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Council News
Richmond delivers for residents in major year of progress
From climate action and community safety to education, housing, and health, we've had a big year of significant achievement, with major progress delivered across all service areas in 2024/25! A report to the Council’s Policy and Performance Review Board last week laid out the scale of delivery over the past year – highlighting a Council focused on the basics, ambitious for the borough, and committed to real outcomes for local people.
Richmond’s last police front counter is set to close - Council Leader slams “shameful” decision
The Metropolitan Police have made a decision to close the 24/7 front counter at Twickenham Police Station - the last remaining front counter in the borough. Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, has condemned the move, branding it deeply concerning and a major blow to local policing visibility and public confidence.
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Video of the Week
Our next steps for tackling a changing climate: Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030
Thank you to all the residents, local organisations, council services, and panel members who joined us for the launch of our new Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030 on Monday 14 July at Duke Street Church in Richmond. Watch the video to learn more about the Strategy and the next five years of action to tackle a changing climate and the pathway to reach our vision of a carbon neutral council by 2030 and a net zero borough by 2043.
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What's Happening?
Richmond’s Town Centre to take centre stage with new September festival
The streets of Richmond will pulse with music, creativity, and community this September, as a brand-new festival takes over the heart of the town centre! Set for Saturday 13 September 2025, the free event will transform George Street and Whittaker Avenue with live performances, dance workshops, roaming theatre, street food, communal dining and hands-on art activities – offering something for everyone.
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Photo of the Week
Summer sunsets on Richmond Riverside, captured by @simo_still
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