Richmond Council

Industrial action by resident doctors starts from Tuesday 7 April to Monday 13 April. During strike action the NHS is still here for people who need it. Please use 111 online and in life-threatening emergencies call 999. Read more: orlo.uk/cTA7B

The Fixery will be closed on Good Friday due to the Bank Holiday, but back open on Saturday! We'll be open on Saturday at Grove Gardens Chapel from 11am - 4pm. 🗺️ Where to find us ⬇️ orlo.uk/hhMz1

Libraries across Richmond upon Thames will be open as usual on Saturday 4 April but will be closed for the Easter public holidays on Friday 3 April, Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April. Luckily, the eLibrary is always open, even on public holidays! richmond.gov.uk/digital_library

🗳️ Did you know you now need a valid photo ID to vote in elections? You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you do not have a valid photo ID already. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/HQKlT

A new £8m sports facility is helping Richmond's students and community stay active 💪 With a state of the art four court sports hall, floodlit 3G pitches and bright activity studio, the centre is already proving to be a vital asset! Read more ⬇️ orlo.uk/l3vLU

@AnneDhillon1 Hi Anne, thanks for getting in touch to let us know. I've passed this on to the relevant team to look into.

@LBRUT Good afternoon Richmond council team, this vehicle is & has been blocking the motorcycle bay for over 3 hours. Parking enforcement team number engaged ,please help. Seems very unfair & has been here several times in the last few weeks. Please help, thank you

Richmond's Community Heroes Awards are TONIGHT 🏆 We're at Duke Street Richmond to honour some of the many local individuals, businesses and organisations going above and beyond to make Richmond upon Thames a better place to be!

📣 Our Money Advice Roadshow lands in Richmond Town Centre TODAY! Come along to Richmond Library Annexe between 2 and 4pm for help with claiming bill discounts and support, checking benefit eligibility, and general advice around finances! 🔗 orlo.uk/9CHBk

The Council is now seeking immediate, senior level discussions with @CityWestminster to understand exactly what's taken place, why residents were put in this position, and what steps will be taken to ensure they're properly supported. Read more ⬇️ richmond.gov.uk/news/news_marc… (3/3)

Cllr Roberts stated that "what is happening at Garden Court is simply wrong... These are not empty units. They are people’s homes. - homes people have invested in emotionally, socially, and financially for many years." (2/3)

Residents of Garden Court in Kew have been issued Section 21 eviction notices by their landlord, with @CityWestminster Council set to purchase the properties. The Leader of the Council, Cllr @Gareth_Roberts_ has expressed deep alarm at the situation. (1/3)

Can’t vote at a polling station on 7 May for the #LocalElection? Make sure your voice is heard by applying for a postal or proxy vote. ⌛Deadline: 21 April for new postal vote applications ⏳ Deadline: 28 April for new proxy vote applications 🔗 orlo.uk/ft5F2

You're now able to recycle even more in your mixed containers, including items that you couldn't before! New national Simpler Recycling legislation has been designed to make recycling more consistent across the country ♻️ Find out what the changes are ⬇️ orlo.uk/v7kK7

The Richmond Safe Space is there for anyone who needs it every Friday night from 8-11pm. If you're feeling harassed, vulnerable or unsafe on a night out in the town centre, head to the green marquee outside Richmond Station where you'll find friendly faces ready to support you.

🗓️ Only one month to go to make sure you are registered to vote in the 2026 Local Election. Don't miss the chance to have your say. Register to vote NOW ⬇️ orlo.uk/Q4kUp

The new limit will apply between St Margaret’s Roundabout and Richmond Circus. Learn more and hear from Cllr @AlexanderEhmann ⬇️ richmond.gov.uk/a316_speed_lim…

We’ve raised serious concerns that TfL has not done enough to inform residents about plans to lower the speed limit on a busy stretch of the A316 to 30mph - with no extra warning signs planned when the change comes into force tomorrow (20 March).

We're now accepting garden bin recycling subscriptions for the next year 🍃 Garden waste subscriptions are due to end on 31 March. To continue receiving collections, you'll need to make a payment. Join now or renew your subscription here ⬇️ orlo.uk/pqhDY

Richmond Library Annexe will be the next stop on the Money Advice Roadshow, with residents invited to come along on Tuesday 24 March to get free advice from experts on making their money go further. Find out more 👇 ℹ️ orlo.uk/4WSz0

We're wishing a very happy St. Patrick's Day to all our Irish residents 🇮🇪☘️ Have a great day!