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 7 of 18
Declarations of Interest
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Trial of changes to parks and open spaces locking
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to adopt option 2, unlocking seven sites and locking the remaining four, following a trial of changes to parks and open spaces locking and consideration of consultation results, complaint data, and crime data.
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
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Outturn 2024/25
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to note the £1.189m overspend on revenue services and the outturn position on the approved capital programme for the financial year 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 90