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Work to lay the foundations of the much-anticipated Twickenham Riverside regeneration is beginning, as specialist piling works start on site this week – marking a major step forward in the transformation of the town’s waterfront.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
Richmond Council is supporting residents to make their homes more comfortable, greener and cheaper to run with the new Smarter Homes Hub, an extensive ‘how-to’ guide for retrofitting homes.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
Richmond Council has expressed serious concerns that Transport for London (TfL) is not doing enough to inform residents of their plans to lower the speed limit on a busy stretch of the A316 to 30mph – with no extra warning signs in place when the change comes into force on 20 March.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
A new co-working space has opened at Teddington Library, offering a flexible and affordable place to work for local businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
More than 250 genuinely affordable homes are planned for completion in Richmond upon Thames over the next two years – as part of a major delivery pipeline of more than 1,000 new homes across the borough.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
ETNA Community Centre will play host to Vision Zone Twickenham on 9 April, a sight loss and blindness support open day.
Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 19 Mar 26
An important step towards maintaining rental e-bikes in Richmond upon Thames has been given the green light, with the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee this week approving a recommendation to appoint Forest as the borough’s next hire e-bike operator, subject to contract, from this summer.
Council news | 18 Mar 26
From Wednesday 15 April, our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton will be offering a range of exciting activities for children to enjoy throughout the summer term.
Council news | 17 Mar 26
Richmond libraries were named as one of nine London finalists for the competitive Library of the Year category at the 2026 British Book Awards.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
We are partnering with Trees for Streets to give residents, schools, community groups and businesses a simple and meaningful way to help make our borough even greener.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
This week we hosted the 7th Richmond Sustainability Forum at Duke Street Church in Richmond, with a theme of Retrofitting your home.
Council blog | 16 Mar 26
Richmond is among the country’s high-performing councils for adult social care after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the borough ‘Good’ across all areas, highlighting outcomes that outperform national averages.
Council news | 13 Mar 26
Support for Richmond residents facing homelessness has been strengthened with the official opening today of a new Homelessness Assessment Hub in Lavender Hill – a dedicated space offering short-term stays and intensive, coordinated support.
Council news | 12 Mar 26
Richmond Council is working with residents, community groups, and businesses to cut carbon emissions, protect nature and increase our resilience to a changing climate.
Council news | 12 Mar 26
Strawberry Hill House & Garden has launched an exciting appeal to recreate the shell seat, one of the most visually arresting and evocative features of Horace Walpole’s eighteenth-century garden.
Community news | Strawberry Hill House & Garden | 12 Mar 26
We’ve launched a new Active Hampton Commonplace page, a dedicated online space designed to keep local residents informed, involved and inspired as Active Hampton continues to develop.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
From running your own spring clean to joining our monthly Litter Challenges, there are various ways to connect with others and help keep our borough clean.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
From the end of March, the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation comes into effect. These national changes are designed to make recycling more consistent across the country.
Council news | 10 Mar 26
The Cambridge Gardens tennis courts in East Twickenham are now refurbished and ready for great games. Grab your racquet and book your slot!
Council news | 10 Mar 26
Get ready for a wonderful spring day out as Habitats & Heritage's much loved Plant Sale for Wildlife returns to the Kilmorey Mausoleum.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 10 Mar 26
Join the Big Annual Litter Pick in Barnes and take part in the Great British Spring Clean on Sunday 22 March.
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 10 Mar 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 February, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Mar 26
Quitting smoking starts with a single day, and with the right support, you’re four times more likely to succeed.
Council news | 09 Mar 26
This International Women's Day, we're highlighting some of the local women running safe and welcoming sporting spaces, where women and girls can get active and improve their overall wellbeing. This time is Mortlake's Stable & Strong fitness studio!
Community news | Stable & Strong Fitness | 05 Mar 26
Did you know that there is a network of vibrant community centres in Richmond Upon Thames? The ten centres are the heart of local communities, operated by energetic local charities and social enterprises and play a vital role in enhancing connectivity for all.
Community news | Your Community Centres | 05 Mar 26
Richmond Council has allocated nearly £4.5 million to support those most affected by rising costs. Using the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) data platform, the Council continues to run targeted campaigns to increase awareness and take up of benefits and other entitlements, ensuring help reaches the households who need it most.
Council news | 04 Mar 26
The All-in-One Hub is reopening this March, offering free weekly drop-in support for local residents seeking practical advice, wellbeing support and connection.
Community news | Shepherd's Star | 04 Mar 26
The London Heart Starters campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city, in the areas where they are needed most. Join Rotary Club of Kew Gardens and London Ambulance Service on 9 April to learn how to save a life.
Community news | Rotary Club of Kew Gardens | 04 Mar 26
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 20 March about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.
Community news | Cargo Collective | 04 Mar 26
Richmond Furniture Scheme are a local furniture reuse charity. We're the experts when it comes to fixing up furniture to ensure it finds a new loving home.
Partner blog by Richmond Furniture Scheme | 04 Mar 26
Start spring enjoying the fresh air outside on our regular volunteer-led health walks for people of all abilities. Our walks are friendly, welcoming and empowering, they are a great opportunity to explore the outdoors, discover new places and meet new people.
Council news | 03 Mar 26
This Saturday 7 March, join us to collect free seeds, swap excess seeds, and connect with other gardening lovers.
Council news | 03 Mar 26
We are now accepting garden bin recycling subscriptions for 2026/27.
Council news | 02 Mar 26
If you love DIY and repairing, why not volunteer at our new community repair and reuse hub and make a difference? Curious about repairing but not sure how to get started? Explore local resources and get inspired to kick‑start your repair journey this Repair Week.
Council news | 02 Mar 26
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