Councillor Lesley Pollesche
Email: cllr.l.pollesche@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle idling vehicles, a debate on the challenges of adult social care, and several notices of motion concerning issues such as affordable housing and recognition for Police Community Support Officers. Councillors were also due to discuss reports from the council's committees and consider questions from both members and the public.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 27 November 2025 11.00 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee for Richmond upon Thames Council met on Thursday 27 November 2025 to discuss procedure, approve minutes from a previous meeting, and to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence. Councillor Lesley Pollesche, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, Councillor Rob O`Carroll, Vice-Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, and Councillor Jonathan Cardy were scheduled to be in attendance. The meeting was held virtually.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the allocation of community infrastructure levy funds, review complaints, consider debt management, and address budget monitoring. The committee approved recommendations for community fund allocations, noted reports on complaints and infrastructure funding, and discussed the potential impact of the government's Fair Funding Review.
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The meeting was to focus on the proposed introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address vehicle idling, and to review the responses to a public consultation on the matter. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes of a previous meeting.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 11.00 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from AK Pizza London Limited, trading as Caprino's Pizza in East Sheen, for a new premises licence. The application requested permission to provide late night refreshment. Following concerns from local residents and the police, the sub-committee agreed to grant the licence, but with reduced hours and additional conditions.
Decisions from Meetings
120 decisions · Page 3 of 24
Corporate Complaints Report for 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the Corporate Complaints Report for 2024/25, including its statistics, learning, context, and comparative analysis of complaints received and closed by Richmond Council.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Q2 Quarterly Monitoring
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the current projected overspend on the General Fund, the Committee's remit, and the latest position on the capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Fair Funding Review 2.0
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the potential impact of the Government’s Fair Funding Review and the Council's lobbying efforts for a fairer outcome for Richmond.
Recommendations Approved
Additional Budget Requests
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to approve funding for additional budget requests totaling £3,525,000 for the Capital Programme Review, demolition of buildings at the former Clarendon School site, and the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 Award, to be funded from various sources including a DfE Grant, capital resources/borrowing, and a Salix Grant.
Recommendations Approved
Commercial Cleaning and Associated Services Contract
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to award the Commercial Cleaning & Associated Services contract for council-managed operational buildings to Bidder B for an initial five years, with a possible extension of up to four more years, starting no later than May 1, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 120