News

Richmond upon Thames’ favourite Christmas window display unveiled

Following a public vote, the Mayor and Mayoress of Richmond announced the winner of this year’s Christmas window competition on Saturday 21 December.

Council news | 23 Dec 24

Community Toilet Scheme expands free access for all

We recently hit the streets to speak to residents and visitors about why access to clean, safe, free to use toilets matters to our community.

Council news | 20 Dec 24

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

Everyone deserves a safe and joyful Christmas

This festive period, everyone has the right to live free from violence and abuse.

Council news | 19 Dec 24

Artists Make Space programme creates opportunity for local artists

Our Arts Service team and Orleans House Gallery support artists by providing free studio space across the borough.

Council news | 19 Dec 24

Spot the scammers this festive season

It's that wonderful time of year again, but it’s also a time when scammers are looking to take advantage. We want to help you keep the festive cheer and avoid falling victim to fraudsters this Christmas.

Council news | 18 Dec 24

Celebrating our award-winning parks and open spaces

This year, we’re proud to have carried out a number of improvements to our parks and gardens based on resident feedback, making these important community spaces more welcoming and inclusive.

Council news | 18 Dec 24

Christmas services in Richmond upon Thames

There will be some changes to services and opening times over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we will be open and how you can get in touch with us during the festive season.

Council news | 18 Dec 24

New outdoor gyms installed at Barn Elm Southside and Cambridge Gardens

Following feedback from two consultations, we are pleased to announce that we have installed new gym equipment at Barn Elm Southside and an inclusive gym at Cambridge Gardens.

Council news | 13 Dec 24

New bikehangars to be installed across the borough next week

Between Monday 16 and 23 December, we are installing 30 new bikehangars for residents to securely store their bicycles.

Council news | 12 Dec 24

Pioneering Community Toilet Scheme expands to more than 70 locations

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

Sharing the light to support Spellow Library reopening

On Wednesday 11 December we are lighting up our libraries in solidarity with Spellow Library in Liverpool, which was destroyed during the riots this summer.

Council news | 10 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

Support your local shops this Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday returns this Saturday 7 December and provides an important opportunity to champion our independent businesses, visit your local high street and shop local ahead of the holidays.

Council news | 05 Dec 24

Your warm, cosy fire could be doing more harm than you think

Residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances in their homes are encouraged not to burn or to strictly limit burning time this winter to help reduce dangerous air pollution in the borough.

Council news | 05 Dec 24

Christmas and New Year waste and recycling collections

Your waste and recycling collections will change over the festive period. There will also be changes to garden waste collections, and we will be offering Christmas tree collections.

Council news | 04 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

Making art accessible to everyone in the borough

In observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, join us in exploring Orleans House Gallery’s initiatives to make art accessible to everyone without limitations.

Council news | 03 Dec 24