Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott
Email: cllr.a.bridges-westcott@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Alice Bridges-Westcott's council service, particularly in 2025, highlights a focus on committee work and strategic engagement, with a notable interest in community outreach and lessons learned from public events. While her earlier service in 2024 saw her listed as a member of the Regulatory Committee and attendance at a Council meeting, her activity in 2025 demonstrates a more engaged and specific approach.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Committee Involvement: Bridges-Westcott has consistently been involved in council committees. In 2025, her appointments to the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee and continued service on the Education and Children's Services Committee underscore her commitment to oversight and key service areas.
- Community Engagement and Strategy: A significant focus in 2025 was her inquiry into engagement strategies with rugby fans at international matches. This suggests a priority in understanding how to effectively connect with the public and leverage large-scale events for broader community benefit and future planning.
- Oversight and Accountability: Her membership on the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee in 2025 points to a dedication to financial scrutiny and adherence to standards.
Evolution of Focus:
Bridges-Westcott's focus appears to have evolved from general committee membership and attendance in 2024 to more specific inquiries and strategic thinking in 2025. The detailed question about rugby fan engagement in 2025 indicates a shift towards proactive questioning and a desire to extract actionable insights for the council.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):
Her most significant recent contribution in 2025 was her proactive inquiry regarding engagement strategies with rugby fans. This demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to community outreach and event management, seeking to apply lessons learned to future council initiatives. Her active participation in key committees also represents a consistent contribution to the council's governance.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
- Committee Service: Bridges-Westcott has a consistent pattern of serving on council committees, indicating a commitment to the detailed work of governance.
- Engagement with Public Initiatives: While more pronounced in 2025, her interest in understanding how to engage with the public, as seen in her question about rugby fans, suggests an underlying interest in the council's relationship with its constituents.
While her presence was noted in earlier periods, her active questioning and committee appointments in 2025 provide a clearer picture of her current priorities, emphasizing strategic engagement and robust committee oversight.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott demonstrated consistent involvement in key committees, notably the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee, to which she was appointed in May. She also served on the Education and Children's Services Committee. Her active participation was evident in May when she inquired about engagement strategies with rugby fans at international matches, seeking to understand lessons learned for future initiatives. While her presence was noted in January and she was listed as a member of committees in June, her contributions in those months were not specifically recorded. She sent apologies for absence from meetings in September and November.
Monthly Activity in 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott attended the Council meeting on December 2, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by her during the meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm - 2 December 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott was present at the Council meeting on December 2, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During November 2025, Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott sent her apologies for absence from the Special Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
Meetings in November 2025
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - 24 November 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was a member of the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee. However, she was absent from the meeting held on November 24, 2025, according to the provided reports pack. Therefore, there is no record of her saying or doing anything during this meeting.
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - 13 November 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott sent apologies for absence to the Education and Children's Services Committee meeting on November 13, 2025.
Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm - 11 November 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott sent her apologies for absence from the Special Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
During September 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott sent her apologies for absence from the Education and Children's Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Meetings in September 2025
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - 18 September 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott sent apologies for absence from the Education and Children's Services Committee meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
In July 2025, Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott was absent from the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting on July 1st, with apologies received and Councillor O'Shea substituting for her. She attended the Council meeting on July 8th and is a member of both the Education and Children's Services Committee and the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee.
Meetings in July 2025
Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7.00 pm - 8 July 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was present at the Council meeting on July 8, 2025. She is a member of both the Education and Children's Services Committee and the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee.
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 1 July 2025 7.00 pm - 1 July 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott was absent from the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting held on July 1, 2025. Apologies were received on her behalf, and she was substituted by Councillor O'Shea.
During June 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott was a listed member of the Education and Children's Services Committee. No specific actions or statements made by her during this meeting were recorded in the provided documents.
Meetings in June 2025
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - 12 June 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was listed as a member of the Education and Children's Services Committee for the meeting on Thursday, 12 June 2025. However, the provided documents do not contain any record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
During the Annual Council meeting on May 13, 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott actively participated by inquiring about the success of engagement with rugby fans at international matches and the lessons learned for future projects. Additionally, she was appointed to the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Council, Council - Tuesday, 13 May 2025 7.00 pm - 13 May 2025
During the Annual Council meeting on May 13, 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott inquired about the success of engagement with rugby fans at international matches and the lessons learned for future projects. She was also appointed to the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee.
Alice Bridges-Westcott attended the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting on April 24, 2025. However, the available information does not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by her during the meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 24 April 2025 7.00 pm - 24 April 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was present at the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting on April 24, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During March 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott attended the Budget Meeting on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided reports.
Meetings in March 2025
Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 4 March 2025 7.00 pm - 4 March 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was listed as an attendee at the Budget Meeting on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. No specific statements or actions attributed to her were found in the provided public reports pack.
During January 2025, Alice Bridges-Westcott was a member of the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee. Her apologies were noted for a previous meeting on October 15, 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the January 30, 2025 meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 30 January 2025 7.00 pm - 30 January 2025
Alice Bridges-Westcott was a member of the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee for the meeting on January 30, 2025. Her apologies were noted for a previous meeting on October 15, 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the January 30, 2025 meeting.
Council - Tuesday, 28 January 2025 7.00 pm - 28 January 2025
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott was absent from the Council meeting held on Tuesday, 28 January 2025. Apologies for her absence were received.
During 2024, Alice Bridges-Westcott was a listed member of the Regulatory Committee and attended a Council meeting. Her participation in both instances was noted, though no specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided records.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Alice Bridges-Westcott was present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided reports.
Meetings in December 2024
Council - Tuesday, 3 December 2024 7.00 pm - 3 December 2024
Alice Bridges-Westcott was noted as a member present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. No specific statements or actions attributed to her were found in the provided reports pack.
During October 2024, Alice Bridges-Westcott was a listed member of the Regulatory Committee for the meeting held on October 8th. No specific actions or statements from her were recorded in the provided documents for this meeting.
Meetings in October 2024
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 15 October 2024 7.00 pm - 15 October 2024
Alice Bridges-Westcott was listed as present at the Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting on October 15, 2024. However, she had sent apologies for the previous meeting held on July 2, 2024.
Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 7.00 pm - 8 October 2024
Alice Bridges-Westcott was listed as a member of the Regulatory Committee for the meeting on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. However, there is no record of her speaking or taking any action in the provided documents.
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott attended the Regulatory Committee meeting on June 20, 2024. However, the available records do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by her during the meeting.
Meetings in June 2024
Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 20 June 2024 7.00 pm - 20 June 2024
Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott was present at the Regulatory Committee meeting on June 20, 2024. However, the provided documents do not record any specific actions or statements made by her during the meeting.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Education and Children's Services Committee met to review the council's financial performance for the current year and to consider proposed budgets for the upcoming financial year. Discussions also covered school admissions, capital maintenance programmes, and the overall performance of children's services.
Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.
Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 7.00 pm, NEW
The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the 2024/25 accounts and external audit report, an internal audit update, a strategic review of risk management, and a fraud update. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme.
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Education and Children's Services Committee convened to discuss school place planning, childcare sufficiency, and financial performance. The committee noted the annual update on school place planning, highlighting concerns about falling primary school rolls and the financial impact on schools, and also approved the childcare sufficiency assessment, while raising questions about affordability and access for disadvantaged families. Councillors also reviewed and approved several reports from Achieving for Children (AfC), and discussed budget overspends in social care and the dedicated schools grant.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 2 of 7
School Place Planning - annual update
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
... to note the annual update report on the school place planning strategy, which included information on primary, secondary, and specialist provision, demand for places, current capacity, future demand, and ongoing projects related to new provision.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no ward concerns raised.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting held on 18th September 2025 were agreed and the Chair was authorised to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Q2 Quarterly Monitoring Report
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...that the Committee noted the projected overspend on the General Fund revenue services, the forecast overspend of the Dedicated Schools Grant, and the latest position on the Capital Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 33