London Borough of Richmond upon Thames London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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 borough is home to the National Physical Laboratory and The National Archives. The attractions of Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Twickenham Stadium and the WWT London Wetlands Centre are within
1964 Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council election 1964 Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council election The 1964 Kingston upon Thames Council election took place on 7 May 1964 to elect members of Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party gained control of the council. These elections were the first to the newly formed borough. Previously elections had taken place in the Municipal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames, Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe and Municipal Borough of Surbiton. These boroughs were joined to form the new London Borough of Kingston upon Thames by the London Government