Following the Royal Parks announcement last month that dog leads will be compulsory in Bushy and Richmond Parks for the next 3 months, a petition has been launched in opposition. From Tuesday 4 May to Monday 2 August, there is a ban on off-lead dogs to help keep the vulnerable deer safe during the May…
Everyone is encouraged to listen to London Fire Brigade firefighter, Georgina Mann, based at Twickenham fire station, share her expert knowledge and personal experiences about Public Sexual Harassment. The 19-minute long Talk Richmond episode can be listened to here or by searching for ‘Talk Richmond’ on your podcast application and downloading the latest episode. The conversation is in response to Sarah Everard’s death and the thousands of…
Richmond Council is inviting businesses and residents to support the borough’s effort to continue to become ‘Dementia Friendly’ by attending one of Age UK Richmond’s events this Dementia Action Week (17-23 May). A Dementia Friendly borough is an inclusive place where all residents affected by dementia are empowered and supported to live well. This is one of the Council’s key priorities, and businesses and organisations are strongly encouraged…
EU nationals living in the borough are reminded that there are less than 50 days to go until the deadline to apply for the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS). . Government figures show that 19,830 Richmond residents have submitted an EUSS application and, of these, 18,680 have been concluded. However, the Council believes that there…
A panel of senior clinicians will answer resident questions and discuss the misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines regarding pregnancy, fertility and breastfeeding later this month. The free online event is on the 20 May at 6.30pm and is open to all residents across South West London. Residents who have any questions or concerns regarding the COVID-19…
A minke whale who became stranded along the River Thames in south-west London has been put down. Crowds gathered at Teddington Lock on Monday to spot the whale, thought to be between 10ft (3m) and 13ft (4m) long. Julia Cable, national co-ordinator at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue service said that due to its…
Richmond Council has agreed on the updated SEND Futures Plan and would like to thank all the parents, carers, partners, young people and schools involved in supporting the ongoing development of the strategy which helps improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the borough. The SEND Futures Plan is a multiagency and community response aimed at improving services for over 4,000 children and young people with SEND who…
This Foster Care Fortnight (10-23 May 2021), find out more about foster care and how you could help change young people’s lives by attending a virtual information session hosted by Richmond Council’s children and foster care service – Achieving for Children (AfC). Every year, tens of thousands of children across the UK need foster carers…
To mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May), residents are reminded of the wellbeing benefits of connecting with nature and the free support services available to them. The Mental Health Foundation’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Nature’, inspired by its research throughout the pandemic that listed going for walks outside as one of people’s top…
Yesterday marked the start of Diabetes Prevention Week (10–16 May) and Richmond Council’s Public Health team is urging residents to find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes and make healthy changes to their lifestyle to prevent the condition from developing. It is estimated that 15,000 people living in the borough and 2 million people…