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The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames ( pronunciation ⓘ) in southwest London, England, forms part of Outer London and is the only London borough on both sides of the River Thames. It was created in 1965 when three smaller council areas amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963. It is governed by Richmond upon Thames London Borough ...
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, with Richmond North and Richmond South as two of its wards, has the least poverty in London. The town of Richmond has the largest commercial centre in the borough and is classified as a major centre according to the London Plan. It is an established up-market shopping destination.
- 5.38 km² (2.08 sq mi)
- Greater London
- 21,469 (North Richmond and South Richmond wards 2011)
- London
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The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in southwest London, England, forms part of Outer London and is the only London borough on both sides of the River Thames. It was created in 1965 when three smaller council areas amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963. It is governed by Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council and is divided into nineteen wards. The population is 198,019 ...
Jun 11, 2018 · The Borough covers an area of 5,095 hectares (14,591 acres) in southwest London and is the only London borough spanning both sides of the Thames, with river frontage of 21 1/2 miles. There are about a dozen towns and villages, although more than a third of its land is open space (including Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Kew Gardens).
Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council, also known as Richmond upon Thames Council, LBRUT or Richmond Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in London. The council has been under Liberal Democrat majority control since 2018.
- Mark Maidment
- 5 May 2022
- Suzette Nicholson, since 16 May 2023
- London borough
Richmond upon Thames is located in South West London only 20 minutes from London Waterloo and accessible by all the travel links available in London. Well known for its beautiful green open spaces, rich history and a favourite destination for thousands of local and international visitors, we can't wait to greet you and show you all the magnificent places the borough has to offer.
Richmond Green cricket ground. Richmond Green United Reformed Church. Richmond Ice Rink. Richmond Local History Society. Richmond Palace. Municipal Borough of Richmond (Surrey) Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council. Richmond, Petersham and Ham Open Spaces Act 1902. Royal Military School of Music.
