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Residents warned that Heathrow expansion would damage their homes, health and quality of life during a Richmond Council Community Conversation event.
Council news | 24 Jul 26
Ana Popovici has been named as the next Chief Executive of Richmond and Wandsworth’s Better Service Partnership – a team of council officers that serves more than half a million residents.
Council news | 23 Jul 26
The government needs to go back to the drawing board and rethink its proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge – often dubbed a ‘mansion tax’, according to the Leader of Richmond Council.
Council news | 20 Jul 26
Richmond residents are a step closer to benefiting from modern mental health services and a new specialist school, as work continues at pace on the £30 million transformation of Barnes Hospital.
Council news | 16 Jul 26
Richmond upon Thames has again been recognised for its excellent green spaces, winning 25 Green Flag Awards.
Council news | 16 Jul 26
Richmond Council’s Leader Gareth Roberts will write to the incoming Prime Minister calling for them to back electoral reform.
Council news | 15 Jul 26
Transport for London and the Mayor of London are being urged to back Richmond upon Thames with sustained investment in walking and cycling infrastructure, after the borough was confirmed as one of Outer London’s strongest performers for healthier, safer and more sustainable streets.
Council news | 13 Jul 26
Richmond Council is inviting local community groups, charities and organisations to apply for small grants to help older residents get moving, meet new people and take part in activities that support them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Council news | 13 Jul 26
Nearby residents and local businesses were given a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of Twickenham Riverside this week, seeing first-hand the progress being made on one of the borough’s most significant regeneration projects.
Council news | 08 Jul 26
Young people across Richmond will be inspired to follow in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough as the Council today unveiled a brand-new schools programme celebrating his 100th birthday.
Council news | 07 Jul 26
The dedication, kindness and extraordinary care shown by local professional carers took centre stage at the Dignity in Care Awards at York House on Friday 3 July.
Council news | 07 Jul 26
A bold new strategy to improve mobility throughout Richmond upon Thames by strengthening the borough’s transport networks has been launched by the Council.
Council news | 25 Jun 26
With just over four weeks until Richmond’s biggest free cultural weekend of the summer, the full programme for Centre Stage: Richmond Myths has been unveiled.
Council news | 24 Jun 26
Residents, families, partners, and stakeholders flocked to the OSO Arts Centre in Barnes on Saturday for the latest Community BlueScapes Fair.
Council news | 23 Jun 26
Richmond’s first flood resilient street has achieved more recognition for its pioneering approach.
Council news | 22 Jun 26
2026 marks the centenary of York House as a public building and to celebrate Richmond Council is offering 100 couples the opportunity to be part of this historic milestone.
Council news | 22 Jun 26
Richmond Council’s Leader has today criticised the government's decision to launch a consultation on Heathrow expansion on Clean Air Day – calling the timing ‘ironic’ – and warning that a third runway would mean more noise, more pollution and more disruption for communities already affected by the airport.
Council news | 18 Jun 26
Teddington School has become the first in the borough to receive a new clean air accreditation, with it achieving gold status.
Council news | 18 Jun 26
Leading employers from across Richmond upon Thames have come together to explore how new national apprenticeship reforms are changing the way businesses invest in skills – and how more young people could access training and employment opportunities locally.
Council news | 16 Jun 26
More than 200 people gathered at Grove Gardens on Saturday to attend the eighth Richmond Sustainability Forum and explore The Fixery – Richmond’s new repair and reuse hub in the recently refurbished Grove Gardens Chapel.
Council news | 16 Jun 26
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