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Richmond Council's official Bluesky!
Weekly news and what's on ➡️ https://richmond.gov.uk/news
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialRichmond’s communities will stand together against hate next month 🤝
In partnership with Multicultural Richmond, 'United in Hope: No Place for Hate' will celebrate what unites us, challenge prejudice and turn shared commitment into action.
Find out more and book a spot ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/mS16l
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialWe're one step closer to an exciting new heart for Twickenham... 🏗️
The Riverside development has now reached new heights, with the concrete frame for the new Water Lane building now COMPLETE!
Read more and find out what's next ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/aGZK4
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialLearn how to enjoy warmer winters, cooler summers and lower bills in your home 🏡
Catch up on our expert-led webinar on solar power and other simple retrofit changes that can save you energy and money ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/LizMX
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialThe Council's Planning Committee is meeting at 7pm this evening (14 October) 🏗️
See what's on the agenda and watch the meeting here 👉 https://orlo.uk/aS1YX
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialDid you know that anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled? 🔌
♻️ Recycle with your weekly kerbside collections
🩷 At one of our 30 community banks
📦 With a bulky item collection
🚛 At Townmead Road Reuse & Recycling centre
Find out more about electrical recycling ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/onH8x
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialGovernment reforms would strip Richmond upon Thames of nearly 60% of its core funding - making us the hardest hit of any London borough.
Today's your last chance to back our campaign for a rethink of the plans!
More info ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/zo52D
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialWe’re standing up for the Thames 💧 Thames Water asked to film a promotional advert in Richmond. While they continue to pursue their TDRA scheme, we said no. Watch Cllr Gareth Roberts explain why we’re taking a stand to protect our river and represent residents’ concerns 👇
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialThis Circular Economy Week, we're celebrating the people and projects doing great things to prevent unnecessary waste ♻️
Learn more here ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/ey3jj
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialWe're looking for locals with lived experience to help shape our new Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy 🗣️
Find out more, take the online survey by 15 October, and find local mental health support ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/v5bZm
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialTomorrow's the LAST CHANCE to add your support to our campaign against Government cuts that would strip Richmond upon Thames of nearly 60% of its core funding and put huge pressure on vital services.
Take one minute to add your voice ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/7aU5z
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialCircular Economy Week (12-18 Oct) is a nationwide celebration of lending, borrowing, repairing and sharing – and keeping valuable stuff out of incinerators. Across LBRuT, organisations are using creativity to rescue surplus food, repair broken items and help locals save money!
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialGet creative at The Fixery's next FREE workshop ✂️
From 2-4pm this Saturday (14 October), enjoy a free relaxed zero-waste paper cutting session where you can make anything you can imagine!
Find out more and sign up here ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/oRtS3
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialJoin an exciting evening of good quizzing and great food at the Mayor's Halloween Quiz 🎃
Every ticket sold will help support the Mayor's charities Cocoon Care After Care and Skylarks continue their vital work!
Find out more and secure a spot ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/r8raj
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialOctober is Full of Life! Alongside the Full of Life Fair on 30 October, discover 18 events taking place across the borough for older residents and carers this month.
This week:
🎸 Rock Island Lives
🧼 Soap workshop
🧘🏻 Wellbeing Workshop
Find an event ➡️ https://orlo.uk/C7AkK
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialNeed or want to borrow a cargo bike? We've got 50% discount codes to give you easier access 🚲
Get half % off with the code 'LCF2×50' until 31 December!
More info ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/XQoDE
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialJoin us for the next Richmond Sustainability Forum at York House next Wednesday (14 October) 🌍
Come along and explore what climate resilience means for our borough and local communities!
Register for free ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/TLGyh
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialThe next week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Read more about how you can be part of the solution and how to recognise it, report it, and stop it ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/7FAN7
Hate has no place in our borough.
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialICYMI: A brand-new guide from Visit Richmond, London puts together the borough's best attractions, hidden gems, town centres and days out for everyone to visit and enjoy 🗺️
Learn more on the guide and where to get one ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/idwqP
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialOur Community Resilience Fair will be open at RHACC in Richmond from 11am to 3pm TODAY 🚒
Come along for interactive workshops and talks offering advice on preparing for emergencies and building stronger, more resilient communities!
There's also a free lunch ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/7TRkF
@richmondcouncil.bsky.socialThe Full of Life Fair is back this October and registration is OPEN NOW 🙌
Our annual event for older residents brings over 70 local organisations and a packed programme of activities and talks all under one roof!
Find out more about the day and register for free ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/mEFQY
