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
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Response to the Mayor’s consultation ‘Towards a new London Plan’
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Interim Director of Place, in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, to agree on the Council's response to the Mayor's consultation on the new London Plan and its future stages, and to note the potential need for further resource allocation to support the Council's position.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Draft Events Policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
...to approve the updated draft events policy for the borough’s parks, commons, open spaces, and towpaths for public consultation, and to delegate authority to agree the consultation approach and documents.
Recommendations Approved
Roadmap to low waste future
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
...to move towards a low waste future by approving a new weighbridge, communication and surveying projects, soft plastic trials, a cross-party working group, and specific waste reduction targets.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 90