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.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

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

175 decisions · Page 9 of 35

Minutes of the last meeting

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2025 as a correct record and authorise the Chair to sign them.

Recommendations Approved

Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to approve the Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030 and its accompanying Action Plan for 2025, outlining the borough's strategic approach to tackling climate change over the next five years.

Recommendations Approved

End of Year (Q4) 2024/25 performance report and 2025/26 refresh of Richmond Corporate Plan

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to note progress on Richmond Corporate Plan (RCP) actions, note performance against RCP key indicators, agree on proposed RCP actions and key indicators for 2025/26, and recommend treatment of verges for consideration in the Policy and Performance Review Board’s workplan.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of tree supply, planting, and aftercare services

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to approve the tendering of new contracts for tree supply, planting, and aftercare services, commencing in April 2026 for a period of four years with an option to extend for a further four years, and to delegate authority for developing the specification, procurement strategy, and tendering process to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other relevant parties.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 175