If you've had a busy week and missed any of the big stories in and around Twickenham look no further than this round up to catch up before the new week begins!

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Richmond Council announces council tax rise to protect services, meet social care needs and support borough's most vulnerable:

Richmond Council is proposing to raise core council tax to address the significant impact social care costs and the homelessness crisis is having on Council budgets.

They propose to increase the core council tax by 2.99%.

Read the full story here.

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson presents Points of Light award to Twickenham newsagents:

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson presented the Points of Light award to Twickenham newsagents, Meet and Deep this week!

The Points of Light award is an award that recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a change in their community.

Read the full story here.

Protest to take place at Twickenham Stadium over arms fair:

A second protest is due to take place at Twickenham Stadium next week over an International Military Helicopter Fair.

The Defence IQ fair is taking place at Twickenham Stadium from Tuesday 27 February to Thursday 29 February.

Read the full story here.

Richmond Council announces climate strategy refresh for 2024:

At their Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, Richmond Council reflected on the significant progress made against its 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan and agreed priorities for 2024.

These new priorities include strengthening partnership work within the community through the launch of a new climate action microgrants programme and refresh of the Richmond Climate Emergency Strategy for 2025-2030.

Read the full story here.

New Indian and Vegetarian restaurant to open in Twickenham this March:

In exciting restaurant news - a new Indian and vegetarian restaurant is set to open in Twickenham this March!

Namaste Village, which will be situated on King Steet, will open on Saturday 2 March.

Read the full story here.