July 2024
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London Fire Brigade launches Water Safety Centre for Excellence at Twickenham Fire Station
We are excited to announce the launch of the Water Safety Centre for Excellence at Twickenham Fire Station, led by the London Fire Brigade (LFB).
Published: 12 Jul 24
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Enjoy Cyrano de Bergerac in the Fountain Gardens
From Monday 15 to Saturday 20 July 2024, residents are invited to join the Richmond Shakespeare Society for their spectacular open-air production of Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac in Twickenham's Fountain Gardens.
Published: 12 Jul 24
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New scheme launched to get people talking about climate and sustainability
We have launched an innovative ‘Community Reporting’ scheme, which will ensure the views and opinions of people across the borough directly inform our new Climate Strategy for 2025-2030.
Published: 11 Jul 24
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Richmond is officially a Borough of Sanctuary
We are proud to announce that Richmond upon Thames has been awarded Borough of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK.
Published: 10 Jul 24
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Dignity in Care Awards honour exemplary local care workers
Local care workers and personal assistants who have gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care and support to residents took centre stage at our annual Dignity in Care Awards ceremony on Tuesday 9 July 2024, at York House in Twickenham.
Published: 10 Jul 24
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Team Richmond finish fourth in 2024 London Youth Games
Team Richmond have secured another top four finish competing against other boroughs at the London Youth Games.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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Come to free community health fair in Mortlake
On Monday 15 July, residents are invited to join Ruils Independent Living and other local organisations for free lunch, massages and child-friendly activities to explore how to improve family wellbeing.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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Writing competition opened for playwrights
Arts Richmond's New Plays Festival has returned and is open for writers to enter their scripts.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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Enjoy a family day out with our Swim and Stay sessions
On Monday 22 July, the grounds at Pools on the Park will open for our popular Swim and Stay sessions this summer.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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Look out for your Universal Credit Migration letter
Residents claiming benefits and tax credits will be receiving a Migration Notice about the move to Universal Credit.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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Full of Life Funds available for local groups helping older residents to get active
Richmond-based groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding to support activities, run throughout October, that help our older residents and carers live more physically active, healthy and independent lives.
Published: 09 Jul 24
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£1 swim sessions for under 16-year-olds at our leisure centres this summer
As part of our Summer Splash programme, we are running Summer Splash general swim sessions at Pools on the Park and Teddington Pools.
Published: 08 Jul 24
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Night-time road closures planned for Hampton Wick High Street and Hampton Court Road
As a part of our borough-wide programme to improve roads and pavements, we will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing works in Hampton Wick High Street and Hampton Court Road.
Published: 08 Jul 24
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Richmond Council continues to oppose Thames Water’s Teddington river abstraction proposals
Despite welcome reductions in the number of shafts required in Thames Water’s Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project, we remain firm in our opposition to the scheme not least due to water quality concerns and to the continued impacts of what are still a range of significant construction sites on valuable open spaces within the borough.
Published: 08 Jul 24
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Free customer service training programme available
This July, Richmond WorkMatch is running a free customer service course for residents looking to develop their careers in the retail and hospitality industry.
Published: 05 Jul 24
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Take part in a music-making day
This Saturday 6 July, Whitton Choral is hosting a 'summer concert from scratch'.
Published: 04 Jul 24
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Surplus food hub available in Ham
Residents are welcome to join local charity The Real Junk Food Project for surplus food at Ham Youth Centre every Tuesday.
Published: 04 Jul 24
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Free workshop to create a sustainable fashion item
This Saturday 6 July, join Kew The Transition for a textiles upcycling social to learn upcycling skills and support the local crafting community.
Published: 04 Jul 24
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Hop on a magical ride with your little one this weekend
Join local charity Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway for a great family day out at their Princesses and Pirates Weekend.
Published: 04 Jul 24
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Take part in the Creative Youth Assembly
The Creative Youth Assembly is inviting young people to take part in a vibrant forum to engage in creative expression and address pressing issues such as climate change.
Published: 04 Jul 24
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Free summer drop-ins support a smoke-free life
During July, local health professionals will be available on our community Health Bus and at weekly drop-in clinics to speak to you about free, personalised support to help you kick smoking for good.
Published: 02 Jul 24
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New operator to begin takeover of electric vehicle (EV) charging points
char.gy Ltd has been appointed as the new operator of many of the lamppost charging points in Richmond. They take over from ubitricity through a phased rollout starting from 8 July.
Published: 01 Jul 24
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