News

Crossroads Care to hold open days for carers

This Carers Week, Crossroads Care Richmond are holding two open days for carers on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 June 2023.

Community news | Crossroads Care | 05 Jun 23

Recognising and supporting carers in the community

A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems, or an addiction cannot manage without help.

Partner blog by Julie Da Costa | 05 Jun 23

Richmond Council says ULEZ scrappage scheme still doesn't go far enough

Richmond Council has said that the Mayor of London's expanded ULEZ scrappage scheme still falls too short of what is needed to help the majority of Londoners who are struggling to afford to replace their non-compliant cars.

Council news | 02 Jun 23

Have your say on order renewal to protect our parks and open spaces

The Council are seeking to renew the current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for another three years.

Council news | 02 Jun 23

Programme of events announced for Great Big Green Week

Organised by the Climate team in collaboration with a variety of local groups, organisations, businesses and residents, Richmond Great Big Green Week will take place from 10 to 18 June in line with the national initiative.

Council news | 01 Jun 23

Take part in Carers Week 2023

Carers Week 2023 takes place from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 June, and there will be a variety of activities, workshops, and events to provide carers with information, support, and opportunities for respite.

Council news | 01 Jun 23

Works to start on Teddington Lock footbridges

Work will start on Monday 26 June 2023 on repairs to two footbridges over the River Thames at Teddington Lock.

Council news | 01 Jun 23

Volunteers needed for idling action event in Barnes

Would you like to help reduce air pollution in our borough? Join our Air Quality team on Tuesday 13 June to support the cause.

Council news | 31 May 23

Barn Elms Sports Trust to redevelop athletics track

This July, Barn Elms Sports Trust (BEST) will renovate the 26 year old athletics track at the Barn Elms Playing Fields.

Community news | Barn Elms Sports Trust | 31 May 23

Do you want to get into running this summer?

Do you want to get fitter? Do you want to relieve stress? Do you want to enjoy yourself? Do you want to make new friends? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you should join the Kew Couch to 5K+ programme!

Community news | The Avenue Club, Kew | 26 May 23

Come along to the Sheen Open Gardens

The owners of over 25 beautiful gardens in Sheen, are opening their gates to visitors to help raise funds for FiSH - Friendship, Independence, Support & Help for the older community of Barnes, Mortlake, and East Sheen.

Community news | FiSH Neighbourhood Care | 25 May 23

Shop local at the East Sheen Foodies Market on 27 May

Come along and enjoy a variety of independent artisan food and drink stalls at this Saturday’s East Sheen Foodies Market.

Community news | East Sheen Foodies Market | 25 May 23

Join the 10k Pride Walk and Celebration with West London Queer Project

The West London Queer Project (WLQP) will be celebrating International Pride Month 2023 on Saturday 3 June with a ‘10k Walk and Celebration’ along the Thames, in aid of Motor Neurone Disease.

Community news | The West London Queer Project | 25 May 23

How the Council is making the borough’s homes more convenient for everyone

Our vision for Richmond Upon Thames is a community that provides residents safe, accessible spaces that allows every household room to grow and age.

Council blog | 25 May 23

Get involved in Clean Air Day activities

To mark Clean Air Day on Thursday 15 June, activities will be taking place across the borough to help residents understand and act on air pollution, including a pop-up information stall at Richmond Station.

Council news | 24 May 23

Richmond Council’s pension fund to invest in green energy project

Richmond Council’s pension fund is backing Britain’s biggest investment in the UK’s ground source heat pump industry. The Council has pledged to reduce the fund’s investment in fossil fuel-based industries and switch fund to green energy projects.

Council news | 24 May 23

Gaia artwork comes to the Landmark Arts Centre this June

Luke Jerram’s Gaia is a new, awe-inspiring artwork piece which will be unveiled at The Landmark Arts Centre on 16 June until 2 July 2023.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 24 May 23

Strengthening links with our twinned towns

I have just returned from Fontainebleau in France, where I was pleased to have represented Richmond upon Thames, along with members of the Richmond in Europe Association. This was my first event since I became Mayor, at the Council's AGM on Tuesday 16 May.

Council blog | 24 May 23