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Council News
Bold five-year roadmap for Richmond Council to build on climate action
We have launched our ambitious pathway for tackling the climate crisis, restoring local nature, and building a more resilient and sustainable borough over the next five years, building on significant progress already made. The Climate and Nature Strategy 2025–2030 focuses on the areas where the Council and community can have the biggest impact: cutting emissions from buildings, supporting greener travel and clean air, protecting and restoring nature and green spaces, moving towards a zero-waste circular economy, and helping residents and businesses prepare for climate risks. Find out more about the strategy at the Richmond Sustainability Forum on Monday 14 July from 5.30pm at Duke Street Church.
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Videos of the Week
History of Sanctuary in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames has a long and proud history of providing refuge – from welcoming Huguenot settlers in the 17th century, Belgian refugees during the First World War, to more recent arrivals from Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Hong Kong and Ukraine. Find out more about the history of sanctuary in Richmond from Cllr Nancy Baldwin and Cllr Fiona Sacks.
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What's Happening?
Explore your imagination with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors,” invites children across Richmond upon Thames to dive into a magical world of books and storytelling. Running from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 6 September, the challenge encourages young readers to explore the connection between nature and imagination. Children can sign up at any local library to receive a Story Garden pack, and for every six books they read, they’ll earn stickers, a medal, and a certificate.
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Photo of the Week
Photo credit: @yourstmarys
Always keep a safe distance from deer and make use of your zoom if taking photos.
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