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Housing

Successful drop-in surgery for housing clients in temporary accommodation

We recently hosted a drop-in surgery aimed at providing crucial support to clients residing in temporary accommodation. The event marked the first of its kind in the borough and underlined our commitment to addressing the needs of residents.

Council news | 08 Dec 23

Leader urges Chancellor to raise Local Housing Allowance to ease pressure on residents

Richmond Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, calling on the government to unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and raise it to at least 30% of local market rents.

Council news | 21 Nov 23

An update on the Stag Brewery planning application

At the end of July, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove unexpectedly announced that all buildings over 18 metres in height will need a second means of escape.

Council news | 18 Aug 23

The Richmond Charities to host Almshouse Open Day

Come and find out more about The Richmond Charities and their Almshouses at the Open Day event on Saturday 8 July 2023.

Community news | The Richmond Charities | 12 Jun 23

Richmond Council calls on social housing landlords to address poor service to residents

Richmond Council and Richmond upon Thames MPs have written an open letter to the four housing associations with the largest number of homes in Richmond upon Thames, calling for the landlords to address neglected repairs, repeat missed appointments and long delays in contact experienced by housing tenants.

Council news | 27 Mar 23