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Our first winter support event last week showcased the free and low-cost support on offer for residents to keep warm and well this winter.

Council news | 12 Nov 26

Rules setting out who gets priority for social housing in Richmond are being reviewed with the intention of making the system fairer and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. 

Council news | 29 Oct 26

Join a free guided biodiversity walk on Saturday 14 November to discover local wildlife and explore how Teddington Cemetery supports nature recovery and biodiversity. There will be plenty to discover along the way.

Council news | 28 Oct 26

Get advice on keeping warm, saving energy and staying healthy at Richmond Council’s winter support event.

Council news | 27 Oct 26

The borough of Richmond Upon Thames will benefit from £228,091 through Richmond charity, Riverbank, under the Government’s Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF). This will enable expanded support for single mothers and their children who face vulnerabilities and live in temporary accommodation. 

Community news | Riverbank | 06 Oct 26

We know that high energy bills are putting pressure on household budgets, and hot summers are changing how many of us feel about the comfort of our homes. Simple, well-planned improvements can help.

Council news | 03 Sept 26

An open forum for questions on solar panels and home energy improvements sparked engaging conversation during our first free solar and retrofit webinar, featuring experts from MakeMyHouseGreen and Ecofurb.

Council news | 17 Jul 26

Learn more about Richmond’s new community energy initiative, with a series of informative events launching in our borough from 23 July.

Council news | 02 Jul 26

Thinking about solar panels, batteries, or planning wider energy upgrades to your home? We are hosting a free 'ask me anything' webinar to help you get started.

Council news | 24 Jun 26

Richmond Council has partnered with Ecofurb, retrofit specialists, to help you through the process of making your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Council news | 28 May 26

Richmond Council is supporting residents to make their homes more comfortable, greener and cheaper to run with the new Smarter Homes Hub, an extensive ‘how-to’ guide for retrofitting homes.

Council news | 19 Mar 26

Demolition of the former retail units on King Street is now complete, marking a major milestone in creating the new heart of Twickenham.

Council news | 22 Jan 26

The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has delivered his annual end of year message for 2025, reflecting on the many things that we have achieved in the last 12 months.

Council news | 23 Dec 25

Residents, businesses, and community members gathered at Twickenham Rowing Club last night to mark progress on the much-anticipated regeneration of Twickenham Riverside.

Council news | 16 Dec 25

Finding a home in London can feel out of reach for many residents, especially for those who don’t qualify for social rent but don’t earn enough to afford market rents or save for a deposit.

Council news | 03 Dec 25

One year on from the launch of Richmond’s Social Housing Improvement Plan (SHIP), growing number of residents have been empowered to take the lead on driving housing improvements across the borough. 

Council news | 02 Dec 25

The regeneration of Ham Close has reached a major milestone, with the first new residential block officially topping out today.

Council news | 10 Nov 25

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Updated: 28 Jul 2025

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