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Richmond upon Thames
Joined October 2009
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Our Warm Home Packs save you up to £250 a year in energy costs through simple and practical energy-saving items ⚡ Find out what's in the packs from CREW Energy's advisor Sophia and how they can make a difference in your home!
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If you're eligible, get one for free at our winter support event at York House tomorrow (6 November) from 1-7pm at York House!
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The government’s latest response on ‘Mansion Tax’ leaves residents' concerns unanswered. In a letter to Ministers today, the Leader of the Council says government hasn't accepted meaningful relief for residents unable to afford the charge. Read more ⬇️ orlo.uk/bKyGm
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Get ready for icy weather this winter with our annual free bags of grit and rock salt to tackle snow and ice ❄️ Get your free bags at our depot in Langhorn Drive from Monday 16 - Friday 20 November between 9am and 3pm. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/QAPSd
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We're hosting an awareness talk and drop-in sessions to mark World Diabetes Day this month 🧑‍⚕️ Everyone eligible is welcome to come along to both he talk on 9 November and the drop-ins on 17/18 November! Find out more here ⬇️ orlo.uk/nYehO
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Get creative at The Fixery's next FREE workshop ✂️ From 2-4pm on 15 November), enjoy a free relaxed zero-waste paper cutting session where you can make anything you can imagine with reclaimed and recycled paper! Find out more and sign up ⬇️ orlo.uk/weW4T
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You can help decide the future of Richmond Town Centre 🗣️ If you're a local resident, business, worker or community representative, you can apply to be part of a new advisory panel for the town centre. Applications close 29 November. Learn more here ⬇️ orlo.uk/veQE8
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Clean Air Night is coming up on 17 Nov 🪟 Visit our pop-up stall at Teddington Hospital from 10am - 2pm on the day to learn about indoor air pollution and try our interactive game to learn which everyday items produce the most pollution! More details ⬇️ orlo.uk/JcSK7
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ICYMI: We've had to temporarily pause all fridge and freezer collection and disposal services 🧊 This is because of a shortage of processing capacity at sites all across the UK. Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/wvC8U
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With Bonfire Night fast approaching, residents are encouraged to enjoy the sparkle, stay safe and spare a thought for their neighbours, pets and the environment 🎆 If you choose to celebrate at home, a little planning can help keep everyone safe ⬇️ orlo.uk/KdWlP
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Get advice and practical tools to keep warm and save energy at winter support event this Friday (6 November) ⚡ Join us at York House anytime between 1-7pm! Find out more about what'll be available ⬇️ orlo.uk/hVGlN
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Volunteers have helped save one of London's rarest native plants and take root on Barnes Common 🎍 They've helped by growing plants from seed at home to help re-establish the species in the capital! Read more ⬇️ orlo.uk/KsCT6
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Rules on who gets priority for social housing in Richmond are being reviewed 🏘️ The intention is to make the system fairer and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation - and your views are crucial. Give your opinions by 18 January ⬇️ orlo.uk/XHmqF
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Over £27k has been presented to last year's Mayoral charities 🙌 @XroadsRandK and @SmallStepsTweet both received cheques for around £13.5k from last year's Mayor Cllr Penny Frost to support their work with local carers and families! Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/4Fgos
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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.
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That's a wrap for the Full of Life Fair 2025 🙌 More than 900 residents, carers and community partners came together today at Allianz Stadium for the borough’s largest celebration of older residents and healthy ageing! Find out more about the day ⬇️ orlo.uk/HCg55
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The Full of Life Fair is NOW OPEN! We'll be here until 3pm alongside 70+ local groups and organisations who are eager to meet you! Come along for fun activities, key advice, and connection with others in the area. See what's here ⬇️ orlo.uk/6gUwA
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We're serious about tackling fly-tipping 👊 Small scale fly-tippers like these two on Ham Parade can be fined £1,000, while larger scale fly-tippers can get up to £50,000 and a 12 month prison sentence. Find out more on how we're tackling fly-tippers ⬇️ orlo.uk/Fu7mA
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The UK's largest children's book festival in Barnes has been shortlisted for two national awards 🏆 The Festival was founded by local families in 2015 and is the only national book festival entirely run by volunteers! Learn more and vote for them here ⬇️ orlo.uk/XpsY1
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Did you know that stopping unnecessary wood burning could save 1,500 lives a year in the UK? 🔥 Find out about wood burning and how you can make informed choices about heating your home at the Full of Life Fair's air quality stall on Friday! ℹ️ orlo.uk/u01Ke
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