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COVID-19 and flu seasonal vaccine pop-ups available through December

There are still opportunities for eligible residents to receive their flu and COVID-19 seasonal jab at one of the borough’s walk-in vaccination clinics.

Council news | 04 Dec 23

Learn more about the impact of trauma on professionals

Local organisations and professionals are invited to take part in a short course aimed at understanding the impact of trauma on practitioners and researchers.

Community news | St Mary's University | 23 Nov 23

Hate Crime Awareness event in partnership with Multicultural Richmond

On Monday 23 October, as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week, we held an event at the Access Project centre in Whitton.

Council news | 26 Oct 23

Richmond Council Leader responds to racial hatred incident in Twickenham

The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has reiterated the Council's commitment to tackling hate crime in Richmond upon Thames following an incident on Church Street in Twickenham last night where a group of individuals were witnessed inciting racial hatred.

Council news | 24 Oct 23

Residents invited to National Hate Crime Awareness Week event

To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Richmond Council, the Metropolitan Police and Multicultural Richmond are encouraging residents to learn more about hate crime.

Council news | 12 Oct 23

Richmond Council announces new champion to tackle violence against women

Councillor Katie Mansfield has become the borough’s second White Ribbon Champion following the tenure of Councillor Ben Khosa.

Council news | 05 Oct 23

Richmond partners with Crimestoppers to keep young people safe

Our Community Safety Partnership has partnered with Fearless to launch a six-week awareness campaign around the crimes that commonly affect young people and to challenge the misperceptions around ‘snitching’.

Council news | 27 Sept 23

Businesses provide support to help make the borough safer for women

Richmond upon Thames is the safest borough in London and we are committed to continuing to work with local businesses to make the borough even safer for all our residents.

Council news | 12 Sept 23

Keeping safe during the hot weather

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

Learn how we are tackling violence against women

White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially men and boys, to act and change the culture that leads to abuse. As White Ribbon accredited organisation, we are committed to preventing violence against women and making the borough a safe place for everyone.

Council news | 08 Aug 23

Water safety event in Hampton

The Metropolitan Police will be hosting a pop-up event at Bell Hill Quay in Hampton on Wednesday 2 August 2023, 12 noon to 4pm, to talk to young people about the dangers of swimming in the Thames.

Community news | Metropolitan Police | 27 Jul 23

Water safety event at Teddington Lock

London Fire Brigade will be hosting a pop-up event at Teddington Lock on Tuesday 25 July to mark World Drowning Prevention Day and to talk to young people about the dangers of swimming in the Thames.

Community news | London Fire Brigade | 21 Jul 23

Met in the Park

Join a family fun day at Old Deer Park on Monday 21 August hosted by South Richmond Officers from the Met Police.

Community news | Metropolitan Police | 21 Jul 23

Metropolitan Police to host Community Conference

On Monday 24 July, Richmond Borough Metropolitan Police will be holding their first Community Conference.

Community news | Metropolitan Police | 14 Jul 23

Keeping safe during the hot weather

Over the past couple of days, hospital services across south west London have seen a surge in people due to extreme heat, pollen, and pollution levels. There are high numbers of people attending with breathing difficulties, and older people who are dehydrated.

Council news | 15 Jun 23