Be Richmond

raising the bar for richmond - richmond already has a rich cultural offer with the iconic river thames, beautiful outdoor spaces, theatres and galleries. it has a historic and vibrant town centre – with a thriving range of independent shops and high-end retail brands. an extensive set of public transport links and close proximity to heathrow make it very accessible for employees and visitors. this central location, strong international appeal and skilled workforce has led to many multinationals and large uk corporates choosing to locate here. more recently the area has attracted a swathe of technical and it companies forming a “silicon upon thames”. these clusters of innovation have further strengthened the economic base of the area. improving richmond competitiveness. in an ever more competitive world richmond can’t rest on its laurels - going forward the challenge is to build on what has already been achieved: promoting and positioning the area so that the aspirations of