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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
The Environment Agency (EA) refurbishment project at Teddington Lock is continuing to progress well. Last year, the team completed ground investigations at site, removed the upstream lock gates for refurbishment, established a temporary ‘stop-log’ barrier in place of the upstream gates, and installed propping throughout the lock chamber.
Community news | Environment Agency | 18 Feb 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 February, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 12 Feb 26
70 volunteers packed St Margarets Hall to celebrate the enormous achievement of four years of the Twickenham Repair Café!
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 05 Feb 26
Learn about making your home more comfortable, greener, and cheaper to run at the Richmond Sustainability Forum at Duke Street Church on Tuesday 10 March.
Council news | 29 Jan 26
Submit your climate action idea by Friday 27 February and let us help you bring it to life.
Council news | 26 Jan 26
A new events policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths has been adopted at committee, following consultation with residents.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Following last year’s successful tree giveaway, we’re giving away more free trees to residents, schools, and community groups to plant across the borough.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Help Habitats & Heritage get garden-ready for spring on Sunday 1 February.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 14 Jan 26
The Twickenham Repair Café will be back on Saturday 17 January 2026 for their first event of the year.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 13 Jan 26
This month, we are supporting Clean Air Night with a free webinar and local pop-up events to discuss wood burning and help everyone make informed heating choices.
Council news | 08 Jan 26
The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has delivered his annual end of year message for 2025, reflecting on the many things that we have achieved in the last 12 months.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
The Twickenham Repair Café are at it again on Saturday 20 December. Please go along, take something broken and join the fun.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Dec 25
Local children's hospice charity, Shooting Star Children's Hospices, is thrilled to announce the return of their Christmas tree collection service.
Community news | Shooting Star Children's Hospices | 03 Dec 25
To share ideas and learn from each other, more than 50 Richmond upon Thames residents from diverse groups came together to explore how faith and beliefs intersect with environmental concerns, and to discuss climate policy and community-led action.
Council news | 26 Nov 25
Local charity Habitats & Heritage warmly invites you to their popular annual festive event with the world-renowned illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
Community news | Habitats and Heritage | 13 Nov 25
We are pleased to share that the restoration on the riverbank at Mereway Nature Park is now finished, bringing further wetland habitat for wildlife back to the Lower Crane river. Plus, discover how you can support local green spaces this autumn.
Council news | 07 Nov 25
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