Welcome to the Richmond Council Consultation and Engagement Hub.
We engage with our residents, businesses and others with a local interest to ensure we have taken their views into account before making decisions that affect them. This site will help you find and participate in activities that interest you.
Current and past activities are displayed on this page. Alternatively you can search for activities by keyword.
Open activities
Richmond Local Validation Checklist Consultation 2025/26
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Local Validation Checklist (LVC). You can view the draft checklist here . The checklist has been updated to reflect current policy requirements and, once adopted, will replace the current version. Please note that if you wish to submit a planning application you must continue to comply with the current adopted Checklist . How to get involved We are asking for your feedback to make sure the draft LVC is clear and...
Richmond Draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2025/26
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Sustainable Construction Checklist Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The Sustainable Construction Checklist (SCC) SPD consists of two components: An Excel Checklist (required submission document) that calculates scores as you complete it. A Guidance Document which provides advice on completing the checklist, sustainability accreditation, energy statements, and links to relevant policies and resources. The draft SCC...
Ham and Petersham Neighbourhood Forum Re-designation Consultation 25/26
Richmond Council has received an application by members of the community in Ham and Petersham, including representatives of Ham and Petersham Forum, Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group, and other local groups and organisations, to be formally re-designated as a Neighbourhood Forum, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. The Ham and Petersham Neighbourhood Forum was designated in January 2014 and was extended in 2020. The above groups have applied...
Richmond Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2025/26
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). You can view the full draft SPD here . The SPD will support the policies set out in the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan . The draft SPD sets out the Council’s approach to securing planning obligations through the development management process. It has been updated following the adoption of the Local Plan in October 2025. It provides detailed guidance on how the...
Richmond Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2025/26
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). You can view the full draft SPD here . The SPD will support the policies set out in the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan . The draft Affordable Housing SPD presents the Council’s priorities around the delivery of affordable housing and the contributions developers are expected to make. The draft SPD updates the existing SPD version from 2014, and the 2022 draft which was...
Closed activities
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Richmond Dementia Awareness Measure 2025
Help Us Understand Dementia Awareness Public Health Richmond are looking to better understand awareness of the symptoms and risk factors of dementia, as well as any barriers to seeking help. We are inviting residents of Richmond to share their level of understanding...
Closed 15 December 2025
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Parks Satisfaction Survey 2025
The Richmond Council Parks Satisfaction Survey takes place every two years and aims to assess overall satisfaction with local parks and highlight any areas for improvement. It provides an understanding of what residents would like to see. In turn, this informs spending on park improvements to...
Closed 30 November 2025
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Richmond Public Space Protection Order Consultation 2025 (Anti-idling)
Update 22/08 - The draft PSPO has been produced for this consultation by the Council’s Legal team and can be viewed here . What Are PSPOs? Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are an element of legislation introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to...
Closed 28 October 2025
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School Streets: Barnes Primary School
A School Street is where a road with a school temporarily closes to reduce vehicular traffic during the school's opening and closing times, to enhance the safety of school children. There are many benefits of School Streets including keeping the area outside the school gates free of...
Closed 26 October 2025
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Twickenham Green Lighting Consultation
Update 20 December 2024 The path lighting that was installed on the Green in October 2024 used solar LED lights with motion and daylight sensor lamps – these are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution which avoided the need for digging channels for cables on the...
Closed 23 October 2025
