News

Calling young artists to create the Mayor's and leader's Christmas card

Children aged between 5 and 11 years old can enter their creative artworks into our Christmas Card competition. The winning design will be made into a real card that the Mayor and leader will send out.

Council news | 21 Oct 24

Electrifying reads for young adults now available at your local library

The Current, an annual book list for young people aged 15 and above, is now live! Starting from Friday 18 October, our Library team will release a series of six videos to guide you through the titles. 

Council news | 17 Oct 24

New Fairer Access Scheme to ensure no one is priced out of our leisure centres

Our Fairer Access Scheme provides discounts or free access to some activities at our leisure centres to ensure no one is priced out of moving more to keep fit and healthy.

Council news | 08 Oct 24

Skylarks Charity shortlisted for European Diversity Awards 2024

Nominated in the Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year category, sponsored by Optum, Skylarks Charity is celebrated for its dedication to supporting children with disabilities and their families throughout the UK.

Community news | Skylarks Charity | 08 Oct 24

Free workshops and activity sessions at Ham Youth Centre

If you are between 11 and 19 years old, come to Ham Youth Centre for youth club sessions and a range of classes and workshops.

Community news | Ham Youth Centre | 01 Oct 24

Come and have your say about the future of Richmond upon Thames

We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Sept 24

Richmond students celebrate GCSE results

We extend our congratulations to students in Richmond upon Thames who received their GCSE results today.

Council news | 22 Aug 24

Students congratulated on A level results

We proudly recognise the achievements of sixth form students in the borough as they receive their A level results.

Council news | 15 Aug 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

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

New Pop-Up Youth Friday at ETNA Community Centre

If you're between 13 and 16 years old and live around East Twickenham, come along to the ETNA Community Centre for their next Pop-Up Youth Friday on Fiday 17 May 2024.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 10 May 24

Are you interested in becoming a foster carer?

Achieving for Children are holding a series of informal online drop-in sessions this Foster Care Fortnight for those who may be interested in becoming a foster carer.

Community news | Achieving for Children | 10 May 24

New Pop-Up Youth Friday at ETNA Community Centre

If you're between 13 and 16 years old and live around East Twickenham, come along to the ETNA Community Centre for an exclusive taster session on 22 March.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 07 Mar 24

Youth Council launches podcast to challenge misogyny and improve safety of women and girls

Kingston and Richmond Youth Council (KRYC) has worked with local young people to produce a short podcast series exploring the challenges of being a young man and tackling misogyny.

Council news | 06 Mar 24

New safeguarding programme delivers synchronised substance education

On 4 March, the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership delivered new, specially designed Substance Advice for Everyone (SAFE) education for children at school and their parents and carers at home.

Council news | 06 Mar 24

Secondary school offers confirmed

87% of in-borough applicants have been offered a place at one of their first three preferred secondary schools.

Council news | 05 Mar 24

Local charity Skylarks is recruiting

Twickenham-based charity Skylarks is going through an exciting period of development, supporting a growing number of children with additional needs and their families.

Community news | Skylarks Charity | 28 Feb 24

Richmond GP Alliance offering additional clinics for MMR vaccines

On Sunday 25 February, the Richmond GP Alliance will be offering additional Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine appointments to residents registered with a Richmond upon Thames GP. 

Community news | Richmond GP Alliance | 20 Feb 24

Your thoughts on Richmond Town Centre published

Last autumn nearly 1,500 people contributed to an engagement project that set out to hear the voice of Richmond Town Centre. 

Council news | 08 Feb 24

How to protect your family against measles

Measles cases are on the rise in London. This half term, make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine.

Community news | NHS South West London | 08 Feb 24