Richmond & Twickenham Green Party
@rtgreenparty.bsky.social
Promoting social & environmental justice. The official opposition in Richmond.
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All our links: https://linktr.ee/richtwickgp
Visit our official website: https://rtgp.org.uk
Join the Green Party: https://join.greenparty.org.uk
It's official: the #Thames has the worst water quality in the country. Cllr Chas Warlow: “I was genuinely shocked when I saw the high levels of pollutants in the samples I took." @chaswarlow.bsky.social #GreatUKWaterBlitz www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/11/tham... #StopThamesWater
Thames river basin has the worst water quality in the UK - Richmond and Twickenham Green Party
The results of the Great UK WaterBlitz, a survey of the health of rivers and streams in the UK carried out by volunteers under the aegis of the charity Earthwatch UK, have just been published – and, f...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It's official: the #Thames has the worst water quality in the country. Cllr Chas Warlow: “I was genuinely shocked when I saw the high levels of pollutants in the samples I took." @chaswarlow.bsky.social #GreatUKWaterBlitz www.rtgp.org.uk/2025/11/tham... #StopThamesWater
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As the United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches, we are calling on the Prime Minister to introduce a Climate Damages Tax on the extraction of fossil fuels in the world’s richest advanced economies.
Time for the polluters to pay.
Time for the polluters to pay.
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches, we are calling on the Prime Minister to introduce a Climate Damages Tax on the extraction of fossil fuels in the world’s richest advanced economies.
Time for the polluters to pay.
Time for the polluters to pay.
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Almost 100% of children in 73 neighbourhoods in England are living in income-deprived families.
Labour could choose to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Child poverty is a political choice.
Labour could choose to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Child poverty is a political choice.
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Almost 100% of children in 73 neighbourhoods in England are living in income-deprived families.
Labour could choose to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Child poverty is a political choice.
Labour could choose to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Child poverty is a political choice.
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Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
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A new report shows the US’s super-rich are burning through carbon emissions at 4,000 times the speed of the world’s poorest 10%.
Some would have you believe climate action has to cost you money. They're lying.
Tax the polluters. Tax the super-rich.
Some would have you believe climate action has to cost you money. They're lying.
Tax the polluters. Tax the super-rich.
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A new report shows the US’s super-rich are burning through carbon emissions at 4,000 times the speed of the world’s poorest 10%.
Some would have you believe climate action has to cost you money. They're lying.
Tax the polluters. Tax the super-rich.
Some would have you believe climate action has to cost you money. They're lying.
Tax the polluters. Tax the super-rich.
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The government are reportedly planning on moving some asylum seekers from hotels to military bases...
How about, rather than shipping a few hundred people off to military sites, we let asylum seekers work and contribute to our society and fix our broken asylum system? 🤔
How about, rather than shipping a few hundred people off to military sites, we let asylum seekers work and contribute to our society and fix our broken asylum system? 🤔
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The government are reportedly planning on moving some asylum seekers from hotels to military bases...
How about, rather than shipping a few hundred people off to military sites, we let asylum seekers work and contribute to our society and fix our broken asylum system? 🤔
How about, rather than shipping a few hundred people off to military sites, we let asylum seekers work and contribute to our society and fix our broken asylum system? 🤔
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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.
October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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.
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👀‼️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!
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
👀‼️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
🥳 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
October 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
👋 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
🥳 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...
September 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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...
Climate Chat Hampton Hill Autumn 2025
Hear about two local projects which are helping to improve our local environment and reduce waste
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September 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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
Free Film Screening: "Six Inches Of Soil" at the Exchange on Wed 8 Oct, 7pm - Richmond and Twickenham Green Party
As part of the “Do Something Green” events programme and in association with Friends of the Earth Richmond & Twickenham, Habitats & Heritage and XR Richmond, Kinema presents Six Inches of Soil. The in...
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September 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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...
Shutting Twickenham Police Station's front desk shocks Green councillors - Richmond and Twickenham Green Party
The closure of the 24/7 front counter at Twickenham Police Station has shocked local Green councillors, who form the Opposition on Richmond Council. Deputy Leader of the Opposition Chas Warlow said: “...
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July 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
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📣 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.
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.
Looking forward to the debate tonight on this motion, bringing in emissions- and weight-based charges for car parking in Richmond. The road danger that #SUVs bring must be tackled.
July 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📣 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.
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👇
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Richmond Council grants Pensford Field lease to mental health charity amid legal challenge
Richmond Council grants a 10-year lease of Pensford Field Nature Reserve to Dose of Nature, sparking legal action from current leaseholder PFET.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our Councillors' reactions to this development are featured in this article. See what they had to say using the link below👇
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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
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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 💚✊
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 💚✊
June 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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 💚✊
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...
June 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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👏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
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Over 500 people a week dying from dirty air is a public health crisis, and the Government MUST treat it as such. #CleanAirDay
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UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say
Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week
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June 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
👏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/...
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/...
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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
Today is #CleanAirDay, ask your MP to champion more ambitious air quality targets for the UK ⬇️
www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
June 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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...
PRESS RELEASE: Richmond ranks 19th on 2025 UK Council Climate Action Scorecards - Richmond and Twickenham Green Party
Richmond upon Thames is in the top 20 of single-tier councils for climate action and ranks 15th in London, according to Climate Emergency UK, publishing their second edition of the Council Climate Act...
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June 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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…"
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"… 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…"
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Twickenham Riverside Regeneration set to begin after three-year wait
Richmond Council begins next stage of Twickenham Riverside project, aiming for new homes and improved public spaces. Some resident disruption expected.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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…"
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"… 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…"
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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:
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:
Local Green Party slams Planning Inspector’s “bizarre” ruling on Stag Brewery development - Richmond and Twickenham Green Party
For months, the local community in Mortlake has been holding its breath waiting for a decision from the Planning Inspector on the proposal to redevelop the old Stag Brewery in Mortlake for housing and...
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May 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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:
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
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
May 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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
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
Do Something Green Crane River walk
Celebrate National Walking Month and enjoy being out in nature as we walk along the River Crane. Includes the nature reserve and shot tower.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
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