Climate change and environment news

Naturalising the River Crane in Twickenham: a community celebration

River restoration of the River Crane earlier in 2026 at Mereway Nature Park meant that the river was removed from its concrete channel and natural river banks restored.

Community news | Let's Go Outside and Learn CIC | 06 Aug 26

Working with nature to control invasive plants in the Kew Ha-ha

Last month, we worked with CABI (Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau International) and Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Course on a nature-based project to control invasive floating pennywort and protect biodiversity in Kew.

Council news | 05 Aug 26

Community energy event ignites local interest

Patch in Twickenham was alive with community energy on Thursday 23 July as residents packed the room to hear about the new Richmond Community Energy Cooperative.

Council news | 27 Jul 26

Get creative at The Fixery’s collage workshops this August

Take part in a creative collage workshop at The Fixery, Richmond’s repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, on Thursday 6 August.

Council news | 23 Jul 26

Free eco-electronics workshops for budding scientists

This August, come along to fun, hands-on workshops where children can build carbon dioxide monitors and test the air around them.

Community news | Science Owl | 21 Jul 26

July update on the Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment project

Refurbishment is progressing at both ends of the lock, with damaged sections being carefully excavated. The Environment Agency's (EA) contractor has reinforced the walls using steel rods, and this work is now nearly complete.

Council news | 20 Jul 26

Solar sparks conversation at webinar for Richmond residents

An open forum for questions on solar panels and home energy improvements sparked engaging conversation during our first free solar and retrofit webinar, featuring experts from MakeMyHouseGreen and Ecofurb.

Council news | 17 Jul 26

Nature adventures on Barnes Common at the Eco-Explorers Summer Camp

Barnes Common’s popular Eco-Explorers Summer Camp for young people aged 8 to 14 is back. Join them daily for outdoor adventures and to learn about local wildlife!

Community news | Barnes Common | 17 Jul 26

Join the swap for a greener community

Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices and and help tackle plastic pollution. This month, join us in taking simple steps to create cleaner streets, healthier wildlife and a greener borough.

Council news | 09 Jul 26

Take care of your health, home and nature in hot weather

We have already experienced hot weather this summer. With more high temperatures continuing over the next few weeks, and with weather events such as heatwaves becoming more frequent, it's important to look after your health, and those around you, as well as our environment.

Council news | 09 Jul 26

Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 18 July, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 09 Jul 26

Richmond Cargo Bike Fair to return bigger and better this September

Richmond’s popular Cargo Bike Fair will return on Sunday 20 September, promising its biggest and most exciting event yet.

Council news | 08 Jul 26

Have your say on Heathrow’s expansion plans

Residents are urged to share their views on the government’s plans to expand Heathrow at a Community Conversation event, as Richmond Council continues to make clear its firm opposition to a third runway and any proposals that would increase noise and pollution or impact the quality of life in the borough.

Council news | 06 Jul 26