News

Have your say on a new community garden for Hounslow Heath

Our Parks and Arts teams are proposing to establish a new community garden in Hounslow Heath and want to hear from the local community.

Council news | 24 Jul 24

Richmond stands with cross-party council coalition to protect local children’s cancer care

We have joined forces with six other councils, representing 2.7 million residents, to oppose the relocation of children’s cancer care services from St George’s Hospital in Tooting to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital in central London.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Funding available to protect communities and properties from flooding

Community BlueScapes has launched grants of up to £30,000 to residents and organisations in the Beverley Brook catchment area to help adapt to climate change.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Grimwood Road garden site looking for a tenant

Voluntary sector and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply to lease the Grimwood Road garden site.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Richmond's parks receive 22 Green Flag Awards

The borough has been recognised for its open spaces, gardens and heritage sites by being awarded 22 prestigious Green Flag Awards.

Council news | 19 Jul 24

Discover South Asian Heritage at your local library

From 18 July to 17 August, Richmond Library and our eLibraries will be celebrating South Asian heritage through a great range of books and literature.

Council news | 19 Jul 24

Richmond Council Chief Executive to step down

It has been announced that Mike Jackson will be stepping down as Chief Executive in the autumn.

Council news | 18 Jul 24

London Fire Brigade launches Water Safety Centre for Excellence at Twickenham Fire Station

We are excited to announce the launch of the Water Safety Centre for Excellence at Twickenham Fire Station, led by the London Fire Brigade (LFB).

Council news | 12 Jul 24

New scheme launched to get people talking about climate and sustainability

We have launched an innovative ‘Community Reporting’ scheme, which will ensure the views and opinions of people across the borough directly inform our new Climate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Council news | 11 Jul 24

Dignity in Care Awards honour exemplary local care workers

Local care workers and personal assistants who have gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care and support to residents took centre stage at our annual Dignity in Care Awards ceremony on Tuesday 9 July 2024, at York House in Twickenham.

Council news | 10 Jul 24

Richmond is officially a Borough of Sanctuary

We are proud to announce that Richmond upon Thames has been awarded Borough of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK.

Council news | 10 Jul 24

Full of Life Funds available for local groups helping older residents to get active

Richmond-based groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding to support activities, run throughout October, that help our older residents and carers live more physically active, healthy and independent lives.

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Look out for your Universal Credit Migration letter

Residents claiming benefits and tax credits will be receiving a Migration Notice about the move to Universal Credit.

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Enjoy a family day out with our Swim and Stay sessions

On Monday 22 July, the grounds at Pools on the Park will open for our popular Swim and Stay sessions this summer.

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Team Richmond finish fourth in 2024 London Youth Games

Team Richmond have secured another top four finish competing against other boroughs at the London Youth Games.

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Richmond Council continues to oppose Thames Water’s Teddington river abstraction proposals

Despite welcome reductions in the number of shafts required in Thames Water’s Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project, we remain firm in our opposition to the scheme not least due to water quality concerns and to the continued impacts of what are still a range of significant construction sites on valuable open spaces within the borough.

Council news | 08 Jul 24