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

Explore the Amazon Forest with Kew Society

On Friday 28 June, residents are invited to join the ‘From Kew to the Amazon’ talk to learn about indigenous food sovereignty and reforestation in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Community news | Kew Society | 21 Jun 24

Join ETNA for their June eco day

On Friday 21 June, ETNA Community Centre is hosting a pop-up event for 13 to 16 year olds to take part in activities and make new friends.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 18 Jun 24

Fix your broken items at Twickenham Repair Café

On Saturday 15 June, residents are invited to repair and extend the lives of their broken and old items for free.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 07 Jun 24

Build a bug hotel this Father’s Day

On Sunday 16 June, residents of all ages are invited to join Habitats & Heritage in crafting a unique bug hotel as part of their Father's Fun Day.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 07 Jun 24

Join Clean Sheen 2024 for a greener community

This June, join your neighbours and local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage to collect litter across East Sheen.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 Jun 24

Upcycle your old garments into unique new creations

Residents are invited to bring damaged or old clothes and textiles to repair or upcycle at a free mending workshop on Friday 28 June in Twickenham.

Community news | Yukiko Munemoto | 03 Jun 24

Volunteer to help keep our young trees healthy this summer

A new community-led initiative, Friends of Street Trees, is looking to recruit volunteers to help water street trees in our neighbourhoods during the warmer months.

Community news | Friends of Street Trees | 31 May 24

Restoration and maintenance plans for Lower Crane Valley

We’ve recently launched our Lower Crane Valley Management Plan, which sets out an initial five-year programme for large-scale improvements to the biodiversity and community value of the Crane Valley in Richmond.

Council news | 08 May 24

Repair & Share cycle special coming to Kew this April

On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!

Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24

Volunteers needed for Idling Action event in Barnes

Our Air Quality team are looking for residents to volunteer at our next Idling Action event on Monday 18 March. 

Council news | 12 Mar 24

Carbon Literacy Training to be delivered to schools

Carbon Literacy Training is set to be delivered to Richmond schools, developed by the Carbon Literacy Trust and The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew, on Thursday 18 April and Thursday 25 April 2024.

Community news | The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew | 12 Mar 24

Come along to the Climate and Nature Fair in Barnes

On 23 March, the Community BlueScapes Project are holding the first Climate and Nature fair at Lowther Primary School in Barnes.

Council news | 07 Mar 24

Summit for primary school Eco Champions

Members of eight local primary school Eco Councils and Eco Committees came together this week for an Eco Summit event at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

Council news | 01 Mar 24

Tell us about the impacts of wood burning

We partnered with other local authorities to highlight the impact fireplaces and wood burning stoves have on London’s toxic air and now we want to hear from you.

Council news | 13 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

Be first in line to borrow from the new Library of Things

From the beginning of February, residents can borrow over 30 useful DIY, gardening, cleaning, repair and home improvement items from the new branch in Patch Twickenham, rather than buying new.

Council news | 25 Jan 24

Your warm, cosy fire could be doing more harm than you think

The first-ever Clean Air Night takes place on 24 January, to shine a light on the harms of indoor wood burning and encourage people to stop.

Council news | 23 Jan 24

Volunteer with Community BlueScapes to help reduce flooding on roads in Barnes

The local Community BlueScapes project team is hosting volunteer days this December to help reduce flooding on Rocks Lane and Station Road by directing and filtering rainwater off the road and into Barnes Common.

Council news | 11 Dec 23

Richmond upon Thames ranked as "happiest place to live"

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