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.

This Clean Air Night, meet our air quality officers and learn about indoor air pollution and the impact of wood burning. 

Webinar

Join our free webinar:

• Date: Monday 19 January 2026
• Time: 7 to 7.30 pm
  
• Register for the webinar

Pop-up events

22 January:

• Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
• Time: 10am to 2pm 
• Location: Teddington Memorial hospital 

26 January:

• Date: Monday 26 January 
• Time: 6.30 to 9.30 pm
• Location: Duke Street Church, Quadrant Road, Richmond upon Thames TW9 1DH

This stall will be run as part of our borough-wide Community Conversation.

Burning is never worth it 

Coal fires and wood-burning stoves, even the most modern eco-designed ones, are a significant source of the pollutant PM2.5. These are tiny particles that once inhaled can increase the risk of serious health conditions like stroke, asthma, lung cancer, heart disease and dementia. This is particularly concerning during winter months for young children or those with underlying health conditions. 

Richmond upon Thames is a long-standing Smoke Control Area, and recent updates to legislation mean even small amounts of smoke from approved stoves or authorised fuels can now lead to fines.

Find out more about our work with London Wood Burning project and Global Action Plan 

Free winter warmth home service 

We work with not-for-profit company Thinking Works to provide winter warmth support for vulnerable residents, including energy advice, heating grants, and fire safety checks. Eligible groups include older adults, low-income families, and those with long-term health conditions.

Find out more about our winter warmth home service.