This is especially galling coming on the heels of COP 30, where Ed Miliband UK is committed to going “all in” to tackle the climate crisis. Yet Heathrow Airport is the UK’s single biggest polluter & both Climate Change Committee & Environmental Audit Committee say a third runway puts UK climate goals at risk.

Good to see my campaign to sell unused public sites for community benefit and affordable homes being picked up on the Labour backbenches. I hope the Minister will take note of the new cross-party support and be bold enough to tackle the crisis in housing across London!

Why only 4-carriage train for 06:50 Whitton train to Waterloo SWR Help ?Not a great advert for public sector railways …

I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk. That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.

Next stops for the Public Health Bus on 3/4/5 December are the Cambrian Centre, Sheena Lane Centre and Nelson Rd Car Park, Whitton. Come on board for your pre-Christmas health boost, including flu and (for those eligible) COVID-19 vaccinations.

We've been flying the Red Ribbon outside the Civic Centre today (1 December) marking World AIDS Day, the global movement to unite people in the ongoing fight against HIV & AIDS. Find information on local HIV testing and other sexual health services ⬇️ orlo.uk/wvU2F

How much do you know about Dementia? Take our Dementia Awareness Measure survey by 15 December and help us get a picture of how much #LBRuT local know about dementia signs, risks factors and reducing risk ⬇️ orlo.uk/II9oL

🎥 24 hours NOT in A&E. Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time – and help free-up emergency services for those who need them most this winter.

Richmond Council wants to know how aware residents are of dementia to ensure local support & services meet the community’s needs, now & in the future Complete the Dementia Awareness Measure 2025 Survey Every voice counts – have your say Closes 15 Dec 2025 haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/public-health/…

Fill out our Dementia Awareness Measure survey to help us get a picture of how much #LBRuT residents know about dementia. We want to learn about what's understood about signs, risk factors and reducing risk. Take the 10 minute survey by Mon 15 Dec ⬇️ orlo.uk/gGFPg

As part of our new 10-year leisure partnership with GLL, residents can now book leisure classes and activities, make payments and manage memberships all together in one place on the Better app📱 Learn more here ⬇️ orlo.uk/3sfJw

Children's hospice charity Shooting Star Children's Hospices are again running their Christmas tree collection service 🎄 For a donation they will collect your real tree and recycle it, with funds raised supporting local families who need their services. Book a collection ⬇️ orlo.uk/7FNW9

Representing South West London and St George's NHS at Richmond Council #RichmondPartnershipConference themed on employment and skills across Richmond Place. Chair Cllr Nancy Baldwin has asked us to think big, stage is set Piers Allen 🔸🇪🇺 Gareth Roberts

Claim a Fuel Grant of up to £170 to help with the pressure of energy costs. Learn more on eligibility and apply by Friday 16 January ⬇️ orlo.uk/4mLoM

If you are a carer, do try! It’s available when you are and able to direct you to local services and information that will match your needs.

This festive season, we want to help as many of our inpatients as possible to get home, so they don’t have to spend Christmas in hospital. Find out more: kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/about-us/news/…

During the resident doctor strike, you will be contacted if your appointment needs to change. Please continue to attend appointments unless you are told otherwise. Use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999. Read more: england.nhs.uk/long-read/info…

We are running a revised waste collection schedule from Thursday 25 December to Saturday 3 January 2026. Check your festive collection dates to make sure you don't miss it ⬇️ orlo.uk/IrUrG #RecycleForRichmond

This Christmas, look out for the symptoms of dementia, such as irritability, forgetfulness, struggling to follow a conversation, or being confused about time and place. If you spot any of these symptoms in a loved one, encourage them to visit their GP for an assessment.

⚠️ The Emergency Department at Kingston Hospital is very busy. If you need urgent care, you may be seen more quickly at our urgent treatment centre (UTC) at Teddington Memorial Hospital, open until 8pm. Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for 24/7 health advice.