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With ghouls, ghosts, and good times on the horizon for Halloween, we're reminding residents to stay safe, respect their neighbours, and make this one a little greener 👻 Find our tips on staying safe and how to properly dispose of your Halloween waste ⬇️ orlo.uk/chUQM
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Another Heathrow consultation has been launched, after the PM called Heathrow expansion a “matter for London and Londoners” 🛫 Tell the government what YOU think. Find out more on the new consultation (open until 22 December) and make your voice heard ⬇️ orlo.uk/sEOzR
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Accessibility and adaptability are being built in from the outset at the Ham Close regeneration 🏘️ These specially designed homes will help residents who are wheelchair users live independently and comfortably! Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/A8v12
Cllr Chris Varley demonstrating an accessibility feature in one of the newly completed adapted homes at Ham Close

ALT Cllr Chris Varley demonstrating an accessibility feature in one of the newly completed adapted homes at Ham Close

Cllr Chris Varley demonstrating an accessibility feature in one of the newly completed adapted homes at Ham Close

ALT Cllr Chris Varley demonstrating an accessibility feature in one of the newly completed adapted homes at Ham Close

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The UK government has launched Be Ready, a new national campaign encouraging households to prepare for up to three days of disruption caused by everyday emergencies like severe storms. Find out more on what this means ⬇️ orlo.uk/E5wMm
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ICYMI: Richmond is officially one of the best places in England to grow up, ranking fourth nationally in a landmark Children’s Commissioner report! Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/nJkfS
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Start making your neighbourhood greener: apply for a climate action microgrant 🌍 Our climate action microgrants of £100-£500 are available to help local projects get of the ground! The deadline to apply is FRIDAY 30 October ⬇️ orlo.uk/FggsA
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We've had to temporarily pause all our 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 on why this is and what you can do instead ⬇️ orlo.uk/X7sLP
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The Full of Life Fair is back on Friday, but there are more Full of Life Fund events happening too! 🥇 October Half Term 2026: Inter-Generational Mini Olympics 💃 Salsa Extravaganza 🤝 No Barriers Here workshop Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/vm5UM
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From tomorrow (26 October) to 1 November, enjoy exclusive Halloween discounts with OurBike and discover a greener, more convenient way to travel 🚲 More info here ⬇️ orlo.uk/SIoXT
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Alongside the main Full of Life Fair, we’re also supporting local groups to host their own events during October with the Full of Life Fund! See if there's something that suits you this week ⬇️ orlo.uk/8QGUh
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ICYMI: Fly-tippers who trash our borough will be facing fines of up to £50,000 soon 🗑️ Find out more on how we're stepping up action on fly-tippers ⬇️ orlo.uk/aoS2S
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Today is United Nations Day 🌍 To mark the anniversary of the UN's creation, we're flying the UN flag outside the Civic Centre all day!
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You probably already know what to do to get yourself ready for a storm, but if you're not sure or have forgotten after a long hot summer, you'll find some useful tips on our website ⛈️ Click here for more info ⬇️ orlo.uk/dwwjq
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Two-way traffic lights are currently in place along Heath Road in Twickenham, between Colne Road and The Green, due to flooding under the railway bridge 🚦 Traffic management will be in place until Sunday 25 October, with significant delays to journey times expected.
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Remembrance Day services are going to be held around the borough on Sunday 8 November. Most events will involve a parade of veterans, civic dignitaries and religious officials, a service and a two-minute silence at 11am. Find an event near you ⬇️ orlo.uk/gFBbb
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Storm Austen brings a wet and very windy start to Friday across the UK ⚠️ Disruption to travel is likely, with potentially damaging winds in places, particularly across the southwest. Keep up to date with the latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
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“We won't stand by while Whitehall forces our residents to pay the price for a deeply flawed formula." Earlier today the Leader of the Council took the fight against Government funding reforms directly to Whitehall. Learn more ⬇️ orlo.uk/7H6XG
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We've taken the fight against the Government's 'reckless' £102m funding cuts to Whitehall. This morning we joined Wandsworth, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea in formally submitting proposals for a rethink. Learn more ⬇️ orlo.uk/8i5dg
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Council Leaders of Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea holding a green and white banner that reads 'Record cuts in funding to our communities, we say NO' in front of the Treasury

ALT Council Leaders of Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea holding a green and white banner that reads 'Record cuts in funding to our communities, we say NO' in front of the Treasury

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What counts as fly-tipping and what's the right way to get rid of waste? ♻️ Find out everything you need to know about fly-tipping and how to report it here 👉 orlo.uk/4joIQ Together, we can tackle fly-tipping!
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Richmond has been named the fourth best place in England for children to grow up. That success doesn’t happen by accident. Strong schools, quality local services and thriving communities all play their part. (1/3)
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We want to keep delivering the high standards Richmond residents expect, but significant funding cuts put that at risk. Richmond deserves a fairer deal from government so we can continue investing in our children, families and communities. (2/3)
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Find out more about the landmark Children’s Commissioner report ⬇️ richmond.gov.uk/richmond_fou… (3/3)

A landmark new report has ranked Richmond upon Thames as the fourth best place in England for...

A landmark new report has ranked Richmond upon Thames as the fourth best place in England for children to grow up.

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