News

Pick up a bag and join the Great British Spring Clean

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

New Simpler Recycling changes are coming

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

Cambridge Gardens tennis courts welcome players back

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

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day

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’s £4.5m cost of living support programme continues to deliver for residents 

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

Get outside, move more, and make new connections with our regular health walks

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

Kick off the start of spring with a free seed swap

This Saturday 7 March, join us to collect free seeds, swap excess seeds, and connect with other gardening lovers. 

Council news | 03 Mar 26

Join the garden recycling scheme or renew your subscription

We are now accepting garden bin recycling subscriptions for 2026/27.

Council news | 02 Mar 26

Calling all repairers to roll up your sleeves and get involved

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

Celebrate girl power in sport this International Women’s Day

In Richmond upon Thames, there are many great ways for women and girls to get involved in sport from grants and bursaries to coaching and volunteering opportunities.

Council news | 27 Feb 26

Richmond’s last police counter to close – Council leader slams 'deeply concerning decision'

Richmond Council has expressed serious concern over the Metropolitan Police’s decision to permanently close the borough’s last police front counter at Twickenham Police Station, set to close this Saturday. 

Council news | 26 Feb 26

A community effort to bring back one of London's rarest plants

Richmond upon Thames is joining a London-wide effort to restore the endangered Turritis glabra (tower mustard) to the capital, uniting communities in a shared mission to safeguard one of the UK's rarest native plants for future generations. 

Council news | 26 Feb 26

Find out what’s on this Repair Week

Repair Week (2 to 8 March) is a celebration of repair. Explore where you can pick up new skills, fall back in love with your stuff, and save money while helping the planet.

Council news | 26 Feb 26

Money Advice Roadshow comes to Richmond Town Centre

Richmond Library Annexe will be the next stop on the Money Advice Roadshow, with residents invited to come along on Tuesday 24 March to get free advice from experts on making their money go further.

Council news | 25 Feb 26

Upgraded Elleray Centre opens as a modern hub for community connection

Teddington's brand-new community hub has opened today, replacing the former Elleray Hall, improving facilities and providing the foundation to further strengthen the local community.

Council news | 24 Feb 26

Celebrate a new era for the historic Grove Gardens Chapel

Residents are invited to join in the celebrations of the restoration of Grove Gardens Chapel at the Old Burial Ground, Richmond. The 150-year-old Chapel has recently undergone extensive restoration and repair and has been brought back to life for the community to use once more, starting with the opening day on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Council news | 24 Feb 26

Government axing of Livingstone Academy will put pressure on school places, warns Richmond Council

Richmond Council has warned that the Department for Education’s (DfE) decision to axe the Livingstone Academy West London risks worsening pressure on secondary school places in the east of the borough – and is formally appealing in a bid to secure a rethink.

Council news | 24 Feb 26

Move more this International Women’s Day with free fitness and wellbeing sessions

This March, take part in a variety of physical activity events and activities as we mark International Women’s Day with movement and community spirit. 

Council news | 23 Feb 26

Everything you need to know to cast your vote in the local elections

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames elections will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026. All 54 seats of the Council will be up for election across the borough’s 18 wards. 

Council news | 18 Feb 26

Residents urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit

We have written to older residents who could be missing out on the support worth over £3,900 per year. Pension Credit can be a lifeline for those over the state pension age, providing people on low incomes with much needed extra support for living costs. 

Council news | 17 Feb 26