Packed room at the Patch with @rtgreenparty.bsky.social members discussing the issues affecting them in Richmond Borough and what we can do about them.

👀‼️We've had to move our 'Turning Richmond Green' event on 21 Oct, 7-9pm, to the Patch, 42 York St, Twickenham cos so many people are coming!

👋 a massive welcome to our 140+ new members! 🥳 what an exciting time to join the Green Party... 🤗 come and meet new and old members alike at our event on Tue 21 Oct, 7-9pm at the Exchange, Studio 2. ✍️ sign up on our website or scan the QR code below: rtgp.org.uk/meet

Come to our #Climate Chat in Hampton Hill on Thursday 25 September from 7.30pm to discuss the most vital issues of our time and find out more about local projects to address the pressing ecological crisis. Tickets £5: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-ch...

Come to the FREE #Climate Chat in Hampton Hill this Thursday 25 September to discuss the most vital issues of our time and find out more about two local projects helping to address the pressing ecological crisis. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-ch...

We can't wait to watch this wonderfully important film, Six Inches of Soil, followed by an expert panel discussion on transforming the food system. Plus there will be a free raffle with great prizes including a £100 voucher! Join us at The Exchange Twickenham on Wed 8 Oct, 7pm: rtgp.org.uk/sios

We're very concerned about the closure of the front desk at Twickenham Police Station. It will exclude the most vulnerable people in our society, those who cannot access online services easily, such as the elderly, the disabled and children: www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/07/shut...

📣 Unsurprisingly, the LibDem🔶️ administration in #Richmond voted the motion down. Why? ❌️ Too complicated to implement. 🗳 Politically challenging this close to an election! ✅️ Time for residents to demand action on #carspreading, and ☑️ vote in more @rtgreenparty.bsky.social councillors.

Our Councillors' reactions to this development are featured in this article. See what they had to say using the link below👇 richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...

A great view of the very well attended demo against Thames Water's crazy scheme to pump water from south west to east London and replace it with treated sewage. #stopthepump

Today we joined @kbgreens.bsky.social members for the Save Our Lands And River protest against Thames Water’s sewage scheme in Teddington. Wonderful to see such great turnout and the community coming together to fight these reckless and destructive plans that threaten our river and green spaces 💚✊

The event you've all been waiting for: a return to Ham Green for litter picking on Sunday 13 July, start 10.30 am. The latest in the popular series of Do Something Green events that gets you out in nature and doing something positive with others. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-pic...

👏Important new report from @rcphysicians.bsky.social showing just how dangerous air pollution is to our health. Over 500 people a week dying from dirty air is a public health crisis, and the Government MUST treat it as such. #CleanAirDay www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Polluted air is associated with between 29,000 and 43,000 deaths a year in the UK 💔 Today is #CleanAirDay, ask your MP to champion more ambitious air quality targets for the UK ⬇️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

Richmond Council scored 61% in the latest Climate Action Scorecards from @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social We urgently need to improve on food and waste reduction, so please call on your councillors to increase our recycling rates and support a circular economy: www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/06/rich...

Our Cllr Richard Bennett reacts to Twickenham Riverside news: "… At a time when affordable housing is desperately needed we still don't know the target completion date. Also, even as Councillors, we remain in the dark on the final project costs…" twickenham.nub.news/news/local-n...

Green Party Councillor slams Planning Inspector’s “bizarre” ruling on Stag Brewery development that slashes planned share of affordable housing units. More than 5,000 people in the Borough are on the social housing register waiting for homes. Read the full story on our website here:

Our Green councillors are continuing to work hard for you. Learn more in our newly-published ward newsletters from @carolinewren.bsky.social in Fulwell and Hampton Hill and @andreefrieze.bsky.social in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. Available now on our website: www.rtgp.org.uk

The Do Something Green team have organised a new event to celebrate National Walking Month! 📣 🌿 Join them and other residents for the Crane River Walk, coming up this Sunday, May 18. Reserve your free spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/do-something-green-crane-river-walk-tickets-1313713124319

A look back at some of my actions as Councillor in Ham and Leader of the Opposition in Richmond over the last month. Any issues email me via [email protected].

Have you been affected by demolition dust from the London Square site in Twickenham? Richard Bennett, our Councillor for South Twickenham, has joined a growing number of local residents in voicing concern over the impact it is having on their health. Read more: www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/04/cllr...

89% of the world's people want to see governments around the world take more action on the climate crisis. We're the majority. The climate denial of the Tories and Reform is the minority. So, starting this Earth Day, let's speak up and show governments we want climate action NOW.

Richmond Council has won ‘Air Quality Strategy of the Year’ at the latest Fleet Vision International Awards! The Air Quality Strategy was praised for having ambitious targets, which were set as a result of a Green Party motion adopted in September 2021 Read more: richmond.gov.uk/news/news_ap...

Greens question Council’s premature end of lease for trustees of Pensford Field in Kew The Pensford Field Environmental Trust have heard that the Council plans to terminate their lease early without fault or consultation Read more: www.rtgp.org.uk Image credit: Pensford Field Environmental Trust

Our Councillor Chas Warlow is calling on government ministers to step in and help fix the faulty gates at Teddington Lock that are causing delays for river users and emergency services such as the RNLI and London Fire Brigade. Read the full story and others like it on our website: www.rtgp.org.uk

My monthly round-up of some of my actions as an @rtgreenparty.bsky.social Councillor during March 2025. If you have any issues, email me on [email protected] or come to the ward surgery on the first Saturday of the month, 11am-12pm in Costa on Ham Parade, the same day as the Market.

Great to see that this has become official government policy, despite the unsympathetic ministerial response to the letter inspired by our motion. Yet more proof that campaigns like this work, even if progress seems slow! 📣 🤝 💚

A reminder that the RTGP quiz night fundraiser is happening this coming Thursday, March 20th, from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Exchange in Twickenham! Get your tickets here ▶️ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve... 💚 @londongreenparty.bsky.social @kbgreens.bsky.social @hounslowgreens.bsky.social

New: read our press release on the latest developments in the Borough and the ways your Green Councillors are making a difference by holding the administration accountable ▶️ www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/03/pres...

The Mortlake Mashup is coming up on Saturday the 15th! An event organised by local community members with the help of our wonderful Green councillor for Mortlake and Barnes Common, Niki Crookdake 💚 Scan the QR code or click here to share your ideas virtually: mortlakemashup.jtpdata.com

Make sure you don’t miss the upcoming annual White Ribbon Walk taking place on #internationalwomensday this Saturday! 🤍 Join others in your community and stand in solidarity with women and girls against violence and abuse.

Check out the newest bulletins on our website for all the latest Green news in the Borough and learn what your local councillors have been working on recently 👉 www.rtgp.org.uk 💚

Quiz night is approaching! 💚🩷 Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts at the RTGP Quiz Fundraiser! Bring your friends and your brain power for an unforgettable night of trivia. Get your tickets here: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

Richmond Council has passed what may be the first motion ever by a local authority in support of the proposed GCSE in Natural History The GCSE was supposed to have started being taught in schools in 2025, but has been delayed indefinitely by government Read more: www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/02/gree...

Want to keep our parks and public spaces pristine? Why not join the Do Something Green team for their next event - a litter pick in Ham! Meet likeminded people and help protect the environment in our Borough 💚 Click here for tickets and info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-pic...

Pleased to say this had unanimous support from all LibDem and @rtgreenparty.bsky.social cllrs. Hopefully, other @greenparty.org.uk cllrs across the country will pass similar motions.

On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides.

Do you love trees? We do - and there's not long left to help us take better care of our local trees and decide how best to plant new ones! Share your thoughts on Richmond Council's Tree Planting Strategy Survey by Thursday 23rd January 🌳💚⬇️ www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/01/tree...

💨 The deadline for responding to Richmond Council's air pollution consultation is tomorrow: haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/richmondecs/.... @rtgreenparty.bsky.social has pulled together a response to help you submit your views: www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/01/air-...

Just a few days to go, don’t miss out on this fun event with the Do Something Green team! Click the link for tickets and info ⬇️💚

Join the Do Something Green team for their first local event of the year! 💚 ✨ Come and take part in the Anglers Tuesday night pub quiz in Teddington on January 21st. Meet likeminded people and put your general knowledge to the test 🤓 Click here for free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-team...

Join the Do Something Green team for their first local event of the year! 💚 ✨ Come and take part in the Anglers Tuesday night pub quiz in Teddington on January 21st. Meet likeminded people and put your general knowledge to the test 🤓 Click here for free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-team...

📣 There’s just a few weeks left to share your thoughts on the @LBRUT climate strategy consultation by 31st December 🌱 We’ve created a quick guide on our website with some suggestions for how to respond. Click here: www.rtgp.org.uk/2024/12/climate-strategy-consultation-from-richmond-council/

Our motion committing the council to reducing black bin waste instead of sending it for incineration has passed! Emissions from incineration facilities contain harmful gases and particulates. Read more: www.rtgp.org.uk/2024/12/press-release-council-must-reduce-black-bag-waste-and-avoid-incineration/

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