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Elections for Mayor of London and London Assembly - Photo ID needed

On Thursday 2 May 2024, Londoners can vote to elect the Mayor of London, 14 members of the London Assembly that represent London’s 14 constituencies, and 11 Assembly Members who will represent the whole of London. 

If you vote in person at the polling station, you will need to show one form of photo ID, but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.

  • Deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 16 April
  • Deadline to register to vote by post is by 5pm Wednesday 17 April
  • Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is by 5pm Wednesday 24 April
  • Deadline to register to vote by proxy is by 5pm Wednesday 24 April

A vision for Richmond town centre

Richmond town centre has long been held as an iconic destination – people from all over the world want to live here, work here and visit. We have a unique offering that others cannot compete with – history and heritage, stunning green, blue and built spaces, top-class retail and hospitality, all in close proximity to central London.

4 October 2023

Help shape Richmond upon Thames' Night Time Strategy

Join Richmond Council in developing a Night Time Strategy for the borough. You can tell us what you think about specific places and how they could be improved by pinning your comments on our new interactive ideas map or filling in our quick survey.

9 June 2023

Richmond Great Big Green Week - 10 to 18 June

The Great Big Green Week is about celebrating, championing and signposting community-led climate action happening in our borough. The initiative is an opportunity for businesses to promote their ongoing sustainability/climate change work. Businesses are encouraged to run events, activities and drop-ins that will form the programme for the week.

9 June 2023

Clean Air Day - 15 June

Air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in the UK and an urgent sustainability challenge for businesses. Companies can play a big role in raising awareness of the need for clean air, taking action to improve air quality in and around their estate, within their business model and supply chains, alongside mitigating the effects on staff, customers and communities.

9 June 2023

London Tech Week - 12 to 16 June

London Tech Week returns for its 10th Anniversary! This is a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival. London Tech Week drives thought provoking conversations around innovation, diversity and transformation.

9 June 2023

Pride Month - campaigns and events

In the month of June, Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQI+ community. Pride events are taking place in Richmond throughout the entire month.

9 June 2023

Richmond International Women's Day - Bias, Barriers – Embracing Equity

To celebrate International Women's Day 50 women gathered together at The Exchange in Twickenham.

15 March 2023

Richmond Council's International Women's Day celebration returns

Join us for an afternoon of inspirational talks, discussions, networking and more.

6 February 2023

Phoenix Enterprise Programme Awards

Sixteen small businesses in Richmond Borough have been recognised for their creativity and dedication in the Phoenix Enterprise Awards.

9 December 2022

Black History Month

Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth we will be celebrating some of the Black business owners based in Richmond upon Thames, with stories of how their heritage has influenced their journeys.

12 October 2022

Cost of doing business

London Business Hub has published a series of practical guides on the steps you can take to protect your business.

7 September 2022

Richmond Business Awards

Cllr Phil Giesler, Lead Member for Business and Growth presented the Richmond Council-sponsored Best Small Business Award to winner the 1812 Group.

14 July 2022

Get your business on TV

NatWest has partnered with ITV to help champion small businesses of all shapes and sizes.
ITV are offering matched funding for eligible businesses towards advertising time for your campaign. 

6 April 2022

Celebrating Richmond businesses

The Richmond Chamber Business Awards are now open for entry. Businesses can enter into 13 different award categories. There is also The People's Choice Award where the public can vote for their favourite business or organisation.

5 April 2022

Council shortlisted for Small Business Friendly Borough Award

Richmond Council's Phoenix Enterprise Programme was shortlisted by London Council's Small Business Friendly Borough Awards as a Best Programme of Support for Small Businesses.

23 February 2022

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