Cllr Geoff Acton has been formally sworn in as Mayor of Richmond upon Thames for a second year. Cllr Acton, originally from Manchester, represents St Margaret’s and North Twickenham for the Liberal Democrats and has lived in the Borough since 1998. Cllr Acton has been a Councillor since 2006, he was Deputy Mayor in 2008-2009, Business…
In April of 2021 Richmond Council announced that it would be trialling a new approach to managing its highway grass verges. The trial has led to a significant reduction in how often highway grass verges are cut in order to enhance the borough’s biodiversity and reduce its carbon footprint. The previous maintenance regime meant that…
A 14 year old boy has been stabbed and wounded in a robbery at Teddington Lock on Friday evening, 14 May 2021. The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for non life-threatening wounds. “Police were called to Teddington Lock at 20:13pm on Friday, 14 May following reports of a large fight and a…
According to Royal Parks, over the next few months around 300 deer will be born across Richmond and Bushy Parks. Giving birth is a vulnerable time for any animal, but with both parks attracting millions of visitors every year, it’s magnified for these herds of wild, free-roaming deer. Following the announcement by Royal Parks that…
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s Photo Of The Week in association with Coversure. 5. I got them while swimming ☺️ pic.twitter.com/DACbDBA60z — Lili H (@Liliholl) May 12, 2021 4. Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore. – The Raven @theroyalparks @Teddington_Town @stormhour@Visit_Richmond1 @BBCEarth @SurreyLife @HRP_palaces #HamptonCourtPalace #BacklightWorld #Kingston #photography #EastMolesey #bushypark #blackandwhitephotography pic.twitter.com/bzkx71awwS…
Would you like to win a free website for your local business? This is your last chance to enter into the draw for a free website in partnership with The Bright Click. Teddington Town and The Bright Click are giving one lucky business owner a free microsite linked to the Teddington Town site to the…
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…
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…
