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Next week is Walk to School Week and Richmond Council is encouraging the young people of Richmond upon Thames’ to walk, cycle or scoot to school. Walk to School Week runs from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May 2021. Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, with young people being encouraged to make as…

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…

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…