Petition calls for toilets to be built at Teddington Pools playground A special petition has been launched calling on Richmond Council to provide toilet facilities for children at the playground near Teddington Pools. The campaign, started by Anna Hofecker-Tornoczki, states: “Teddington Pools Playground is an essential recreational area that caters to people of all ages,…
Richmond Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed community facilities to Ham, as part of the Ham Close regeneration scheme. Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “The redevelopment of Ham Close is a landmark scheme for our borough, but it’s not just about creating quality new homes for our residents, it’s also…
Hands of an elderly single man sitting alone at a table with Christmas cookies, coffee and festive decoration next to an empty chair. To help lift the spirits of local carers, Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is running its Show an Act of Kindness this Christmas Appeal for a third…
PARK LANE STABLES PHOTO SPECIAL Stables team of architects Jenny Delenta (Office Manager) Sam Kamleh, Duncan Chapman, Stavroula Birda, and Damian Jakubek Aerial view of new look stables Reception room at refurbished stables Street view with modern new look Blending in – vision of refurbished stables in…
Richmond Council is investing more than ever to keep its roads and pavements in good condition. Over £5 million has been allocated this year to permanently repair potholes and resurface parts of its road network. Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: “Investing in our roads and pavements is…
Stunning skating in the shadow of historic palace Book now to guarantee skating slot Enjoy festive refreshments at onsite cafe Hampton Court Palace’s famous ice rink slides into action tomorrow (friday) with advance bookings at an all-time high. The website advertising the opening of the ice rink, which will remain open until January 7…
Lifejacket clinic at Teddington RNLI today A special lifejacket clinic is being run tonight (thursday) for people who take to the water in boats of all shapes and sizes. Members of the local volunteer RNLI crew will help check lifejackets and give advice on how to check for wear and tear, as well…
Richmond Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Richmond residents through the cost of living crisis. Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “The reality of the cost of living crisis is like nothing most of us have experienced. There is a considerable amount of support available locally, but many people are new to…
Richmond Council is hosting a public meeting to give Richmond upon Thames residents an opportunity to get a full and balanced understanding of the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA) project and its potential impact before responding to the Thames Water consultation. The Council will host a panel discussion where attendees will get an opportunity to…
Refill Larder in Teddington High Street closing after five years The Refill Larder which had established itself in Teddington High Street with its unique offering of friendly service, healthy foods like nuts and grains and eco-friendly local products is closing down, it has been announced. The popular shop, which opened in 2018, attracted…