Climate change and environment news

Dive into nature and ecology this summer

From Wednesday 11 June, local charity Barnes Common Limited is hosting an exciting line-up of walks, talks and workshops on resilience.

Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 29 Apr 25

Help our young trees thrive this summer by joining Friends of Street Trees

Our borough is greener than ever, but our young street trees need your help to flourish this summer. Discover how you can support Richmond upon Thames’s growing canopy and connect with others at an upcoming Friends of Street Trees event this May.

Council news | 28 Apr 25

Donate to Barnes Common Limited’s fundraiser and double your impact

From midday on 22 April to midday on 29 April, local nature conservation and education charity Barnes Common Limited is taking part in The Big Give’s Green Match Fund, aiming to raise £8,000 to restore the rare acid grassland in Barnes.

Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 16 Apr 25

St Richard’s CE Primary celebrates Gold Healthy Schools London Award

St. Richard's CE Primary School in Ham has proudly received the prestigious Gold Healthy Schools London Award, recognising the school’s outstanding commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of its pupils.

Council news | 15 Apr 25

Easter holiday waste and recycling collections

There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections over the Easter weekend.

Council news | 10 Apr 25

Help protect our local hedgehogs

We have installed nine new wildlife signs in Barnes to warn drivers about small animals potentially crossing the road.

Council news | 07 Apr 25

Learn about swifts and become a swift saver

On Saturday 12 April, join Barnes Common for a conservation talk on swifts.

Community news | Barnes Common | 04 Apr 25

Funding available to support your green initiative

Our climate action microgrants have been extended to help spark and support locally-led climate action initiatives on an ongoing basis. Additionally, a new dedicated funding pot is set to support schools.

Council news | 02 Apr 25

New action plan to drive London’s fashion industry towards sustainability

A new action plan has been launched to support London’s fashion industry transition to a zero waste, low carbon circular economy.

Council news | 31 Mar 25

Step into the forest: Cultural reforesting exhibition opens at Orleans House Gallery

Residents are invited to experience ‘Cultural Reforesting’, a thought-provoking new exhibition at Orleans House Gallery from 27 March to 31 August 2025.

Council news | 27 Mar 25

Have your say on cleaner, healthier waterways

If you live on a boat in Richmond upon Thames, your input is needed! Take part in a survey to help shape a sustainable waterways strategy and for your chance to win gift vouchers worth up to £100.

Council news | 26 Mar 25

Drop in and have your say on the proposed Beverley Brook restoration

Do you use Barnes Green? This March and April, the Community BlueScapes project team is inviting anyone who uses the Green to meet them on the site and share their thoughts about proposed changes to part of this space in 2025.

Council news | 24 Mar 25

Simple steps to help you combat food waste

We’re proud to support Food Waste Action Week, taking place from 17 to 23 March 2025. This initiative encourages residents to take simple steps to reduce and recycle food waste, with plenty of local resources available to help.

Council news | 20 Mar 25

Join the Big Annual Litterpick on Barnes Common

Take part in the Great British Spring Clean and help clean up the Common on Sunday 23 March. Litter pickers, bags and gloves will be provided (or bring your own gloves if you prefer).

Community news | Barnes Common Ltd | 18 Mar 25

Roll your sleeves up for a greener Petersham

On 22 March, Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group is running a litter-picking session in Petersham Common Woods.

Community news | Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group | 18 Mar 25

Learn to turn food and garden waste into compost

Habitats & Heritage are hosting three free workshops to help residents transform their waste into nutrient-rich compost.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 13 Mar 25

Share your ideas at the next Richmond Sustainability Forum

Join us at Orleans House Gallery on 26 March for our next Richmond Sustainability Forum. You’ll hear about a variety of exciting local projects—including an exclusive preview of a new art and nature exhibition—and have the chance to share your ideas for creating a greener future in our borough.

Council news | 11 Mar 25