Councillor Larisa Townsend
Email: Larisa.Townsend@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Children's & Education Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the SEND Improvement Programme, the Placement and Homes Strategy for Children & Young People, and a review of school attendance.
West Chilterns Community Board - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 6.00 pm
The West Chilterns Community Board was scheduled to meet on Thursday 15 January 2026. The meeting's agenda included an update on community board priorities.
West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to note the minutes of their last meeting and to discuss a planning application for Princes Risborough School.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 4.00 pm
The Buckinghamshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 November 2025 included a presentation from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, and a discussion on street trading controls. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss reports from cabinet members, and consider several notices of motion. The meeting was also scheduled to include the appointment of an interim Chief Executive Officer.
West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met on 19 November 2025, and approved the redevelopment of St Michael's Catholic School subject to conditions, after hearing from the public. Councillors also agreed on the date of the next meeting and the availability of members for site visits.
Decisions from Meetings
18 decisions · Page 1 of 4
Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy - Proposal of Changes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve the updated Disabled Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy, which clarifies eligibility and parameters, reflects current best practices, and aims to ensure the full allocation of increased DFG funding is spent to meet the needs of disabled residents.
Education Health and Care Plan Waiting List - Recovery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve a £3 million investment plan aimed at reducing the backlog and waiting times for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025. Tomorrow's World - Health and Wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to endorse and publish the Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025, focusing on health and wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045.
Princes Risborough Southern Road Link (PRSRL) & Princes Risborough Expansion Area (PREA)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to cease pursuing the Princes Risborough Southern Link Road scheme, halt negotiations with Network Rail, and reallocate existing capital budget for ongoing work related to the Princes Risborough Expansion Area, including safety measures, transport modeling, and risk management.
Delivering the Parking Strategy – Parking Enforcement Operating Model
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to improve parking compliance and service efficiency, they approved market testing for outsourcing parking enforcement services, delegated final specification approval and contract award to the Corporate Director for Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, and noted the implementation progress and procurement timetable.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 18