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In a momentous achievement for the borough, Richmond upon Thames has been named the "happiest place to live" in Great Britain, according to the latest "Happy at Home" index by Rightmove.
Council news | 07 Dec 23
Richmond Council has launched its first Climate Emergency Resident Action Pack, an easy-to-navigate guide for local people looking for guidance on actions they can take to reduce their impact on climate change as well as lower the impact that climate change can have on our borough’s people, homes and spaces.
Council news | 05 Dec 23
Richmond is home to vast green spaces and beautiful acres of woodland. This National Tree Week, we’re celebrating the immense benefits of our trees, the start of this year’s tree planting season, and the launch of our revamped tree management policy.
Council news | 27 Nov 23
Richmond Furniture Scheme are now selling refurbished appliances, including fridges, washing machines and cookers.
Community news | Richmond Furniture Scheme | 16 Nov 23
Richmond Council will host its first borough-wide Sustainability Forum on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Council news | 09 Nov 23
On Monday 6 November 2023, Richmond Furniture Scheme held a small gathering at the store to welcome Vanessa, their new clean, green electric van.
Community news | Richmond Furniture Scheme | 09 Nov 23
As the cost of energy continues to rise, we have funded the distribution of warm homes packs to offer residents who need it most the support to keep their homes warm and more energy efficient this winter.
Council news | 07 Nov 23
Residents may have read about a confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in East London recently. Originally from China and the Indian subcontinent, sporadic sightings have been recorded since 2016.
Council news | 20 Oct 23
Addressing air quality is a top priority for Richmond upon Thames. We want everyone to be able to get around and access the services they need effortlessly and safely. That’s why we have rolled out a number of initiatives to make active travel easier and greener choices more attractive.
Council news | 17 Oct 23
We are conducting a public consultation on updated Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans from Monday 18 September to Friday 27 October 2023.
Council news | 03 Oct 23
Friday 22 September is World Car Free Day which provides a chance to experience some of our streets traffic-free, with a focus around people.
Council news | 19 Sept 23
The NHS #AskAboutAsthma campaign will raise awareness about children and young people’s asthma, running from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 September 2023.
Council news | 07 Sept 23
Richmond Council will install 525 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Richmond upon Thames. The borough already has 420 charging points, so the new additions will bring the total to 945.
Council news | 06 Sept 23
As temperatures continue to rise, you should take extra care to protect your health and the health of those around you.
Council news | 04 Sept 23
In partnership with Habitats & Heritage, we're making it easier for residents and visitors to keep the Thames towpath tidy and reduce plastic entering the river by adding more 2 Minute Litter Pick boards.
Council news | 31 Aug 23
Richmond Council will be running a public engagement project to explore a new vision for Richmond town centre.
Council news | 29 Aug 23
On Sunday 13 August, 70 young volunteers from ASEZ took part in a litter pick in Richmond.
Community news | ASEZ | 15 Aug 23
We are running a consultation in order to understand better how young people use our greenspaces and how we could improve access to them.
Council news | 11 Aug 23
On Sunday 13 August 2023, around 70 volunteers from ASEZ and other volunteers from the community will gather to clean Richmond's area around The Green.
Community news | ASEZ | 11 Aug 23
From Monday 3 July 2023, garden waste sack collections must be booked by 12 noon on the working day before your garden waste collection day.
Council news | 03 Jul 23
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