Housing news

New homes ready for residents in need

Richmond Council has successfully delivered 50 new homes for families in urgent need of housing, following a major £21.5 million investment in its property acquisition programme.

Council news | 27 Oct 25

Keeping homes warm and reducing costs

As the temperature drops, we are helping residents stay warm this winter and reduce energy costs with free Warm Home Packs.

Council news | 09 Oct 25

Richmond Council hosts collaboration breakfast to tackle affordable housing delivery barriers

Richmond Council brought together private developers and social housing providers at York House on Thursday 3 July for its first affordable housing collaboration breakfast. It created an open forum focused on tackling the shared challenges of delivering affordable housing in the borough.

Council news | 10 Jul 25

Richmond Council reaffirms commitment to resident-led housing improvements at national conference

We joined national housing leaders in London to spotlight our work ensuring social housing standards meet residents’ expectations and needs.

Council news | 22 May 25

Richmond upon Thames lays foundations for a fairer borough with affordable housing boost

Richmond Council is boosting delivery of more affordable homes across the borough – with more than 250 expected to start on site within the next two years.

Council news | 08 May 25

HRH The Duke of Gloucester unveils new almshouses in Richmond

The Chair and Chief Executive of The Richmond Charities welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to Richmond to officially open The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses in Mitre Mews, Richmond.

Community news | The Richmond Charities | 16 Apr 25

Free sessions to improve your home’s energy efficiency

This March, sign up for two insightful workshops exploring how to reduce your property’s carbon emissions, boost energy efficiency and heat your home sustainably, supported by our climate action microgrants scheme. 

Council news | 07 Mar 25

Richmond wrapped 2024

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

New Elleray Hall Community Centre starting to take shape

Construction of a new Elleray Hall community centre is well and truly underway as the local community joined Richmond councillors to lay bricks for the building.

Council news | 09 Dec 24

The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses welcome new residents this winter

Richmond Charities are pleased to announce that The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses are now allocated to elderly residents in housing and financial need in the borough.

Council news | 03 Dec 24

Warm home packs are back to help eligible residents save on energy bills

We are continuing to support residents to keep their homes warm and more energy efficient this winter by funding the distribution of warm home packs to those who need them most, which could save households up to £200. 

Council news | 07 Nov 24

New almshouses on Queen's Road opening this spring

In March 2025, Richmond Charities’ new Elizabeth Doughty Almshouses on Queen's Road in Richmond will be opening for older residents living in the borough.

Community news | The Richmond Charities | 06 Nov 24

Social landlords on board as we launch new promise to residents

A new 'SHIP' has set sail towards a better future for social housing residents in Richmond upon Thames, with the launch of our new Social Housing Improvement Plan.

Council news | 05 Nov 24