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Schools across Richmond upon Thames are transforming children’s health and wellbeing, helping young people lead healthier lives, with more than 20 schools now recognised through the London Healthy Schools Programme, as highlighted in the Annual Director of Public Health Report 2025/26.
Council news | 22 Jan 26
Join us this International Women’s Day for Rising Tides, a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the strength, resilience and collective impact of women.
Council news | 22 Jan 26
Richmond’s 100th bikehangar has been installed in Park Lane, Richmond, taking the number of secure bikehangar parking spots across the borough to 600.
Council news | 22 Jan 26
Demolition of the former retail units on King Street is now complete, marking a major milestone in creating the new heart of Twickenham.
Council news | 22 Jan 26
Our Community Fund allocated nearly £1 million from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy to support 14 local projects across the borough.
Council news | 22 Jan 26
To assist residents in dealing with the next cold snap, we are once again offering free rock salt to help keep our pavements clear. This is on top of our existing winter gritting service which kept the borough moving safely during the recent sub-zero temperatures.
Council news | 20 Jan 26
Works funded by Richmond Council to create a new multi-purpose studio and refurbished toilets in the café area will be starting in the coming weeks.
Council news | 20 Jan 26
A new year is a chance to take control of your health and wellbeing. With small steps you can make healthier changes and choose a healthier you.
Council news | 19 Jan 26
It’s been a busy few months for film and TV in Richmond upon Thames, with many locations featuring in massive worldwide productions. Check out some of what the borough has been in recently and how you can stay on top of what’s happening!
Council news | 15 Jan 26
Richmond’s Fairer Access Scheme has been expanded to include even more activities and discounts, ensuring no one is priced out of getting active at our leisure facilities.
Council news | 15 Jan 26
A new events policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths has been adopted at committee, following consultation with residents.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Following last year’s successful tree giveaway, we’re giving away more free trees to residents, schools, and community groups to plant across the borough.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.
Council news | 13 Jan 26
This month, we are supporting Clean Air Night with a free webinar and local pop-up events to discuss wood burning and help everyone make informed heating choices.
Council news | 08 Jan 26
Local heroes are making a real difference across Richmond upon Thames every day – and now residents can help celebrate them.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
We are delighted to share that our AI information session has been named runner up in the Get Online Week 'Share Your Story' competition, organised by the Good Things Foundation.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
On Wednesday 28 January, join us to celebrate RESOLVE collective and the coming together of ‘Tending to the Centres’ at Orleans House Gallery.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
Residents can be confident that, despite sub-zero temperatures, we have been working hard to keep travel as smooth as possible - with 12 tonnes of grit spread across the borough every day since Friday.
Council news | 06 Jan 26
To kickstart the new year, our Work Match team and charity Room for Work are providing a free programme in Hampton Wick for local jobseekers and career changers.
Council news | 30 Dec 25
For the first time, talented athletes in Richmond upon Thames will have the opportunity to apply for support through the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) Awards 2026, the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
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