News

Richmond leisure centre upgrades begin

Richmond residents will soon be able to book classes more easily and manage memberships online, thanks to a new partnership with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).

Council news | 06 Nov 25

Recycle for Richmond

Did you know that 78% of what ends up in Richmond’s rubbish bins could have been recycled? That’s a huge opportunity to save resources, cut emissions, and help keep our borough clean and green.

Council news | 05 Nov 25

Building bridges and celebrating the diversity of faith and belief

This Inter Faith Week, running from Sunday 9 to Sunday 16 November, take part in events that honour diversity, unity, and the diverse expressions of faith and belief in our borough.

Council news | 05 Nov 25

Help make Christmas Day special for local young care leavers

For the ninth year, Richmond-based charity and Community Heroes award winners Cocoon - Care After Care are providing a very special event on Christmas Day for local young people who have left the care system and would otherwise be facing Christmas alone.

Community news | Cocoon - Care After Care | 05 Nov 25

New chapter begins for Grimwood Road Garden in Twickenham

With support from the Council, Habitats & Heritage officially opened the new Grimwood Road Garden on Monday 3 November – an inclusive green space dedicated to sustainability, education and local heritage.

Council news | 04 Nov 25

Clarendon SEND School reaches topping out milestone

New specialist centre will provide 77 school places for local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Council news | 04 Nov 25

Your drawing could be Richmond’s official Christmas card

Calling all children aged between 5 and 11 years old to enter our Christmas card competition.

Council news | 04 Nov 25

Look after your Mental Elf at Richmond Mind's festive fun run

Mental Elf is a festive 5km fun run around Marble Hill Park open to all ages and abilities on Sunday 7 December.

Community news | Richmond MIND | 04 Nov 25

Join Richmond Soup Kitchen's Christmas wreath making workshop

Enjoy a festive evening of creativity making beautiful Christmas wreaths that supports the work of Richmond Soup Kitchen.

Community news | Richmond Soup Kitchen | 04 Nov 25

VisitRichmond is on the countdown to Christmas!

This festive season, celebrate with VisitRichmond by entering and voting in the festive Christmas Shop Window competition, and joining the Advent Calendar lucky draw for a chance to win daily prizes!

Council news | 03 Nov 25

Celebrating Richmond’s local legend in Black heritage

On Thursday 30 October, Eel Pie Museum hosted a special opening event to launch the Jon Daniel exhibition, supported by the Council as part of Black History Month celebrations.

Council news | 31 Oct 25

More than 1,000 residents supported into training, local jobs, as Richmond Work Match turns five

Richmond’s flagship Work Match programme continues to boost local skills and jobs while a new initiative launches to help even more residents overcome barriers to employment.

Council news | 31 Oct 25

Get your free grit and stay safe this winter

As part of our annual winter initiative, residents can get free bags of grit and rock salt to tackle snow and ice.

Council news | 30 Oct 25

Fright night done right: safe, fun, and waste-free

With ghouls, ghosts, and good times on the horizon for Halloween, we are reminding residents to stay safe, respect their neighbours, and make this Halloween a little greener.

Council news | 30 Oct 25

Remembrance Sunday services taking place across the borough

This year’s Remembrance Day services are being held throughout the borough on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Council news | 30 Oct 25

Draw Off litter pick and heritage walks

Habitats & Heritage invites the local community to join a fun and educational foreshore litter pick along the Thames on Saturday 8 November.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 30 Oct 25

Towpath reopening confirmed following major repair works

Residents will soon be able to enjoy the Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens again, with the official reopening set for Saturday 8 November, weather and river conditions permitting – marking a major milestone in restoring this popular riverside route.

Council news | 29 Oct 25