Richmond Council

There are no changes to waste, recycling or garden waste collections over the bank holiday ♻️ We'll still be collecting on your usual collection day!

There won't be any changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections over the bank holiday, including garden waste collections ♻️ We'll carry on collecting your rubbish on your usual collection day! More info ⬇️ orlo.uk/PbEWK

Find out what you can do in social care. From directly caring for people to the more operational delivery roles, there are full-time, part-time or casual work opportunities available. 🔗 orlo.uk/DKecQ

Would you know what to do if you saw someone in trouble in the water? Watch this life-saving warning around swimming in the Thames. ✅ Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard or @LondonFire ✅ Throw them a line ❌ DON'T enter the water yourself Learn more 👇 orlo.uk/qCjI8

It's about to get HOT ☀️ Look out for older people and others who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather. Find tips on keeping safe in hot weather ⬇️ orlo.uk/OOy1w

Cllrs Nancy Baldwin and Matthew Wherry have been appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 🤝 For her year-long term, the Mayor has picked Cocoon: Care After Care and Skylarks as her chosen charities! More details ⬇️ orlo.uk/4heKi

The Council’s leadership team, committee chairs and key appointments for the next year were confirmed at last night's Annual General Meeting ✅ See all the Council appointments and read the Leader's commitment to all residents ⬇️ orlo.uk/CfNBO

@mattdeedee1 Hi Matt, if you use My Richmond you will be able to see your address's regular collection day and details of your next collection: richmond.gov.uk/services/waste… If it's after 4pm on collection day and your collection has been missed, you can report it here: richmond.gov.uk/services/waste…

@LBRUT is the recycling being collected today in St Margarets ?

@Kev_laa Hi there, thank you for following up. @LBRuT_Help could you please help?

@LBRUT I did that, still not collected 5 days later

@LBRUT any idea why my bin was just left full this morning?

@tipsterluke15 Hi there, thanks for getting in touch to let us know. @LBRuT_Help could you please help?

@LBRUT blimey! Nearly lost my ankle. In one of the most affluent boroughs in the UK? Unacceptable

Sign up for our free email newsletter services to stay informed on the things you actually care about 📧 Available topics include: 📰 Local News ♻️ Waste & Recycling Updates 🚧 Roadworks info And more... Sign up here ⬇️ orlo.uk/wIdU8

If you love the NHS, you can help to improve it as part of the Richmond Involvement Pool 🙋 Richmond CVS are looking for a broad of people who use health and care services and those who support them to join a new network. More info here ⬇️ orlo.uk/p6UJO

The Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr @Gareth_Roberts_, has expressed his thanks following the Local Elections on 7 May 2026, promising to continue to stand up for the rights of everyone in Richmond upon Thames! Watch the Leader's full message 📺

There are many job opportunities to work in adult social care, supporting people with varying needs. Permanent, temporary and flexible roles are available, so you’re bound to find the right fit for you! Explore the opportunities currently on offer 👇 orlo.uk/wbgN2

@just3mimi Hi there, sorry to see this. @LBRUT_Help could you please help?

#LBRUT @LBRUT on Embleton walk #hampton Someone can’t be bothered to pick it up and put it in the bin. I tried reporting it on the council website, but it isn’t working properly.

Richmond sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley raised more than £8,000 by running the London Marathon last weekend They ran to raise money for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston and in memory of their late father, Clive. Learn more about their story ⬇️ orlo.uk/dOWtD

Today's the day! Head to Richmond Green between 10am and 5pm today (9 May) to enjoy all the fun of the Richmond May Fair 🎠 More info ⬇️ orlo.uk/GmGPr

Richmond Mayor Cllr Penny Frost, Leader Cllr Gareth Roberts & Cllr Julia Neden-Watts unveil a plaque marking Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday — on the very tree he planted in 2019 at Richmond’s first-ever Youth Climate Summit. #AttenboroughAt100

If you're marking his birthday in a special way, be sure to share some photos with us that we can repost to spread the celebration around Richmond upon Thames - Sir David's "favourite place on earth"!

Everyone at Richmond Council is wishing a very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough today! Over the past century, Sir David has been an icon of broadcasting and the planet's most esteemed champion of the natural world 🌍 #AttenboroughAt100