Councillor Larisa Townsend
Email: Larisa.Townsend@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
Council Profile: View on council website
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss planning application 24/06542/FUL for Princes Risborough School, and to note the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee will consider the construction of a new full size synthetic pitch and MUGA[^2] with floodlighting at Princes Risborough School, with a recommendation for the application to be permitted.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 4.00 pm
The Buckinghamshire Council meeting on 26 November 2025 included a presentation from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, and was scheduled to cover street trading controls, reports from cabinet members, and a series of notices of motion. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of an interim chief executive officer, and to answer questions on notice.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025 to discuss topics including an Education, Health and Care Plan waiting list recovery plan, and a proposal of changes to the Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the outsourcing of parking enforcement services, the future of the Princes Risborough Southern Road Link, and the disposal of surplus council-owned sites. The cabinet was also due to consider the Director of Public Health's annual report, budget management, capital budget adjustments, and corporate performance.
Decisions from Meetings
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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: 26
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 18