Climate change and environment news
Short Lots allotments will be open to the public from 2 to 5pm on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Community news | Short Lots allotments | 06 May 26
East Sheen residents will be coming together to give the streets and green spaces of our wonderful community a thorough spring clean.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 16 May, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 06 May 26
All are welcome to Habitats & Heritage's Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join Richmond Climate Coalition for a free community screening of an eye-opening film that reveals how climate change is already affecting life across the UK.
Community news | Richmond Climate Coalition | 30 Apr 26
Join Thames Landscape Strategy for an enchanting spring evening exploring the secret world of bats in the beautiful grounds of Home Park at Hampton Court.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 27 Apr 26
Join Barnes Common at the Barnes Common Community Growing Project this summer for ‘Shared Roots’, their annual series of walks, talks and workshops.
Community news | Barnes Common | 21 Apr 26
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 24 April about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.
Community news | Cargo Collective | 20 Apr 26
Join Habitats & Heritage and Thames Landscape Strategy for a practical introduction to river surveying and monitoring along the River Thames. This guided session will combine short walks with hands‑on activities to explore river health, local ecology, and environmental history.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 17 Apr 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 18 April, for the repair of household items.
Community news | https://www.twickenhamrepaircafe.org/ | 13 Apr 26
If you are looking to clear out your wardrobe this summer, why not take part in charity retailer Traid’s Clear Your Closet?
Community news | Traid | 01 Apr 26
Richmond Council is supporting residents to make their homes more comfortable, greener and cheaper to run with the new Smarter Homes Hub, an extensive ‘how-to’ guide for retrofitting homes.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
We are partnering with Trees for Streets to give residents, schools, community groups and businesses a simple and meaningful way to help make our borough even greener.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
From running your own spring clean to joining our monthly Litter Challenges, there are various ways to connect with others and help keep our borough clean.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
Join the Big Annual Litter Pick in Barnes and take part in the Great British Spring Clean on Sunday 22 March.
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 10 Mar 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 February, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Mar 26
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 20 March about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.
Community news | Cargo Collective | 04 Mar 26
Richmond upon Thames is joining a London-wide effort to restore the endangered Turritis glabra (tower mustard) to the capital, uniting communities in a shared mission to safeguard one of the UK's rarest native plants for future generations.
Council news | 26 Feb 26
Repair Week (2 to 8 March) is a celebration of repair. Explore where you can pick up new skills, fall back in love with your stuff, and save money while helping the planet.
Council news | 26 Feb 26
Residents are invited to join in the celebrations of the restoration of Grove Gardens Chapel at the Old Burial Ground, Richmond. The 150-year-old Chapel has recently undergone extensive restoration and repair and has been brought back to life for the community to use once more, starting with the opening day on Saturday 7 March 2026.
Council news | 24 Feb 26
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