Andrée Frieze

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss the redevelopment of Clifford House, 424 Upper Richmond Road West. The committee resolved to delegate authority to the Head of Development Management to approve the application, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and specified conditions.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Monday 16 March 2026, agreeing to delegate authority for the borough's hire e-bike services to Forest Bikes as a sole provider, and approving the final draft of the Transport Strategy to 2040. The committee also agreed design concepts for Phase 1 of the Hampton Court Road Cycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements and approved the progression to informal consultation.

Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning anti-social activity and dog control. The committee approved the draft revised orders for public consultation, which will run for over seven weeks.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026, discussing a range of issues including traffic speeds on Church Road, the Directorate's budget for 2026/27, highway maintenance programmes, and the expansion of cycle parking facilities. Key decisions included approving the proposed budget and fees for the upcoming financial year, noting an underspend in the Q3 monitoring report, and agreeing to proceed with highway maintenance programmes. The committee also approved the consultation for additional bike hangars and the waiving of car club permit fees until April 2027, alongside plans to repurpose vacant car club bays. Furthermore, the permanent implementation of two School Streets and updates on future School Street initiatives were discussed and approved.