Councillor Laura O'Brien
Email: cllr.l.obrien@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met on 11 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the year, the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, and an update on the delivery of the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy. Key decisions included the approval of revised fees and charges for various services and noting the proposed budget for 2026/27.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 2 of 18
Fees and Charges Review 2026/27 for Leisure Services
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve revised fees and charges for Leisure Services, effective from January 1, 2026, or no later than April 1, 2026, except for revised allotment rates which will apply from October 1, 2026, and to note the estimated additional income of £85,900 for the 2026/27 Council budgets.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the Committee Work Programme for committee business, subject to the discussion held.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of the Draft West London Waste Plan (Regulation 18) for public consultation
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
... to approve the Draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, delegate final version agreement to the Head of Spatial Planning, and note the annual cost contribution to the plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 90