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Council News
Demolition is over and construction now underway as Twickenham Riverside transformation gathers pace
Construction of a new superstructure is getting started on Twickenham Riverside. After months of demolition, piling, drainage and flood defence works, two tower cranes have been installed to make the build happen and revitalise the town centre! Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “There is real momentum on site, with major construction now underway as we create a riverside that matches the ambition and character of Twickenham."
Forest bikes have officially launched across Richmond upon Thames
A new era for e-bike travel in Richmond began on Monday as Forest officially became the borough's e-bike hire operator, with 1,500 bikes being rolled out across the borough this week. The launch will bring cheaper journeys, greater availability and easier travel across London, helping more people choose cycling for those everyday trips!
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Video of the Week
On Site At... the brand-new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities school for local children
77 new SEND school places, 10 new specialist classrooms, one new site due to open in autumn. The new Clarendon School satellite site in Petersham is rapidly getting closer to completion and to helping more local children access the support and learning environment they need, closer to home!
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What's Happening?
Celebrate pride and love across the borough this Pride Month
Pride Month will be lighting up Richmond upon Thames all throughout June! Explore LGBTQ+ community through books and history in our libraries, enjoy the Wetland Centre’s Queer Ecology events, get involved with the West London Queer Project or join Age UK's monthly Rainbow Café event. There'll be lots more of course, so keep an eye on our community news pages and socials for details!
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Photo of the Week
Big stretch, little cygnets - captured by @suelind7
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