Council business news

Free webinar: Warm winters, cool summers, lower bills

We know that high energy bills are putting pressure on household budgets, and hot summers are changing how many of us feel about the comfort of our homes. Simple, well-planned improvements can help.

Council news | 03 Sept 26

Community solar webinar ignites local interest

Richmond residents recently joined a webinar to explore how a new Community Energy Cooperative could support local solar projects and help bring clean, lower-cost energy to the borough.

Council news | 02 Sept 26

Community energy event ignites local interest

Patch in Twickenham was alive with community energy on Thursday 23 July as residents packed the room to hear about the new Richmond Community Energy Cooperative.

Council news | 27 Jul 26

Ana Popovici appointed Chief Executive of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Ana Popovici has been named as the next Chief Executive of Richmond and Wandsworth’s Better Service Partnership – a team of council officers that serves more than half a million residents.

Council news | 23 Jul 26

Solar sparks conversation at webinar for Richmond residents

An open forum for questions on solar panels and home energy improvements sparked engaging conversation during our first free solar and retrofit webinar, featuring experts from MakeMyHouseGreen and Ecofurb.

Council news | 17 Jul 26

Residents invited to shape Richmond’s community energy future

Learn more about Richmond’s new community energy initiative, with a series of informative events launching in our borough from 23 July.

Council news | 02 Jul 26

Richmond Council reaffirms commitment to retaining a more democratic form of governance

We have reaffirmed our commitment to the committee system amid the government's proposed changes.

Council news | 03 Feb 26

Repair, reuse and reimagine

Whether you're a charity shop treasure-seeker, a magician with needle and thread, or love tinkering in the shed, you’re already part of our circular economy. Circular Economy Week (20 to 26 October 2025) is a nationwide celebration of lending, borrowing, repairing and sharing – and keeping valuable stuff out of the waste incinerators.

Council news | 20 Oct 25