Dermot Kelly - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside)

Councillor Dermot Kelly

Liberal Democrat Party Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Richmond upon Thames

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

6 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Education and Children's Services Committee

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 November 2026 - 7.00 pm

November 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council

Council - Tuesday, 6 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

October 06, 2026, 7:00 pm
Education and Children's Services Committee

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met on Thursday 10 September 2026, noting significant financial pressures within the Dedicated Schools Grant and projected overspends on general fund revenue services. The committee also reviewed the annual reports of the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children's Partnership and Achieving for Children's Services, alongside progress on the SEND Futures Plan.

September 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council

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.

July 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Education and Children's Services Committee

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss national SEND reforms, the Best Start in Life Local Plan, and the Revenue and Capital Q4 Outturn Report for 2025/26. Key decisions included endorsing the SEND Reform Plan for submission to the Department for Education and noting the development of the Best Start in Life Local Plan. The committee also noted the financial outturn for the year, which showed an overspend on General Fund revenue services and the Dedicated Schools Grant.

June 11, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

23 decisions · Page 1 of 5

Committee Work Programme

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm - September 10, 2026

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council on 10 September 2026 noted the Committee Work Programme. The Committee Work Programme outlines matters for consideration including the determination of the School Admissions Coordination Scheme and annual updates on school place planning.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm - September 10, 2026

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided on 10 September 2026 to approve recommendations. There were no petitions.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm - September 10, 2026

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided on 10 September 2026 to approve recommendations. There were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Report of the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children's Partnership (KRSCP) 2025-2026

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm - September 10, 2026

The Education and Children's Services Committee noted the Yearly Report for KRSCP 2025-2026 and the work delivered by the KRSCP to Safeguard Children in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames on 10 September 2026. The committee's decision approved the recommendations within the report.

Recommendations Approved

Ward Concerns

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm - September 10, 2026

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council on Thursday 10 September 2026 approved recommendations. There were no ward concerns.

Recommendations Approved

Summary