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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

People visiting high streets in Richmond upon Thames can take advantage of over 70 free-to-use toilets, as we expands our pioneering scheme, the first of its kind in London, which first launched in 2004. 

Council news | 10 Dec 24

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

Residents, schools and community groups will be able to claim a free tree in the new year for planting in private gardens or land in Richmond upon Thames.

Council news | 28 Nov 24

We are proud to share that Councillor Julia Neden-Watts, Deputy Leader of Richmond Council and Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee, was named a finalist for the LGiU Innovator of the Year.

Council news | 25 Nov 24

With the introduction of cutting-edge technology, we are stepping up efforts to protect residents and tackle crime head-on with the approval of new CCTV plans.

Council news | 15 Nov 24

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

We are making a significant investment in community support for sanctuary seekers with a new Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme. This scheme will provide funds of up to £10,000 to support local not-for-profit organisations in creating a welcoming environment for those building new lives in the borough. 

Council news | 29 Oct 24

The Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens car park on Ferry Lane is entirely closed following the collapse of a section of the towpath on Saturday 19 October. Fencing has been installed at either end and residents and visitors are asked not to make any attempt to access the towpath, at any time. It is not safe.

Council news | 22 Oct 24

Air quality in Richmond upon Thames has improved dramatically since 2019, with a 50% drop in one of the main pollutants, and we have no plans to stop there.

Council news | 21 Oct 24

Low-income pensioners in Richmond can be reassured that we will step in with financial support, as the government withdraws winter fuel payments for all but the very worst off.  

Council news | 07 Oct 24

We have launched a new platform that makes it easier than ever for locals to have their say and remain up to date on the borough’s future climate strategy for 2025 to 2030. Whether you live, work or study in the borough, this is your chance to directly influence our sustainability plans and help shape a greener future.

Council news | 07 Oct 24

The Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) has invested in an ongoing campaign which aims to educate school aged pupils in the borough on how to stay safe against crime.

Council news | 27 Sept 24

We have approved an initial investment of over half a million pounds to develop a project for a new Whitton Community Centre, along with up to 36 affordable homes, as part of our bid to enhance community facilities across the borough and provide much-needed housing. 

Council news | 26 Sept 24

We have approved the roll-out of an eye-catching new School Streets treatment designed to create a safer environment for pupils around schools and to reduce the number of drivers entering the area.

Council news | 19 Sept 24

We are continuing to expand our food waste recycling service to more properties with communal waste and recycling bins, with a commitment to providing food waste collections to all these properties where practicable by the end of 2025. 

Council news | 12 Sept 24

Newly published data has shown that the introduction of the 20mph speed limit across the borough has improved road safety. 

Council news | 11 Sept 24

We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Sept 24

We are proud to announce that we were shortlisted as a finalist for the Public Sector Organisation of the Year, along with Wandsworth Council, at the UK Social Mobility Awards.

Council news | 21 Aug 24

We have joined voluntary sector organisations and other local authorities in calling on the government to continue the Household Support Fund which is due to expire on 30 September 2024.  

Council news | 20 Aug 24

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Updated: 13 May 2022