Council issues Covid-19 scam alert
A fake text message being sent to Richmond residents telling them they have been ‘caught’ flouting the Government’s ‘lock down’ rules, the Council has announced.
30 March 2020 | news
Retired social workers urgently needed
Retired social workers are being urged by Richmond Council to return to work and help support Richmond residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
Richmond Council is making provisions to offer 7-day-week services, from 8am-8pm, to cope with the increased demand anticipated over the coming months.
27 March 2020 | news
Army delivers protective equipment for Richmond's social care workers
This afternoon, British Army personnel delivered limited supplies to enable staff to continue their work safely. These supplies are now being distributed to care homes and other key workers.
27 March 2020 | news
Covid: Small businesses can apply for support grants online
A package of measures to provide support for businesses was announced by Government last week, including not only the grants but also a business rates holiday for qualifying businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. It is estimated that this overall support package for Richmond businesses is worth around £80m.
27 March 2020 | news
Online workshop to help businesses 'survive' - 2 April 2020
Run by StartUp Richmond - supported by Richmond Council, the free online summit aims to provide businesses with practical advice to help them navigate their business through the current uncertain times and out the other side.
26 March 2020 | around_town
Live Covid Facebook event with Richmond Council leader - 31 March 2020
On Tuesday 31 March at 3pm, via the Council’s Facebook page, Cllr Roberts will be live on video, providing information and answering questions on areas such as the new Community Hub which supports vulnerable residents, changes to local service provision and what residents and businesses can do to help.
26 March 2020 | around_town
Covid: Household garden waste collections paused
Garden waste collections are being paused from Monday 30 March, until further notice, to direct resources into ensuring weekly household waste and recycling collections can continue during the Coronavirus pandemic.
26 March 2020 | around_town
Mayor sends special message to school children
The Mayor has sent a special video message to children across the borough who are going to school every day - inviting them to send in drawings.
25 March 2020 | around_town
Support your local shops - 21 March 2020
Please keep supporting our local pubs and restaurants if you can. Here is a list of what we currently know. If you have more information, please leave a comment.
25 March 2020 | around_town
Richmond Council launches the Community hub
New helpline to support residents in need.
We have set-up a Community Hub to co-ordinate the support being offered by the Council and Richmond’s many voluntary organisations.
24 March 2020 | news
Covid: Small businesses to receive grants
Businesses eligible for grants to help during the Coronavirus pandemic are being written to today by Richmond Council, outlining the steps they need to take to claim their funding.
23 March 2020 | news
Events
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all events in the area have been cancelled or postponed.
Recent Entries
- Covid: Household garden waste collections paused
26 March 2020 | around_town - Mayor sends special message to school children
25 March 2020 | around_town - Support your local shops - 21 March 2020
25 March 2020 | around_town - Richmond Council launches the Community hub
24 March 2020 | news - Covid: Small businesses to receive grants
23 March 2020 | news - Friendly French conversation - now online
22 March 2020 | around_town - Covid-19: Local services update - 20 March 2020
20 March 2020 | news - Take your mind of Coronavirus - start a band
20 March 2020 | around_town - Council offers reassurance on Council Tax
20 March 2020 | news - Coronavirus: How you can help
18 March 2020 | around_town
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