Councillor Lesley Pollesche

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 8 April 2026, with the meeting being adjourned and reconvened on Wednesday 15 April 2026. The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Shell UK Oil Products Limited at Blackhorse Garage, 174 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1XE, and ultimately refused the application.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 13 March 2026 - 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for The Mirror Café, 4 Church Court, Richmond, TW9 1JL, with modified hours for alcohol sales and opening times, and imposed several conditions including no live music. The committee also decided to grant the application for a new premises licence with conditions, including restricted alcohol sales hours and a maximum capacity for the basement.

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.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the Council's financial strategy, including the Treasury Management Strategy, the Richmond Growth Plan, and the Corporate Quarter 3 Monitoring Report. Key decisions included recommending the Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy to the Council for approval, endorsing the draft Richmond Growth Plan, and noting the Council's projected £2.7 million revenue overspend for the current financial year.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for Kingston Off-Licence, located at Unit 1, 1 Hampton Court Road, Hampton Wick, KT1 4AE. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00 and 23:00, Monday to Sunday, with the premises also open to the public during these hours. This decision was made after careful consideration of the application, a single objection from a local resident, and extensive conditions agreed with the Metropolitan Police.