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Come and have your say about the future of Richmond upon Thames

We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Sept 24

Get involved with Citizens Advice Richmond and support your community

Community news | Citizens Advice Richmond | 29 Aug 24

Step up and shape the future of Richmond's charities

On Wednesday 25 September, residents are invited to join Richmond CVS for their largest-ever Trustee Recruitment Evening, featuring over 30 groups introducing their work and trustee opportunities.

Community news | Richmond CVS | 22 Aug 24

Your Community Centre Week returns this September

Between 16 to 20 September 2024, residents are invited to learn more about the fantastic community spaces Richmond upon Thames has to offer.

Community news | Your Community Centre Week | 12 Aug 24

Nominate your local heroes and celebrate gender equity

Residents are invited to join Women of the World for an evening of lively conversations about gender equity, money, sex, race, food and ageing.

Community news | The Exchange | 12 Aug 24

Meet your Community Ambassadors in Twickenham

On Wednesday 14 August, we are partnering with Richmond Housing Partnership Group (RHP) to run a drop-in session at Glebe Gardens.

Council news | 09 Aug 24

Fees waived to encourage Play Streets for family fun

Families in Richmond are again being invited to come out and play as part of Car Free Day this September, with a scheme aimed at encouraging children to play outside in their streets.

Council news | 08 Aug 24

Help us choose a name for Ham Close's new community centre

We need your help to name the brand new community centre being built as part of the Ham Close regeneration.

Council news | 01 Aug 24

Local charity wins Excellence for Carers Award

Richmond Carers Centre received the Carers Trust standard for best practice in services, advice, and information for unpaid carers, following assessment of its services, leadership, staff, internal processes, and local engagement.

Community news | Richmond Carers Centre | 29 Jul 24

Local charity wins award for best intergenerational activity

Brighter Together, one of the finalists for our Community Heroes Awards this year, has won the intergenerational activity category at the recent Dementia Care Awards.

Community news | Brighter Together | 26 Jul 24

Have your say on a new community garden for Hounslow Heath

Our Parks and Arts teams are proposing to establish a new community garden in Hounslow Heath and want to hear from the local community.

Council news | 24 Jul 24

Funding available to protect communities and properties from flooding

Community BlueScapes has launched a £30,000 grant programme, offering up to £1000 per person or £5000 per organisation in the Beverley Brook catchment area to help adapt to climate change.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Grimwood Road garden site looking for a tenant

Voluntary sector and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply to lease the Grimwood Road garden site.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Repair your broken items at Repair Café

On Saturday 20 July, the Twickenham Repair Café is offering free repairs at St Margarets Church Hall.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 16 Jul 24

Richmond is officially a Borough of Sanctuary

We are proud to announce that Richmond upon Thames has been awarded Borough of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK.

Council news | 10 Jul 24

Full of Life Funds available for local groups helping older residents to get active

Richmond-based groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding to support activities, run throughout October, that help our older residents and carers live more physically active, healthy and independent lives.

Council news | 09 Jul 24