February 2026

Have your say on NHS sleep apnoea care

If you currently receive sleep apnoea treatment from the Sleeping Disorders Centre, you can share your views. NHS South West London reviews how sleep apnoea care is provided across the borough.

Published: 27 Feb 26

What’s on at Whitton Community Centre

Whitton Community Centre is the home to a multitude of clubs, associations, small businesses and support groups. It is open every day of the week, all year round with spaces to hire for events, business and community groups.

Whitton Community Association was established in 1966 to connect the residents of Whitton and Heathfield. As a charity the association championed for a community centre to create a support network for all ages, by providing a social hive for education, activity and leisure.

Sixty years on, Whitton Community Association takes great pride in having long established groups. It continues to be part of the growth of new groups to further benefit the local community.

Published: 27 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.

Published: 26 Feb 26

Local psychologist brings ecstatic dance to Twickenham

Local psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob is teaming up with DJ Josh Silver to bring ecstatic dance to Twickenham, with an inaugural evening of heart-opening movement, music and connection at ETNA Community Centre on Friday 13 March.

Published: 26 Feb 26

Fair Access to creative work experience for year 10s this Sunday

Many students fail to find work experience placements, missing out on opportunities that grow skills, prospects, and ambition. This Sunday, Landmark Arts Centre is doing something about it.

Published: 26 Feb 26

Live Languages charity coffee morning celebrating Epiphany

Live Languages are saying a huge thank you to all their French students and fellow local Francophiles who joined their recent charity coffee morning celebrating Epiphany (la Fête des Rois).

Published: 26 Feb 26

Barnes Tuesday Local: a warm welcome every Tuesday evening

Residents are invited to come together at Barnes Tuesday Local - a relaxed weekly social evening hosted by Barnes Community Association (BCA).

Published: 26 Feb 26

ETNA Named a Loved and Wanted Here community space

ETNA Community Centre is proud to announce that it is one of 30 projects across London to be awarded funding by the Mayor of London and The National Lottery Community Fund, becoming a community space that will bring Loved and Wanted Here events to life for its wonderfully diverse local community over the next two years.

Published: 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. 

Published: 26 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. 

Published: 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.

Published: 25 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.

Published: 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.

Published: 24 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.

Published: 24 Feb 26

Volunteer with Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal at Richmond station

Marie Curie is inviting local residents to join their Great Daffodil Appeal collection at Richmond train station on Thursday 19 March, as the charity marks the 40th year of its much loved spring campaign.

Published: 23 Feb 26

From Sweden to Whitton: a big band exchange

Join the Swedish Pilsnerbandet and Whitton Community Big Band at Whitton Community Centre on 11 April for a spring big band spectacular.

Published: 23 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. 

Published: 23 Feb 26

Coming up at the OSO Theatre this spring

A brilliant and varied programme of dramatic plays, comedy theatre, musicals, children’s shows, and music performance awaits you this spring at the wonderful OSO Theatre on Barnes Pond.

Published: 19 Feb 26

Sisters run emotional extra mile for their father and Crossroads Care ahead of London Marathon

Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley ran the Old Deer Parkrun last weekend as part of their training for the London Marathon, which they're running in aid of Crossroads Care and in memory of their father, Clive.

Published: 19 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. 

Published: 18 Feb 26

February update on the Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment project

The Environment Agency (EA) refurbishment project at Teddington Lock is continuing to progress well. Last year, the team completed ground investigations at site, removed the upstream lock gates for refurbishment, established a temporary ‘stop-log’ barrier in place of the upstream gates, and installed propping throughout the lock chamber.

Published: 18 Feb 26

Starting up: How to become a charity or social enterprise

If you've had a great idea for a new community group, charitable project or social enterprise but need some help to think it through and get started, this online workshop is for you.

Published: 18 Feb 26

'Love Letters' exhibition drives National Archives' busiest ever day

The National Archives in Kew's ongoing free exhibition 'Love Letters' is proving popular. Last Saturday (Valentine's Day) saw the highest number of visitors in a single day throughout the Archives' history!

Published: 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. 

Published: 17 Feb 26

Richmond road resurfacing running smoothly with over 90% of works complete

Richmond Council’s highway maintenance programme is running smoothly and to schedule, with 91% of this financial year’s road resurfacing already complete and 81% of footpaths renewed. 

Published: 16 Feb 26

London’s first Thames bathing site proposed - feasibility study launched on Ham-side access

The government’s proposal to designate 'Riverside at Ham and Kingston' as one of England’s newest official bathing sites has today been welcomed by Richmond Council – launching a feasibility study to strengthen infrastructure and accessibility on the Ham side of the river.

Published: 13 Feb 26

Give your items a second life at next weekend's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 February, for the repair of household items.

Published: 12 Feb 26

Interfaith gathering to strengthen community wellbeing

Residents across Richmond are warmly invited to attend an upcoming interfaith gathering hosted by Multicultural Richmond.

Published: 12 Feb 26

Greenwood Book Club fosters connection through literature

Run by Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care for registered neighbours, the book club shows that a shared love of reading and meaningful discussion can strengthen community connections at any age.

Published: 12 Feb 26

Centre Stage II: popular Richmond event will return this summer

Following the roaring success of Centre Stage last year, the popular festival will return this summer. 

Published: 12 Feb 26

New tool to help residents stay independent for longer

Ageing well is largely up to the choices we make every day, however with small steps and support, we can slow the speed of ageing and stay independent for longer.

Published: 10 Feb 26

Listen to your heart this February

Your heart does a lot for you – do something for it, by taking the time to get your heart health checked.

Published: 09 Feb 26

Join Shepherd Star's Explore programme

Launched in February 2022, Explore was created for those who are often the hardest to reach, offering a welcoming first step on the journey of personal growth.

Published: 09 Feb 26

Come to Ukrainian Social Club's 'Evening of Invincibility'

Enjoy an evening of Ukrainian and British art marking resilience, remembrance, and hope on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Published: 09 Feb 26

Council reaffirms firm opposition to Heathrow expansion following latest Government developments

Richmond Council is restating clear and unwavering opposition to Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans – including the proposed third runway – and any measures that would increase flight numbers or worsen disruption for residents. 

Published: 06 Feb 26

Richmond Carers Centre awarded the Improving Quality Standard

Local charity Richmond Carers Centre has been awarded the highest level of the Improving Quality Standard, highlighting the charity’s commitment to continuous improvement.

Published: 05 Feb 26

Twickenham Repair Café celebrates fourth birthday

70 volunteers packed St Margarets Hall to celebrate the enormous achievement of four years of the Twickenham Repair Café!

Published: 05 Feb 26

Half-term fun starts at our leisure centres!

Our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton are offering exciting activities that your little ones can enjoy during half term and continue after the break.

Published: 05 Feb 26

Have your say on how we protect our parks and public spaces

We are inviting residents to have their say on the proposed renewal of the current Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which aim to address anti-social activities and dog control in public spaces.

Published: 05 Feb 26

Immerse yourself in love and music this LGBT+ History Month

Join our Pink Proms, explore LGBT+ History Month and Valentine’s Day book recommendations at local libraries, and celebrate love in all its forms.

Published: 04 Feb 26

Have fun and support local charities at the Mayor’s upcoming events

Join us for a range of exciting upcoming Mayoral events and help us raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities, Small Steps and Crossroads Care.

Published: 04 Feb 26

Council set to balance budget, protecting essential services

Richmond Council has published its budget proposals for the year ahead, setting out plans to protect essential services and keep the Council on a stable financial footing despite significant pressures facing councils nationwide.

Published: 04 Feb 26

Richmond Council reaffirms commitment to retaining a more democratic form of governance

We have reaffirmed our commitment to the committee system amid the government's proposed changes.

Published: 03 Feb 26

Richmond Council calls on Government to extend support to wider hospitality sector

We have welcomed the government’s reversal of its decision to raise business rates for pubs throughout the borough. However, we remain concerned about the apparent lack of provision for other parts of the hospitality sector such as independent cafes, small hotels, and restaurants. 

Published: 03 Feb 26

Arts Richmond's Festival of Phenomenal Females flagship concert

Arts Richmond celebrates its 60th year with a festival celebrating women. The festival will take place on Sunday 8 March, in recognition of International Women's Day.

Published: 02 Feb 26

Protect your sexual health this HIV Testing Week

On Tuesday 10 February, join our free drop-in session to learn about sexual health, get support, and feel confident looking after your wellbeing. 

Published: 02 Feb 26