Royal Parks have announced that dog leads will be compulsory in Bushy and Richmond Parks for the next 3 months. 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 to June birthing season. It is estimated that over 300…
Changes have been announced to London Underground and Overground services ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The following closures have been announced by TfL: London Underground Bakerloo line Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2 No service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone Rail replacement bus services will run. Monday May 3 No service…
Richmond Council is keen to assure residents renting in the borough that rogue landlords and letting agents will be addressed and enforced. The Council’s Private Sector Housing Team recently acted against East Sheen Estates Limited after responding to complaints of poor housing conditions in five of its rented flats. An investigation showed serious issues across the properties, including water damage, a leaking roof and the lack of…
Local football teams are assured that many of Richmond Council’s football pitches will continue to be made available beyond the end of the regular season to allow teams to catch-up on what they missed during the national lockdown. The Council’s Parks team has been assessing the borough’s pitches and can confirm that pitches on the majority…
Businesses are being warned to be on guard against a scam claiming that ‘Covid-19 safe air purifiers’ must be purchased as a legal requirement. The fraud was first highlighted by the National Anti-Fraud Network who were made aware of the scam in the form of letters that purport to be from the ‘Covid Safe Taskforce’, Department…
Would you like to win a free website for your local business? Teddington Town in partnership with The Bright Click will be giving one lucky business owner a free microsite linked to the Teddington Town site to the value of £500 . “The high street is springing back to life and the focus on #SupportingSmallBusiness is greater…
You’ve got to be IN IT to WIN IT if you would like the chance to win some amazing prizes at the Mayor’s first virtual quiz night. On Saturday, 15 May at 7.00pm, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames will be part hosting a 2-hour virtual quiz night and all residents are invited! All proceeds…
Following the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 3 May, Richmond Council will carry out general waste, food waste, garden waste and recycling collections for domestic properties one day later than usual, for one week. For example, Monday collections will take place on Tuesday, and Tuesday collections on Wednesday. Following the Bank Holiday: There will be no collections for bulky waste available on Monday, 3 May There will be no change for…
Care providers in Richmond upon Thames are looking for new care workers to join them in delivering essential and rewarding work. Richmond upon Thames’ care work is spread across five providers: Haven Care, Absolute Care Services, Holistic Care, Alpenbest Care and Medacs Healthcare. The care providers offer competitive pay, flexible working hours, and career prospects. A recent report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) showed there are…
Following an investigation by the South West Public Protection Unit, police have charged a man in relation to an alleged rape in a Richmond car park. On Monday, 26 April, Agnelo Cardoso, 33 of Lampton, Hounslow was charged with one count of rape and remanded in custody. He is due to appear before Wimbledon Magistrates’…
