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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

Record levels of fuel grant support provided by Richmond Council this winter

We will pay out up to £225,000 to households in the borough who are struggling to pay their annual fuel bills, an increase of over £78,000 compared to last year.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Less than a week to claim Pension Credit and secure £299 Cost of Living payment

We are urging eligible pensioners in the borough who are not currently claiming Pension Credit to apply before 5 March.

Council news | 29 Feb 24

Richmond Council and local MPs call for Household Support Fund extension

We have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, calling on the government to extend the Household Support Fund in next week’s budget.

Council news | 29 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

Food support in Richmond upon Thames at Christmas

Throughout the festive period local organisations and community groups are helping to provide food support across the borough. Learn when and where you can find them.

Council news | 20 Dec 23

Struggling to pay your annual fuel bills? The Council can help

Richmond Council is once again launching its annual Fuel Grant Scheme to help those struggling to pay fuel bills this winter.

Council news | 18 Dec 23

Keeping healthy and well during the cold weather

We have gathered advice on ways to keep your home warm, efficient, and safe (and the support available to you to do so), and how best to look after yourself and others through the cold months.

Council news | 01 Dec 23

Free warm homes packs available for eligible residents to save on energy bills

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

Grants of up to £500 to support people to stay well and healthy this winter

Could you run an event or activity to support people to stay healthy this winter? Funding is available to support you.

Community news | South West London NHS | 07 Nov 23

Free minibus service to Richmond Park

The minibus operates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 5 April until 29 November 2023, between the hours of 9.25am and 4.20pm.

Community news | The Royal Parks | 10 Jul 23

Come along to the Summer Health Fair!

The Community Health Champions and Public Health Richmond invite all residents to the free Summer Health and Wellbeing Fair on Saturday 15 July from 12 noon to 3.30pm.

Council news | 21 Jun 23