Fiona Sacks - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Barnes)

Councillor Fiona Sacks

Liberal Democrat Party Barnes Sanctuary Champion

Email: cllr.f.sacks@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Member) Education and Children's Services Committee (Member) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Education and Children's Services Committee Member

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.

January 29, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Member

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to discuss an updated policy for events in the borough's parks and open spaces, and review the mid-year performance of the Richmond Corporate Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider its own work programme.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Member

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.

December 02, 2025
Committee Member

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, busking, and leisure services. The committee approved the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, adopted a voluntary code of conduct for buskers, and agreed to a review of leisure service fees and charges.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Directorate Budget Report 2025/26 incl Fees & Charges

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to approve the revised charges effective from April 1, 2025, and note the proposed budget for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to note the Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group's report, agree to its 16 recommendations for improving domestic retrofit in the borough, and note how these recommendations will be integrated into the Climate and Nature Strategy action plan.

Recommendations Approved

Arboriculture Contract

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to tender new contracts for arboriculture services commencing on 1 April 2026, and delegated authority for developing specifications, agreeing procurement strategies, and tendering the services to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other executives and the Committee Chair.

Recommendations Approved

Government Approach to Housing Delivery - approval of updates to the Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to note recent government housing delivery publications, delegate the preparation and publication of an updated Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme to the Interim Director of Place in consultation with the Committee Chair, and appoint a designated officer.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 175