London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Richmond takes fight against ‘reckless’ £102m funding cut to Whitehall

The fight to protect vital local services from the biggest percentage cut in core funding of any London borough has reached the government.
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Flood resilience works completed at Barn Elms Southside

Work to help reduce flood risk at Barn Elms Southside in Barnes is now complete. The project has created more space for floodwater alongside the Beverley Brook, helping the area better cope with heavy ...
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Flood Action Week: How greener spaces can help tackle flooding

How can a school playground or a community centre help manage flood risk? By making more room for rainwater to soak into the ground, these everyday spaces can play a part in helping communities ...
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Let’s tackle fly-tipping together

So, what does count as fly-tipping and what is the correct way to get rid of waste? Fly-tipping is illegally dumping a single bin bag of waste or more. It includes leaving furniture by roadsides, ...
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Climate Action Microgrant: turning community energy into environmental improvements

Our Climate Action Microgrant programme helped GoodGym Richmond volunteers turn community effort into tangible environmental improvements across the borough. Ged Jenkins-Omar, trusts and grants ...
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Richmond named fourth best place in England to grow up

A landmark new report has ranked Richmond upon Thames as the fourth best place in England for children to grow up.
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Preparing for a changing climate: reflections from the Richmond Sustainability Forum

The October Richmond Sustainability Forum focused on climate resilience and adaptation: how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of climate change.
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New online hub gives Richmond residents a say in town centre’s future

Richmond Town Centre belongs to the people who live, work and spend time here. Now, a new online engagement hub is making it easier to help shape its future. The hub brings together information on ...
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Richmond Voluntary Fund raises over £30k for children and families in just six weeks

Find out how Richmond residents have raised more than £30,000 for the Richmond Voluntary Fund in just six weeks.
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Council steps up enforcement to stop people trashing Richmond upon Thames

“The Council is stepping up this enforcement so we can keep Richmond clean and safe.” Enforcement officers have the power to issue on-the-spot Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of £1,000 for small scale ...
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Kew launches major fundraising appeal to save iconic Palm house

Kew's iconic Palm House needs your help. The Palm House has stood at the heart of Kew Gardens since 1848. But after almost 180 years, the warm, humid conditions that allow its remarkable plant ...
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The over 55s Daytime Disco is back

Great news for music and dance lovers - the popular Age UK Daytime Disco for over 55s is back! Over the past two years, these events have brought people together for afternoons full of music, dancing, ...