Councillor Fiona Sacks

Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

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.

Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 19 May 2026 saw the election of Councillor Nancy Baldwin as the new Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, and the appointment of Councillor Gareth Roberts as Leader of the Council, alongside Councillors Alex Ehmann and Jim Millard as joint Deputy Leaders. The meeting also approved the programme of meetings for the upcoming municipal year and confirmed various committee appointments and the members' allowances scheme.

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the borough's children and young people. Key decisions included the approval of Achieving for Children's (AfC) budget for 2026/27, its Treasury Plan, and its updated five-year Strategic Plan. The committee also noted the strong educational outcomes achieved by pupils in Richmond upon Thames schools in the 2024-25 academic year and endorsed the assessment that the post-16 education and training offer is suitable and sufficient.

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss the future of Shacklegate Lane allotments, the delivery of the Culture Richmond strategy, and plans for a low-waste future. The committee heard passionate arguments regarding the proposed closure of Shacklegate Lane allotments to extend Teddington Cemetery, ultimately deciding to proceed with the cemetery expansion. Significant progress was noted on the Culture Richmond strategy, with plans to continue its implementation and enhance partnerships. The committee also approved a roadmap for achieving a low-waste future, including new recycling initiatives and trials.