Lucy Richardson

Full Council Committee Member

Budget meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Full Council of Hammersmith & Fulham met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to approve the council's revenue budget and set Council Tax levels for 2026/27, alongside a four-year capital programme and treasury management strategy. Key decisions included a 2.99% increase in the council's element of Council Tax, plus a 2% adult social care precept, and the approval of a £452.2 million capital programme over the next four years.

Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee Committee Member

Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee met on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss the council's revenue budget for 2026/27 and the annual performance of the Law Enforcement Team. The committee reviewed proposals for the upcoming budget, including planned savings and changes to fees and charges, and received an update on the Law Enforcement Team's activities between April and December 2025.

Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee Committee Member

Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council was scheduled to discuss an update on policing in the borough and the council's approach to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The meeting was also set to review the minutes of the previous meeting.

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Full Council meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council on Wednesday 22 October 2025 began with tributes to the late Duchess of Kent, former Councillor Frances Staunton, and former Councillor Ian Coleman. The council then discussed and approved the Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26, and noted the achievement of Disability Confident Leader status. Significant investment in transforming playgrounds and play facilities across the borough was also approved, alongside the launch of a Digital Inclusion Strategy. The council also agreed to review its constitution and members' allowances scheme, and passed special motions supporting primary schools, strengthening public safety through CCTV investment, celebrating award-winning parks, and opposing online hate speech.

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.