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 4 of 24
Minutes
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to grant a lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, a local charity providing mental health support, while ensuring schools are excluded from fees for hire and have access to WCs.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Committee Work Programme, which outlines key decisions and other decisions to be made by the service committee, including matters such as the Treasury Management Mid Year Review, Additional Budget Requests, Corporate Quarterly Monitoring, Write-off of debts, Corporate Complaints Report, Cost-of-Living Support Update, and the Annual Contracts Report and Procurement Update.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Demolition of Buildings and Operation of the Former Clarendon School Site – Hanworth Road
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to declare the former Clarendon School site surplus to educational requirements, approve its demolition at a cost of £525,000, appropriate adjacent land for Carlisle Infant School's playing field, and pursue the site's redevelopment for affordable housing, subject to Secretary of State approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 120