News

Report any sightings of Asian hornets

The Asian hornet is a highly aggressive predator of native insects, threatening our honeybees and other pollinators. If you spot any Asian hornets, you should report it. 

Council news | 26 Jun 24

Design a poster for display in Germany, France and Richmond

Calling all of our young artists! Local students are invited to take part in an exciting summer poster competition to celebrate the reaffirmation of our twinning agreement with Germany and France.

Council news | 24 Jun 24

Staying safe during the hot weather

As temperatures continue to rise, you should take extra care to protect your health and the health of those around you.

Council news | 21 Jun 24

Discover refugee support networks within the borough

Refugee Week, taking place between 17 to 23 June, aims to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience people seeking sanctuary.

Council news | 20 Jun 24

Celebrate Clean Air Day at pop-up event

On Thursday 20 June, residents are invited to stop by our free Clean Air Day pop-up to find out more about air quality across the borough.

Council news | 13 Jun 24

Free workshop to start your journey into business

As part of Refugee Week, taking place between 17 to 23 June, residents from refugee or migrant backgrounds are invited to join a free workshop on how to start a business.

Council news | 11 Jun 24

Grants of up to £500 to support young children to stay well this summer

Could you run an event or activity to protect young children from illnesses this summer? Funding is available to support you.

Council news | 11 Jun 24

Expand your Pride Month reading list

To celebrate Pride Month this June, our libraries are displaying a great range of LGBTQI+ themed books for residents to read.

Council news | 07 Jun 24

Find out what's on to support carers

Carers Week which runs from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June, aims to recognise the tremendous contribution that people who care for a loved one make to society and raise awareness of the support available to our carers locally. 

Council news | 06 Jun 24

Richmond marks 80 years since D-Day

To honour the brave personnel who risked and lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy on 6 June 1944, several events are taking place locally to mark the moment.

Council news | 05 Jun 24

Richmond to host second borough-wide Sustainability Forum this June

We are inviting representatives from the business, education, public, faith and community sectors, as well as residents passionate about climate action, to our second Sustainability Forum Thursday 13 June 2024 at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham (TW1 3BL).

Council news | 05 Jun 24

Everything you need to do to vote in the general election in July

On Thursday 4 July 2024, residents will be able to vote in the UK parliamentary general election.

Council news | 03 Jun 24

Protect your baby with the whooping cough vaccination

Whooping cough cases are rising in London, and the illness can be life-threatening for newborns. 

Council news | 03 Jun 24

Help increase access to lifesaving heart defibrillators locally

Local community groups and organisations can apply for a defibrillator with help from available funding schemes, to ensure they are readily available to our residents when it matters most.

Council news | 31 May 24

Our latest improvements at Ham Riverside Playing Pitches

Our Parks and Sports Development teams have partnered with Richmond Baseball Club to bring Ham Riverside Playing Pitches up to baseball league standards.

Council news | 31 May 24

Make a splash at our leisure centres this summer

We have launched a new Summer Splash programme to ensure that no child in Richmond upon Thames is priced out of keeping happy and active through swimming. 

Council news | 29 May 24

Free NPLQ lifeguard training available this summer

Throughout July and August, we're offering free lifeguard training to residents over 16.

Council news | 29 May 24

Stag Brewery inquiry delayed

We have been informed that due to circumstances out of the Planning Inspector’s control the public inquiry for the Stag Brewery was not able to open on Wednesday 29 May as planned.

Council news | 24 May 24

Enjoying our parks safely

We want you to enjoy our parks to the fullest, especially during the warmer weather, so we have pulled together some key tips and measures to ensure you can freely enjoy our green spaces.

Council news | 22 May 24

New report addresses local childhood vaccination challenges

In response to falling rates of critical childhood vaccinations, we have worked in partnership with the NHS and residents to investigate the challenges and propose solutions to improve uptake and help protect our communities.

Council news | 22 May 24