Councillor Charlie Engel

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 7.00 pm

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee met to review the progress of the 2025-26 external audit and consider the draft audit results report. The committee also received an update on internal audit activities and a report on fraud investigation and prevention efforts.

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Tuesday 8 September 2026, noting the Annual Adults Statutory Complaints Report 2025-26 and approving the commencement of a consultation on amendments to the Housing Allocations Scheme, alongside a revenue budget growth of £150,000. The committee also noted the projected revenue budget overspend of £0.514m for Quarter 1 of 2026-27, assuming the delivery of £3.361m in mitigation actions, and received an update on the capital programme.

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026 and unanimously adopted a new policy aimed at addressing temporary accommodation costs. This policy, the Private Rented Sector Offer policy, will enable the council to offer settled accommodation in the private rented sector to households at risk of homelessness, with the aim of reducing costs and improving choices for those facing homelessness.

Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2026 saw councillors debate and ultimately pass a motion calling for a fully connected Hammersmith Bridge, capable of carrying public transport and emergency services, and not just pedestrians and cyclists. The council also agreed to extend two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and dog control issues, and approved the appointment of Anna Popovici as the new Chief Executive for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to review the council's financial accounts and governance arrangements. Key discussions included the external audit of the 2025/26 accounts, the council's governance framework, and an update on the strategic review of risk management. The committee noted the completion of the 2024/25 accounts and approved the proposed Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26.