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London Crime Briefing
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Richmond Council
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Richmond Council, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Green festival plans rejected over safety fears
Plans for the Marzamemi Festival on Richmond Green have been rejected by Richmond Council due to safety and anti-social behaviour concerns. The licensing committee raised issues about the capacity of the site and its suitability for large crowds.
Richmond upon Thames3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council rejects Thames Water filming request
Richmond Council has refused Thames Water's request to film a promotional video in the borough. The decision comes amid a dispute over the water company's plan to pump treated wastewater into the River Thames.
Richmond upon Thames4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council plans £39m savings through service overhaul
Richmond Council is set to implement significant cost-cutting measures, aiming to save £39 million annually by 2029. This initiative, driven by government funding formula changes, will involve a major overhaul of services across six key areas.
Richmond upon Thames4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council to Convert Allotments to Graveyard
Richmond Council plans to convert Shacklegate Lane allotments into a graveyard extension, providing over 700 new burial spaces. Residents have petitioned against the decision, citing the loss of a 120-year-old community resource and proposing a partial conversion.
Richmond upon Thames3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council rejects Heathrow expansion plans over resident harm
Richmond Council has formally opposed the Government’s draft national policy statement for Heathrow expansion, citing noise, air pollution and carbon emissions. The council’s response, submitted on 12 August, challenges the economic case for a third runway and calls for stronger protections for local communities before any parliamentary vote later this year.
Richmond upon Thames5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Policing · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Park deer feeding banned after stag attacks risk warning
Royal Parks has warned feeding deer in Richmond Park is illegal and dangerous after videos showed visitors approaching 200kg stags. The Met disbanded the Royal Parks Police in 2025, prompting concerns from Richmond Council about increased vulnerability to crime and antisocial behaviour.
Richmond upon Thames4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 32