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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!
Council news | 15 Jan 26
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.
Council news | 15 Jan 26
The days may be starting to get lighter, and spring is almost in sight, but the cold weather is still with us and set to continue for a little longer. During the winter months it’s important to keep in mind how we can all stay safe, warm, and healthy.
Council blog | 15 Jan 26
A new events policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths has been adopted at committee, following consultation with residents.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
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.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Help Habitats & Heritage get garden-ready for spring on Sunday 1 February.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 14 Jan 26
Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.
Council news | 13 Jan 26
The Twickenham Repair Café will be back on Saturday 17 January 2026 for their first event of the year.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 13 Jan 26
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
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
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