Climate change and environment news

Flood resilience works completed at Barn Elms Southside

Work to help reduce flood risk at Barn Elms Southside in Barnes is now complete. The project has created more space for floodwater alongside the Beverley Brook, helping the area better cope with heavy rainfall and high river levels.

Council news | 22 Oct 26

Climate Action Microgrant: turning community energy into environmental improvements

Our Climate Action Microgrant programme helped GoodGym Richmond volunteers turn community effort into tangible environmental improvements across the borough.

Council news | 21 Oct 26

Half-price cargo bike rides available for Richmond residents

From Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, residents can enjoy exclusive Halloween discounts with OurBike and discover a greener, more convenient way to travel.

Community news | OurBike | 21 Oct 26

Open Mic: Spoken Word or Song for the Natural World

November's Do Something Green event is a free community open-mic gathering through the spoken word, poetry, story or song, in celebration of the Natural World. For Land, Leaf & Sky.

Community news | Do Something Green | 21 Oct 26

Council steps up enforcement to stop people trashing Richmond upon Thames

Fly-tippers in Richmond could face fines of up to £50,000 if they are caught dumping rubbish.

Council news | 16 Oct 26

Share how the summer heat affected you

How did the extreme heat of summer 2026 affect you, your community and the local environment? Take part in an online survey and an in-person workshop to help shape a more climate-resilient borough.

Community news | Resilience in Richmond Project | 15 Oct 26

The Fixery keeps Richmond repairing, reusing and saving

This Circular Economy Week, we are celebrating the people and projects helping Richmond lend, borrow, repair and share more, keeping useful items in use for longer and reducing waste.

Council news | 12 Oct 26

Vision board? Personalised card? Unleash your creativity at the Fixery

Get creative with rescued materials at a free relaxed zero-waste paper cutting session at The Fixery.

Council news | 09 Oct 26

Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 17 October, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 06 Oct 26

Twickenham Real Junk Food Project up for £10,000 from Lidl Community Fund

Lidl has chosen Twickenham Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) as one of five charities the public can vote for.

Community news | Twickenham Real Junk Food Project | 05 Oct 26

Help The Fixery set a world repair record with the London Fixathon

Bring your broken items to The Fixery on Saturday 10 October and help us attempt to set a new world record for the most items fixed in one day across London.

Council news | 01 Oct 26

Willow spiling on the Thames

Help restore the Thames riverside through a series of hands-on willow spiling workshops taking place in Richmond this autumn.

Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 01 Oct 26

World Rivers Day: We're working with the Beverley Brook to reduce flood risk

Word Rivers Day, celebrated on Sunday 27 September, is an opportunity to celebrate the rivers and waterways that are such an important part of our local environment – and recognise how they can help us to manage water and reduce local flood risk.

Council news | 25 Sept 26

Weekend works at Teddington Launch Lock

The Environment Agency has announced plans for some additional work at Teddington Launch Lock on 26 and 27 September ahead of scheduled river operations later this year.

Community news | Environment Agency | 25 Sept 26

Join a Sustainable Fashion Week session at The Fixery

Give a well-loved item of clothing a little more life at this relaxed, hands-on mending session with Alicia Lai, founder of B_Boheme – The Sashiko Atelier.

Council news | 24 Sept 26

Storybook adventure for budding scientists

On 7, 10 and 16 October, join Science Owl and Dr Renee for a free hands-on workshop for children aged four and above and their families, where reading meets creativity, imagination and invention.

Community news | Science Owl | 22 Sept 26

Repair & Share returns to Kew

With support from a LBRUT Climate Action Microgrant, our friendly team of volunteer repairers will be back to help bring broken items and heirlooms back to life at St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 7 November, from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Community news | Kew The Transition | 21 Sept 26

Join a free, zero waste, paper cuttings workshop at The Fixery

Join a zero-waste paper-cutting session at The Fixery, Richmond’s repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, on Thursday 24 September from 2 to 4pm (there’s no expectation to stay the entire session; please drop in and out when you feel).

Council news | 18 Sept 26

Hear about how resilient Richmond upon Thames is to the changing climate

On Wednesday 14 October, join us for a special Richmond Sustainability Forum exploring what climate resilience means for our borough and local communities.

Council news | 16 Sept 26

Richmond scoops national Green Council of the Year award

Richmond Council has been named Green Council of the Year at the 2026 Political Purpose Awards, recognising the borough's work tackling climate change and restoring nature.

Council news | 10 Sept 26