November 2025

Help us understand dementia awareness in Richmond

We’re inviting residents to take part in the Dementia Awareness Measure (DAM 2025) survey, to share their knowledge of dementia signs, risks factors, and knowledge of reducing risk in Richmond.

Published: 24 Nov 25
Richmond Council sets out strong progress and future ambition on affordable housing

Richmond Council has a growing pipeline of affordable homes and is continuing to enable the delivery of high-quality affordable housing for local people.

Published: 24 Nov 25
Richmond’s call for fair funding recognised as Government confirms improved protections

Richmond Council has welcomed a Government update indicating the borough is likely to avoid the steep funding cuts previously expected under national reforms.

Published: 21 Nov 25
Remember your loved ones at our upcoming memorial services

Every year we hold memorial services at our cemetery chapels to help people pay respects to loved ones they have lost. These services are open to all members of the public.

Published: 21 Nov 25
Explore Richmond's accessible spaces this Disability History Month

This UK Disability History Month, learn about accessible spaces and activities across the borough, designed to ensure residents with disabilities of all ages can benefit from and enjoy them.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Keeping warm and well this winter

As winter sets in and the festive season approaches, stay safe, warm and healthy with services and support available to you and those around you.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Discuss the Met Police's vision for London policing

Residents are warmly invited to attend a Met Engage community conversation hosted by the Metropolitan Police and Richmond Safer Neighbourhoods teams on 15 December 2025 at York House.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Cambrian Community Centre are looking for a new gym instructor

Cambrian Community Centre are searching for a caring and professional gym instructor for a small gym with a mostly older clientele, many of whom are following rehabilitative exercise programmes arising from a health or medical issue.

Published: 20 Nov 25
The power of speaking up: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Richmond Council is once again standing united against violence against women and girls (VAWG), as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign running from 25 November to 10 December.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Come to Off The Record's Christmas carol concert

Off The Record Twickenham is inviting everyone to their Christmas carol concert at St Mary's Church in Twickenham on Thursday 11 December.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Grab a treat while bringing joy to care home residents

Twickenham-based charity Embracing Age are holding an online silent auction. Lots for you to enjoy, while raising vital funds to bring joy and companionship to more older care home residents in the new year.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Twickenham’s Christmas shopping weekend returns

On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, enjoy a free festive event at Orleans House Gallery.

Published: 20 Nov 25
Discover over 90 community toilets when you’re out and about this festive season

This World Toilet Day, we are proud to share our progress in making clean, free toilets more accessible to all.

Published: 19 Nov 25
Richmond councillor scoops national Innovator of the Year award

Richmond councillor Alexander Ehmann has won a major national award for his pioneering work to transform transport and improve air quality across the borough.

Published: 19 Nov 25
Nature walks, dancing and cake can make you feel Full of Life

Sound baths, tango dancing and nature trail walks are just some of the wonderful experiences older residents and their carers got to try throughout October, as part of the Full of Life Fund events.

Published: 18 Nov 25
Protecting your home from burglary

With nights getting darker, Richmond Council is reminding residents of the simple things to do to keep their homes safe from burglary.

Published: 18 Nov 25
Discover ways to move for all ages

Explore our Toddler Fun Time, new pickleball social and more at our sports and fitness centres across the borough.

Published: 17 Nov 25
'Welcome' and other tales with Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler

Local charity Habitats & Heritage warmly invites you to their popular annual festive event with the world-renowned illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.

Published: 13 Nov 25
Dare to walk on fire for Skylarks this November

On Saturday 29 November, join local charity Skylarks for an unforgettable evening of determination, fun, and community spirit at their firewalk challenge.

Published: 13 Nov 25
Richmond Council takes legal action against ‘unfair government cuts’

Richmond Council has commenced the process for bold legal action against the government’s proposed Fair Funding reforms, which threaten to slash funding for essential local services.

Published: 13 Nov 25
Sir Vince Cable awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough

"Distinguished, dedicated, diligent" – those are the words many use to describe the Right Honourable Sir Vince Cable, who was last night awarded Freedom of the Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Published: 12 Nov 25
South London calls for investment in its world-class experience economy

A bold ambition to become the capital’s go-to destination for inclusive, sustainable growth was the focus of the Destination South London summit this week, attended by senior leaders from across business, local government and London’s visitor economy.

Published: 12 Nov 25
Free electrical repair training in Richmond

Action West London (AWL) is launching a new 'Electrical Fixing' training workshop on 11 December 2025 aimed at equipping unemployed individuals with valuable, hands-on repair skills.

Published: 12 Nov 25
Re:Create Richmond empowers creative entrepreneurs across the borough

21 local creatives have been selected for our specialist Re:Create Richmond programme to upskill and grow their creative business. Join the networking event on Tuesday 25 November to find out more.

Published: 11 Nov 25
Empowering Richmond’s creative future

Since its launch in 2024, our Artists Make Space programme has proudly supported 23 artists across the borough through offering free studio and project space to help them develop their practice.

Published: 11 Nov 25
Huge success for team Richmond at London Youth Games Cross Country

Team Richmond put on an incredible display at the highly competitive London Youth Games Cross Country on Saturday (8 November).

Published: 10 Nov 25
Major milestone for Ham Close regeneration as first new homes top out

The regeneration of Ham Close has reached a major milestone, with the first new residential block officially topping out today.

Published: 10 Nov 25
‘Milestone moment’: residents celebrate return of towpath following major riverbank repairs

Residents can now enjoy the Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens, following a year-long programme of major riverbank repairs.

Published: 08 Nov 25
Restoring nature and looking after it together

We are pleased to share that the restoration on the riverbank at Mereway Nature Park is now finished, bringing further wetland habitat for wildlife back to the Lower Crane river. Plus, discover how you can support local green spaces this autumn.

Published: 07 Nov 25
Richmond leisure centre upgrades begin

Richmond residents will soon be able to book classes more easily and manage memberships online, thanks to a new partnership with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).

Published: 06 Nov 25
Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Christmas Fair

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank are delighted to announce their Annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Thursday 27 November from 3.30 to 6.30pm at Vineyard Community Centre in Richmond.

Published: 06 Nov 25
Building bridges and celebrating the diversity of faith and belief

This Inter Faith Week, running from Sunday 9 to Sunday 16 November, take part in events that honour diversity, unity, and the diverse expressions of faith and belief in our borough.

Published: 05 Nov 25
Help make Christmas Day special for local young care leavers

For the ninth year, Richmond-based charity and Community Heroes award winners Cocoon - Care After Care are providing a very special event on Christmas Day for local young people who have left the care system and would otherwise be facing Christmas alone.

Published: 05 Nov 25
Recycle for Richmond

Did you know that 78% of what ends up in Richmond’s rubbish bins could have been recycled? That’s a huge opportunity to save resources, cut emissions, and help keep our borough clean and green.

Published: 05 Nov 25
Your drawing could be Richmond’s official Christmas card

Calling all children aged between 5 and 11 years old to enter our Christmas card competition.

Published: 04 Nov 25
Clarendon SEND School reaches topping out milestone

New specialist centre will provide 77 school places for local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Published: 04 Nov 25
New chapter begins for Grimwood Road Garden in Twickenham

With support from the Council, Habitats & Heritage officially opened the new Grimwood Road Garden on Monday 3 November – an inclusive green space dedicated to sustainability, education and local heritage.

Published: 04 Nov 25
Join Richmond Soup Kitchen's Christmas wreath making workshop

Enjoy a festive evening of creativity making beautiful Christmas wreaths that supports the work of Richmond Soup Kitchen.

Published: 04 Nov 25
Look after your Mental Elf at Richmond Mind's festive fun run

Mental Elf is a festive 5km fun run around Marble Hill Park open to all ages and abilities on Sunday 7 December.

Published: 04 Nov 25
VisitRichmond is on the countdown to Christmas!

This festive season, celebrate with VisitRichmond by entering and voting in the festive Christmas Shop Window competition, and joining the Advent Calendar lucky draw for a chance to win daily prizes!

Published: 03 Nov 25

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