January 2026

Updated guide to finding food support in Richmond upon Thames

We have updated the helpful ‘Food Provision in Richmond upon Thames’ booklet for 2026, making it easier than ever for residents to find food support services across the borough.

Published: 27 Jan 26
Funding available to support your green initiative

Submit your climate action idea by Friday 27 February and let us help you bring it to life.

Published: 26 Jan 26
Be a Richmond recycling storyteller

Are you the go-to recycler in your home? The one who makes sure yoghurt pots are rinsed, boxes are flattened, and the food caddy is always used? Richmond needs you!

Published: 23 Jan 26
Government axing of Livingstone Academy will put pressure on school places, warns Richmond Council

Richmond Council has warned that the Department for Education’s decision to axe the Livingstone Academy West London risks worsening pressure on secondary school places in the east of the borough – and is formally appealing in a bid to secure a rethink.

Published: 23 Jan 26
Community Fund boosts 14 local projects creating inclusive community spaces

Our Community Fund allocated nearly £1 million from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy to support 14 local projects across the borough.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Twickenham Riverside: On Site momentum builds with completion of King Street demolition

Demolition of the former retail units on King Street is now complete, marking a major milestone in creating the new heart of Twickenham.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Richmond celebrates cycling milestone as 100th bikehangar installed

Richmond’s 100th bikehangar has been installed in Park Lane, Richmond, taking the number of secure bikehangar parking spots across the borough to 600.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Hear inspiring stories from female business leaders

Join us this International Women’s Day for Rising Tides, a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the strength, resilience and collective impact of women.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Brave the Skywalk with Skylarks at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

On Saturday 14 March at 12.30pm, join Skylarks for the Dare Skywalk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Get ready to rise above your limits and make a real difference to support life-changing therapies, inclusive activities and essential family support.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Healthy Schools drive healthier futures for Richmond's children

Schools across Richmond upon Thames are transforming children’s health and wellbeing, helping young people lead healthier lives, with more than 20 schools now recognised through the London Healthy Schools Programme, as highlighted in the Annual Director of Public Health Report 2025/26.

Published: 22 Jan 26
Leisure centre improvements at Pools on the Park

Works funded by Richmond Council to create a new multi-purpose studio and refurbished toilets in the café area will be starting in the coming weeks.

Published: 20 Jan 26
Further grit giveaway to help residents prepare for future cold snaps

To assist residents in dealing with the next cold snap, we are once again offering free rock salt to help keep our pavements clear. This is on top of our existing winter gritting service which kept the borough moving safely during the recent sub-zero temperatures.

Published: 20 Jan 26
Get a free NHS Health Check to get your health on track

A new year is a chance to take control of your health and wellbeing. With small steps you can make healthier changes and choose a healthier you.

Published: 19 Jan 26
Move more, pay less: New benefits now available for Fairer Access Scheme

Richmond’s Fairer Access Scheme has been expanded to include even more activities and discounts, ensuring no one is priced out of getting active at our leisure facilities.

Published: 15 Jan 26
Richmond on screen: What’s been filmed in Richmond upon Thames

It’s been a busy few months for film and TV in Richmond upon Thames, with many locations featuring in massive worldwide productions. Check out some of what the borough has been in recently and how you can stay on top of what’s happening!

Published: 15 Jan 26
1,000 free trees for a greener community

Following last year’s successful tree giveaway, we’re giving away more free trees to residents, schools, and community groups to plant across the borough.

Published: 14 Jan 26
Community feedback shapes new events in parks policy

A new events policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths has been adopted at committee, following consultation with residents.

Published: 14 Jan 26
Join the Big Dig Out at Grimwood Road Garden

Help Habitats & Heritage get garden-ready for spring on Sunday 1 February.

Published: 14 Jan 26
Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The Twickenham Repair Café will be back on Saturday 17 January 2026 for their first event of the year.

Published: 13 Jan 26
New Junior Gym sessions to help Richmond's young people get active

Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.

Published: 13 Jan 26
Learn about heating your home safely at the Clean Air Night pop-up

This month, we are supporting Clean Air Night with a free webinar and local pop-up events to discuss wood burning and help everyone make informed heating choices.

Published: 08 Jan 26
Free career support for Richmond residents

Whether you're looking to re-enter the workplace or seeking a career change, local charity Room for Work offers free career support delivered in Richmond Town Centre.

Published: 08 Jan 26
Local charity offers extra support through the winter months

As winter settles in, many local residents can find the shorter days and colder weather harder to manage, particularly those who live alone or have difficulty getting out and about.

Published: 08 Jan 26
Classical concert raising funds to bring care home residents companionship

Back by popular demand, the Embracing Age classical music concert returns!

Published: 08 Jan 26
Explore free, locally recognised digital learning at your library

We are delighted to share that our AI information session has been named runner up in the Get Online Week 'Share Your Story' competition, organised by the Good Things Foundation.

Published: 07 Jan 26
Nominate a local hero: Richmond Community Heroes Awards now open

Local heroes are making a real difference across Richmond upon Thames every day – and now residents can help celebrate them.

Published: 07 Jan 26
Keeping Richmond upon Thames moving safely this winter

Residents can be confident that, despite sub-zero temperatures, we have been working hard to keep travel as smooth as possible - with 12 tonnes of grit spread across the borough every day since Friday.

Published: 06 Jan 26

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