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 Draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy: 2026-2029
Update: The closing date for this consultation has been extended to 22 October 2026. About this consultation Richmond Council would like your views on our draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy for 2026–2029 . Suicide and self-harm can affect anyone, and their impact is often felt across families, friendships, workplaces and communities. The draft strategy sets out how the Council and its partners will work together to reduce suicide and...
Public Consultation on Revised Statement of Licensing Policy
The Council, as the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003, is now undertaking a consultation process to review and update its Statement of Licensing Policy. As such, we would like to hear views from local businesses, local residents and responsible authorities on the Draft Licensing Policy 2026-2031 . Background to the Consultation Under the Licensing Act 2003, we, as the licensing authority, are responsible for licensing premises within the...
Signalised crossing measures at Kew Road junction with Selwyn Avenue
Richmond Council is seeking your views on proposed changes to the signalised crossing at the junction of Kew Road and Selwyn Avenue. The proposals are intended to address an issue for cyclists resulting from the wider pavement on the west side of Kew Road, which narrows the cycle lane and can require cyclists travelling northbound to move into the main traffic lane as they pass through the crossing. The current cycle scheme on Kew Road, which includes...
Richmond Street Trees Consultation
Removal of street trees The Council’s tree experts carefully assess every tree individually, with tree retention always our first priority. This approach enables the majority of street trees to be retained. It is our duty to keep our streets safe and ensure that our resident's come to no harm. Very occasionally, we reluctantly must remove a tree that is causing damage, where an engineering solution that retains the tree and maintains the footway in a safe condition for all, is not...
Draft Richmond Climate & Nature Strategy (2025-2030)
Update: The first phase of consultation ended on 31st December 2024. The Draft Strategy consultation phase is now open. -- We have developed a new draft Richmond Climate & Nature Strategy (2025-2030) which is now open for public consultation. Our strategy has been developed through listening to the views of our residents via our surveys and interactive map on Commonplace , as well as multiple resident and stakeholder workshops in 2024. At the heart of its development was...
Closed activities
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Traffic issues in Ailsa Road & wider area (north of A316 Chertsey Road and east of St Margarets Road)
We are seeking your views on options to address concerns about traffic speed and traffic volume in Ailsa Road, St George’s Road and the surrounding residential area. The Council has developed four options. These include traffic reduction measures and an option to make no changes and...
Closed 14 October 2026
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Sustainable Communities Act Consultation
The Government is significantly reducing Richmond’s funding. Government funding for Council services will be reduced by almost 60% by 2028/29, equivalent to an annual reduction of £29 million. The Government is already implementing these changes to Richmond Council’s funding,...
Closed 14 October 2026
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Barnes Primary School trial (SS25)
After an informal consultation in October 2025, the Council proposes a new School Street trial at Barnes Primary School. The proposed hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8.15am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 3.30pm, term time only . You will have an opportunity to comment on the...
Closed 4 October 2026
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Broomfield House School trial (SS26)
After an informal consultation in June 2025, the Council proposes a new School Street trial at Broomfield House School. The proposed hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8.15am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 3.45pm term time only . You will have an opportunity to comment on the...
Closed 4 October 2026
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School Streets Consultations - Barnes & Broomfield
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 4 October 2026
