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The latest milestone in a major drive to provide more than 1,000 new, high-quality genuinely affordable homes to the borough has been delivered with the completion of 15 homes in the newly restored former Richmond Royal Hospital site.
Council news | 27 Mar 26
The Leader of Richmond Council has warned that proposals from the Mayor of London to call in and potentially overturn local licensing decisions risk “undermining local democracy” and weakening public trust.
Council news | 27 Mar 26
From brighter, safer streets to ambitious plans for events and public spaces, a suite of visible changes are underway across Richmond town centre as the Council accelerates its long-term vision for the area.
Council news | 27 Mar 26
A new state of the art sports hall and floodlit 3G pitches at The Richmond upon Thames School are already proving to be a vital asset for both students and the wider community, marking a highly successful first full year since opening.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
Richmond Work Match continues to support residents across the borough into meaningful, local employment, whether they are unemployed, exploring a career change, or hoping to work closer to home. Our free service offers tailored guidance, access to local vacancies, and one to one support to help people move forward with confidence.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
Richmond Council’s Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee is calling on Transport for London (TfL) to pause its ‘poorly thought through’ plans to alter Barnes bus services, warning they risk isolating residents and worsening already strained transport links.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
Pools on the Park’s latest upgrade has improved the popular leisure centre for residents, providing modern, welcoming spaces to stay active and enjoy a wider range of activities.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
This year, our Winter Warmers welcomed over 5000 residents into our libraries, where free, uplifting activities helped them stay connected, creative and supported throughout the colder season.
Council news | 26 Mar 26
A new, first of its kind for the borough transport strategy has been approved by Richmond Council at its Transport and Air Quality Committee last week setting a long term direction for how people move around the borough over the next 14 years.
Council news | 25 Mar 26
A major investment in Whitton is moving forward as Richmond Council delivers plans for new affordable homes, alongside a modern, energy efficient community centre designed to serve the local community.
Council news | 25 Mar 26
The much-anticipated regeneration of Twickenham Riverside is reaching another major milestone, with preparation works nearly complete and essential infrastructure works about to begin – meaning the site is now almost ready for main construction.
Council news | 25 Mar 26
From young children raising thousands for charity, to volunteers supporting displaced families, to decades long commitments to protecting nature and providing essential advice services – some of Richmond upon Thames’ most inspiring grassroots initiatives were celebrated last night at the latest Community Heroes Awards
Council news | 25 Mar 26
From bringing world‑class artists into local neighbourhoods to launching London’s newest international arts festival, and supporting dozens of grassroots projects led by residents, Richmond Council is marking five years of Culture Richmond. The milestone celebrates the impact of the borough’s cultural strategy since its adoption in 2021 and looks ahead to its next chapter through to 2031.
Council news | 25 Mar 26
Work is underway on one of Richmond’s largest regeneration projects, set to deliver hundreds of new homes and two community spaces for residents.
Council news | 24 Mar 26
Caring for the ageing population in Richmond upon Thames is a key priority for us with a new contract awarded to continue to provide integrated care to residents with complex needs and future-proof resident care accommodation.
Council news | 24 Mar 26
Nine new water safety throwline boards have been installed along the Thames towpath between the White Hart pub and Barn Elms Boathouse.
Council news | 24 Mar 26
A bold new plan to drive sustainable growth, unlock investment and create better opportunities for Richmond residents and businesses has been launched by the Council.
Council news | 24 Mar 26
Families across the borough can enjoy an energic Easter break, with a range of fun activities on offer at our leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton.
Council news | 24 Mar 26
We are working with The Richmond Heavies Foundation (TRHF), the charitable arm of Richmond Rugby, and The Paul Alan Project to install three new public-access Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Heathfield Recreation Ground, Old Deer Park, and Carlisle Park. Separately, Friends of Richmond Green, working with The Paul Alan Project, will be installing a new AED at Richmond Green.
Council news | 23 Mar 26
The Leader of Richmond Council has expressed deep alarm at the news that longstanding residents of Garden Court have been issued Section 21 eviction notices so their homes can be sold on with vacant possession – after it emerged the landlord served the notices so Westminster City Council can buy the homes.
Council news | 23 Mar 26
Richmond has been named as London's best place to live, and that's 'no accident' according to Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts.
Council news | 23 Mar 26
Work to lay the foundations of the much-anticipated Twickenham Riverside regeneration is beginning, as specialist piling works start on site this week – marking a major step forward in the transformation of the town’s waterfront.
Council news | 19 Mar 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
Richmond Council has expressed serious concerns that Transport for London (TfL) is not doing enough to inform residents of their plans to lower the speed limit on a busy stretch of the A316 to 30mph – with no extra warning signs in place when the change comes into force on 20 March.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
A new co-working space has opened at Teddington Library, offering a flexible and affordable place to work for local businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
More than 250 genuinely affordable homes are planned for completion in Richmond upon Thames over the next two years – as part of a major delivery pipeline of more than 1,000 new homes across the borough.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
An important step towards maintaining rental e-bikes in Richmond upon Thames has been given the green light, with the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee this week approving a recommendation to appoint Forest as the borough’s next hire e-bike operator, subject to contract, from this summer.
Council news | 18 Mar 26
From Wednesday 15 April, our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton will be offering a range of exciting activities for children to enjoy throughout the summer term.
Council news | 17 Mar 26
Richmond libraries were named as one of nine London finalists for the competitive Library of the Year category at the 2026 British Book Awards.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
We are partnering with Trees for Streets to give residents, schools, community groups and businesses a simple and meaningful way to help make our borough even greener.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
Richmond is among the country’s high-performing councils for adult social care after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the borough ‘Good’ across all areas, highlighting outcomes that outperform national averages.
Council news | 13 Mar 26
Support for Richmond residents facing homelessness has been strengthened with the official opening today of a new Homelessness Assessment Hub in Lavender Hill – a dedicated space offering short-term stays and intensive, coordinated support.
Council news | 12 Mar 26
Richmond Council is working with residents, community groups, and businesses to cut carbon emissions, protect nature and increase our resilience to a changing climate.
Council news | 12 Mar 26
We’ve launched a new Active Hampton Commonplace page, a dedicated online space designed to keep local residents informed, involved and inspired as Active Hampton continues to develop.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
From running your own spring clean to joining our monthly Litter Challenges, there are various ways to connect with others and help keep our borough clean.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
From the end of March, the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation comes into effect. These national changes are designed to make recycling more consistent across the country.
Council news | 10 Mar 26
The Cambridge Gardens tennis courts in East Twickenham are now refurbished and ready for great games. Grab your racquet and book your slot!
Council news | 10 Mar 26
Quitting smoking starts with a single day, and with the right support, you’re four times more likely to succeed.
Council news | 09 Mar 26
Richmond Council has allocated nearly £4.5 million to support those most affected by rising costs. Using the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) data platform, the Council continues to run targeted campaigns to increase awareness and take up of benefits and other entitlements, ensuring help reaches the households who need it most.
Council news | 04 Mar 26
Start spring enjoying the fresh air outside on our regular volunteer-led health walks for people of all abilities. Our walks are friendly, welcoming and empowering, they are a great opportunity to explore the outdoors, discover new places and meet new people.
Council news | 03 Mar 26
This Saturday 7 March, join us to collect free seeds, swap excess seeds, and connect with other gardening lovers.
Council news | 03 Mar 26
We are now accepting garden bin recycling subscriptions for 2026/27.
Council news | 02 Mar 26
If you love DIY and repairing, why not volunteer at our new community repair and reuse hub and make a difference? Curious about repairing but not sure how to get started? Explore local resources and get inspired to kick‑start your repair journey this Repair Week.
Council news | 02 Mar 26
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