Councillor Fiona Sacks

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to discuss the proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027-28 academic year, review the directorate's budget for 2026-27, and consider the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for the same year. Key decisions included the formal determination of admission arrangements, noting and commenting on the proposed budgets, and approving recommendations for the Dedicated Schools Grant.

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.

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.

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council meeting on 2 December 2025 saw the approval of a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling, a significant step towards improving air quality in the borough. The council also debated and ultimately amended a motion concerning affordable housing, with a focus on increasing social rent properties, and discussed the ongoing challenges and future strategies for adult social care.

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.