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Whether you're a charity shop treasure-seeker, a magician with needle and thread, or love tinkering in the shed, you’re already part of our circular economy. Circular Economy Week (20 to 26 October 2025) is a nationwide celebration of lending, borrowing, repairing and sharing – and keeping valuable stuff out of the waste incinerators.
Council news | 20 Oct 25
Stay updated on what's happening in Richmond upon Thames through our new WhatsApp channel!
Council news | 13 Feb 25
We are pleased to inform residents that our new planning system is live, as of today, as scheduled. This upgrade brings several improvements to the functionality for all planning-related services.
Council news | 06 Feb 25
From Wednesday 29 January 2025, we will be upgrading our planning system. Some services will be unavailable over a one week period whilst the work is carried out.
Council news | 23 Jan 25
Hear from the Leader of the Council in his annual end of year message, reflecting on the many things we have achieved in the last 12 months!
Council news | 20 Dec 24
The Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens car park on Ferry Lane is still entirely closed following the collapse of a section of the towpath on Saturday 19 October.
Council news | 07 Nov 24
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