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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.
Council news | 08 Jan 26
Back by popular demand, the Embracing Age classical music concert returns!
Community news | Embracing Age | 08 Jan 26
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.
Community news | Kew Neighbourhood Association | 08 Jan 26
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.
Community news | Room For Work | 08 Jan 26
Local heroes are making a real difference across Richmond upon Thames every day – and now residents can help celebrate them.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
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.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
On Wednesday 28 January, join us to celebrate RESOLVE collective and the coming together of ‘Tending to the Centres’ at Orleans House Gallery.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
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.
Council news | 06 Jan 26
To kickstart the new year, our Work Match team and charity Room for Work are providing a free programme in Hampton Wick for local jobseekers and career changers.
Council news | 30 Dec 25
The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has delivered his annual end of year message for 2025, reflecting on the many things that we have achieved in the last 12 months.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
For the first time, talented athletes in Richmond upon Thames will have the opportunity to apply for support through the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) Awards 2026, the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
There were plenty of delightful displays of Christmas spirit but there can only be one winner.
Council news | 22 Dec 25
Richmond Council has secured transitional funding protections in the government’s provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, following months of sustained advocacy on behalf of residents.
Council news | 22 Dec 25
Our sports and fitness centres are ready to welcome users back with fitness classes from January 2026. Our Chinese dance class will return in March.
Council news | 19 Dec 25
There will be some changes to services and opening times over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we will be open, and how you can get in touch with us during the festive season.
Council news | 19 Dec 25
While most services will run as usual in Richmond during the festive season, there are a few adjustments over Christmas and New Year to help keep everything running smoothly.
Council news | 18 Dec 25
Engine idling damages your health and the health of those around you. Avoid idling whenever possible to reduce air pollution and protect everyone in our borough.
Council news | 18 Dec 25
The annual borough-wide Community Conversation brings residents and councillors from across Richmond upon Thames together to discuss priorities, opportunities, and the future of the borough.
Council news | 18 Dec 25
The festive season is a wonderful time of year for many. However, for some it can be extra difficult. With added financial pressure and individual challenges people may have experienced this year, an increase in domestic abuse is anticipated throughout the holiday period.
Council news | 18 Dec 25
At Orleans Park School, sustainability is an important focus, and their year 12 students embraced this by organising a Love Not Landfill clothing swap. By giving hundreds of items of clothing a new life, the project inspired valuable lessons, shared here through reflections from students and teachers.
Partner blog by Year 12 students and teacher from Orleans Parks School | 18 Dec 25
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