Members across the Council were united last night in their support for the residents of Hong Kong and committed to ensuring the Council welcomed those British national (overseas) citizens seeking to live and work in the borough. At the full Council virtual meeting last night (Tuesday, 13 July), members discussed and voted unanimously to condemn the…
Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to join a new programme of monthly Wellbeing Walks and Accessible Walks launched by Richmond Council’s Parks Team and the Friendly Parks for All project to encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy the borough’s parks and open spaces. The Wellbeing Walks are held every month in different locations throughout the borough. They last for 90 minutes, and participants can socialise and…
Richmond Council will once again be able to help families entitled to Free School Meals, and those in hardship, with vouchers to cover the Summer holidays. Since October 2020, Richmond Council has continued to fund school holiday food support packages for vulnerable children, meaning that children from the borough’s lowest income families don’t go hungry…
Following a successful pop-up walk-in clinic in Richmond Town Centre over the weekend, where 500 local people took the vaccine, this coming weekend residents in Heathfield are being invited to have their jab on Saturday. As the nation gears up for the removal of Covid restrictions later this month, it is more important than ever…
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s Photo Of The Week and IT’S COMING HOME! 🙂 5. Today's Sunset – End of the day @Teddington_Town @stormhour @Visit_Richmond1@TheroyalParks @BBCEarth @natures_voice @SurreyLife @HRP_palaces #BacklightWorld #Kingston #photography #EastMolesey #BushyPark #KeepWildlifeWild @NatureOfLondon #blackandwhitephotography pic.twitter.com/fsFXlWTWmv — Thomas 🏉 📷 (@Thomas_Wheelock) July 8, 2021 4. Dramatic clouds at sunrise #BushyPark 8.07.21 @theroyalparks @TeddingtonNub @TWmagazines…
This London Climate Action Week, Richmond Council has announced an upgrade to outdoor trading sites with new electric points to be installed across the borough throughout the year. The annual London Climate Action Week began in 2019 and is the largest independent climate change event in Europe. It brings together climate professionals and communities across London in order to find practical solutions to…
Following the success of the protected cycle lane on Kew Road, residents are invited to have their say on proposed cycle improvements along Strawberry Vale, Twickenham Road and Manor Road in Twickenham. The A310 road links Twickenham town centre with both Ham and Kingston and has been identified by Transport for London as a top strategic cycle route in London. Whilst there are some existing…
Working parents in Richmond upon Thames are reminded that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides Tax-Free Childcare for children aged up to 11, or 17 if the child has a disability. This can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sport…
Richmond Council is welcoming applications for its Local Area Fund, which provides funding for local ward areas to support community driven projects to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of local communities. Individuals, local groups and organisations can all apply for the fund. The Local Area Fund was introduced in 2020 to provide funding…
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s Photo Of The Week in association with Coversure. 5. This young fallow buck is saying #KeepWildlifeWild so don't feed him. Let him eat his natural food and #HelpNatureThrive. Bushy Park today @theroyalparks @MPSRoyal_Parks @BritishDeerSoc @TeddingtonNub @Teddington_Town @TWmagazines pic.twitter.com/7JMaK5NpC0 — Cathy Cooper (@CathyCooper2) June 20, 2021 4. Tranquil scene on an overcast Sunday…