September 2023

Affordable large family homes completed in Teddington

Two new large family homes have been completed by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) to help Richmond upon Thames fulfil its ambition of delivering high quality, genuinely affordable homes that are fit for growth.

Published: 28 Sept 23

Arts Richmond Young Writers Festival returns

Arts Richmond's Young Writer's Festival has returned and opened to entries. The deadline for entries is Friday 1 December 2023.

Published: 27 Sept 23

Richmond partners with Crimestoppers to keep young people safe

Our Community Safety Partnership has partnered with Fearless to launch a six-week awareness campaign around the crimes that commonly affect young people and to challenge the misperceptions around ‘snitching’.

Published: 27 Sept 23

Residents urged to help women in danger, as new film shows how to intervene safely

Richmond Council has launched a new campaign film today encouraging members of the public to help put a stop to problematic and controlling behaviour towards women and girls. The campaign is part of the Council's wider work with local businesses and residents to provide tools and guidance to support anyone to intervene in a safe way.

Published: 27 Sept 23

Have your say on proposals to improve Powdermill Lane and Hanworth Road

We are looking to make improvements in Heathfield ward, to Powdermill Lane and Hanworth Road. The works will improve the character and appearance of the street near the shopping parades.

Published: 26 Sept 23

Landmark Arts Centre announce autumn and winter programme

The Landmark Arts Centre launches its autumn and winter 2023 programme with a line-up of iconic figures from the worlds of cabaret, blues, folk, and literature. 

Published: 26 Sept 23

Parking improvements to take place in Barnes

We are introducing changes to parking restrictions in Station Road, Barnes to improve accessibility to Barnes Station.

Published: 25 Sept 23

New community-focused enterprise and innovation hub opens in Twickenham

Twickenham’s new neighbourhood workspace, Patch, was officially opened last week by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council and Chair of the South London Partnership.

Published: 25 Sept 23

New Council grant funding for local voluntary organisations

We have launched two new grant funds to be used towards the cost of living crisis or improvements to community buildings.

Published: 21 Sept 23

Join the Landmark Arts Centre's Lunchtime Book Club

Do you have a passion for reading? Then why not join the Landmark Arts Centre every month, when they come together in reading and reviewing a wide selection of books.

Published: 20 Sept 23

Richmond in Europe raise over £200 for Macmillan

The Richmond in Europe Association held a Macmillan Coffee Morning in Whitton Library on Tuesday 19 September, raising £200 for cancer support in the process.

Published: 20 Sept 23

Share your views in SEND survey

OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have announced a SEND inspection in Richmond upon Thames. To assist the inspection, we are asking people complete a survey to share their views and experiences of SEND provision in the borough.

Published: 19 Sept 23

Poetry winner announced in Templeton Place

On Saturday 9 September 2023, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Suzette Nicholson, joined residents and local businesses in Templeton Place on Hampton Hill High Street to announce the winner of a poetry competition.

Published: 19 Sept 23

Richmond Council calls on TfL to address “unacceptable level of disruption” on A316

Richmond Council’s Transport Lead, Councillor Alexander Ehmann, has assured residents and businesses that the Council is doing everything it can to push Transport for London (TfL) to address significant traffic issues as a result of their A316 corridor roadworks.

Published: 19 Sept 23

Leave the car parked this Friday for Car Free Day!

Friday 22 September is World Car Free Day which provides a chance to experience some of our streets traffic-free, with a focus around people.

Published: 19 Sept 23

Falls Prevention Week 2023

Many people worry about falling as they get older. According to the NHS around one in three adults over 65, and half of people over 80, will have a fall each year. Falling and fear of falling can have a big impact on confidence and wellbeing and the fall can cause serious injury.

Published: 18 Sept 23

Youth bus comes to Richmond Green to support young people

Published: 14 Sept 23

Richmond in Europe Association to host a charity coffee morning

The Richmond in Europe Association (REA) are hosting a Macmillan coffee morning at Whitton Library, Twickenham, TW2 7BB on Tuesday 19 September from 8.30 to 11.30am.

Published: 13 Sept 23

Room for Work charity offers career support for residents

Whether you are looking to re-enter the workplace or seeking a career change, local charity Room for Work provides solid support for jobseekers. This September, the charity will present two free career development courses for Richmond residents.

Published: 13 Sept 23

Richmond upon Thames launches mobile app for residents

Richmond residents have a new, simple way of managing council services and reporting issues following the launch of the My Richmond App.

Published: 13 Sept 23

A beginner's guide to family history

Know Your Place heritage festival are holding two events on how to discover the past in the most unexpected of places.

Published: 12 Sept 23

Businesses provide support to help make the borough safer for women

Richmond upon Thames is the safest borough in London and we are committed to continuing to work with local businesses to make the borough even safer for all our residents.

Published: 12 Sept 23

Richmond Borough Mind to offer free technology workshop for residents

On Monday 18 September, Richmond Borough Mind are hosting a Connect to Tech workshop at Castelnau Community Centre, Barnes, SW13 9AQ.

Published: 12 Sept 23

Richmond in Europe Association welcome visitors from twin towns

Members of the Richmond In Europe Association were pleased to welcome to the borough young guests from the twin towns of Konstanz and Fontainebleau.

Published: 12 Sept 23

Greenwood Community Centre joins Your Community Centre Week celebrations

Greenwood Community Centre is excited to participate in Your Community Centre Week, celebrating the vital services provided by local community centres. From Monday 11 to Friday 15 September, they will be offering free taster sessions of popular activities.

Published: 11 Sept 23

Discover the regeneration of a local community

Twickenham Library is holding a unique event on Tuesday 12 September that explores the regeneration of Fulwell since 1945.

Published: 11 Sept 23

Free taster sessions at ETNA

To celebrate Your Community Centre Week (11 to 15 September), ETNA Community Centre are offering the opportunity to try out new activities for free.

Published: 08 Sept 23

#AskAboutAsthma campaign launches next week

The NHS #AskAboutAsthma campaign will raise awareness about children and young people’s asthma, running from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 September 2023. 

Published: 07 Sept 23

Practice your French with local conversation group this Saturday

On Saturday 9 September from 10.30 to 11.30am, residents of all ages and levels of French are invited to practise their French conversation over tea, coffee, and croissants at ETNA Community Centre (TW1 2AR).

Published: 06 Sept 23

Over 500 new EV charging points coming to Richmond upon Thames this year

Richmond Council will install 525 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Richmond upon Thames. The borough already has 420 charging points, so the new additions will bring the total to 945. 

Published: 06 Sept 23

All ability cycling sessions return to Twickenham

We are once again teaming up with Bikeworks to bring accessible cycling sessions back to Kneller Gardens throughout September.

Published: 06 Sept 23

STEP Ukraine offers free employment programme

World Jewish Relief and the British Council are delivering a free virtual employment programme for Ukrainians in the UK.

Published: 05 Sept 23

Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow are recruiting!

Home-Start is seeking a new Head of Family Support: a unique opportunity to build a brighter future for children and families in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow.

Published: 05 Sept 23

Attend the unveiling of Templeton Place this weekend!

The local community are invited to the unveiling of Templeton Place on Saturday 9 September from 11am in Hampton Hill.

Published: 05 Sept 23

Community pop-up health bus returns this Friday!

Come and have a chat about your health on Friday 8 September as the health bus returns to Twickenham from 9am to 4.30pm.

Published: 05 Sept 23

Discover St Leonards Court air raid shelter

As part of the Know Your Place Festival, you can learn about East Sheen during the Blitz through a talk led by Shaun Lamplough, from the Mortlake with East Sheen Society.

Published: 05 Sept 23

New lifeboat named at Teddington RNLI lifeboat station

On Saturday 2 September, Teddington RNLI lifeboat station welcomed around 175 guests to celebrate the naming of their new D Class lifeboat, the 'Alderman Penny Shelton'.

Published: 05 Sept 23

Keeping safe during the hot weather

As temperatures continue to rise, you should take extra care to protect your health and the health of those around you.

Published: 04 Sept 23

Richmond Film Society - The very best in World Cinema

Richmond Film Society's 60th Season of World Cinema - comprising 19 acclaimed films from 18 countries across Europe, Africa, North and South America, the Middle East and Asia - commences with Hirokazu Kore-eda's Broker on Tuesday 19 September 2023.

Published: 04 Sept 23

Get funding to support your project through the Active Richmond Fund

We are continuing to invite local groups and organisations working on projects improving the health and wellbeing of residents to apply for funding through our Active Richmond Fund!

Published: 04 Sept 23

Richmond Lacrosse Club is looking for new junior members

Richmond Lacrosse Club has grown again this year and wants new members to try out this fun, fast and different game.

Published: 01 Sept 23