News

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

Spot chimpanzee statues in Richmond

Until Saturday 31 August, residents and visitors are invited to explore a specially crafted 'Chimps are Family' trail.

Community news | Be Richmond | 22 Jul 24

Come to free summer talks exploring nature

This summer, residents are invited to join Barnes Common Limited for a series of talks exploring nature, growing and ecology.

Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 16 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

Free workshop to create a sustainable fashion item

This Saturday 6 July, join Kew The Transition for a textiles upcycling social to learn upcycling skills and support the local crafting community.

Community news | Kew The Transition | 04 Jul 24

Report any sightings of Asian hornets

The Asian hornet is a highly aggressive predator of native insects, threatening our honeybees and other pollinators. If you spot any Asian hornets, you should report it. 

Council news | 26 Jun 24

Explore the Amazon Forest with Kew Society

On Friday 28 June, residents are invited to join the ‘From Kew to the Amazon’ talk to learn about indigenous food sovereignty and reforestation in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Community news | Kew Society | 21 Jun 24

Join ETNA for their June eco day

On Friday 21 June, ETNA Community Centre is hosting a pop-up event for 13 to 16 year olds to take part in activities and make new friends.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 18 Jun 24

Fix your broken items at Twickenham Repair Café

On Saturday 15 June, residents are invited to repair and extend the lives of their broken and old items for free.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 07 Jun 24

Build a bug hotel this Father’s Day

On Sunday 16 June, residents of all ages are invited to join Habitats & Heritage in crafting a unique bug hotel as part of their Father's Fun Day.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 07 Jun 24

Join Clean Sheen 2024 for a greener community

This June, join your neighbours and local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage to collect litter across East Sheen.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 Jun 24

Upcycle your old garments into unique new creations

Residents are invited to bring damaged or old clothes and textiles to repair or upcycle at a free mending workshop on Friday 28 June in Twickenham.

Community news | Yukiko Munemoto | 03 Jun 24

Volunteer to help keep our young trees healthy this summer

A new community-led initiative, Friends of Street Trees, is looking to recruit volunteers to help water street trees in our neighbourhoods during the warmer months.

Community news | Friends of Street Trees | 31 May 24

Restoration and maintenance plans for Lower Crane Valley

We’ve recently launched our Lower Crane Valley Management Plan, which sets out an initial five-year programme for large-scale improvements to the biodiversity and community value of the Crane Valley in Richmond.

Council news | 08 May 24

Repair & Share cycle special coming to Kew this April

On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!

Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24

Volunteers needed for Idling Action event in Barnes

Our Air Quality team are looking for residents to volunteer at our next Idling Action event on Monday 18 March. 

Council news | 12 Mar 24

Carbon Literacy Training to be delivered to schools

Carbon Literacy Training is set to be delivered to Richmond schools, developed by the Carbon Literacy Trust and The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew, on Thursday 18 April and Thursday 25 April 2024.

Community news | The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew | 12 Mar 24

Come along to the Climate and Nature Fair in Barnes

On 23 March, the Community BlueScapes Project are holding the first Climate and Nature fair at Lowther Primary School in Barnes.

Council news | 07 Mar 24

Summit for primary school Eco Champions

Members of eight local primary school Eco Councils and Eco Committees came together this week for an Eco Summit event at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

Council news | 01 Mar 24

Tell us about the impacts of wood burning

We partnered with other local authorities to highlight the impact fireplaces and wood burning stoves have on London’s toxic air and now we want to hear from you.

Council news | 13 Feb 24