a picture of me, a white woman with mid-length brown hair. Underneath it says: Councillor Andrée Frieze's month. <>Supported our Green Opposition motion to increase recycling and save residents’ money by bringing in fortnightly black bin collections. <>Took part in the ward Community Conversation to hear residents’ concerns. <>Helped a RHP tenant get moved into temporary housing while their boiler was fixed and asbestos removed, and took up a tenant’s heating problem with PA Housing. <>Continued to raise the issue of the two long-term empty homes on Clifford Road. <>Pushed Thames Water to ensure the green space at Burnell Avenue will be ‘as good as new’ after ground investigation works. At the bottom is a Green Party logo and the date 28/3/25.
March 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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My monthly round-up of some of my activities as a councillor in Richmond.
Unfortunately, I can't be at our cllr surgery tomorrow, but Cllrs Frost and Richards will still be in Costa between 11am-12pm on Ham Parade.
You can always email me on [email protected] with any issues.
A square graphic image with a blue rectangle across the top with the words: My month, Cllr Andrée Frieze, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, 28 Feb 2028. In the green box underneath it says: >Helped a social tenant move into temporary accommodation while their boiler is being fixed and asbestos removed >Pushed Richmond Housing Partnership to deal with a rat infestation in a resident’s home >Prepared the Opposition budget amendment for the March Council meeting >Attended the Transport & Air Quality Committee meeting >Sat on the interview panel for interim Chief Executive >Raised the broken RSPCA memorial by Star & Garter with officers. In the right bottom corner is a picture of Andrée - a white woman with shoulder-length brown hair - and a Green Party logo.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM