Councillor Matthew Hull

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.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the annual contracts report and procurement update, the cost of living support update, the Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year performance report, and the London Councils borough subscription. The committee approved the proposed budget for the London Councils Grant Scheme for 2026-27 and noted updates on procurement plans and cost of living support initiatives.

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council meeting on 2 December 2025 saw the approval of a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling, a significant step towards improving air quality in the borough. The council also debated and ultimately amended a motion concerning affordable housing, with a focus on increasing social rent properties, and discussed the ongoing challenges and future strategies for adult social care.

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.

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee convened to discuss school place planning, childcare sufficiency, and financial performance. The committee noted the annual update on school place planning, highlighting concerns about falling primary school rolls and the financial impact on schools, and also approved the childcare sufficiency assessment, while raising questions about affordability and access for disadvantaged families. Councillors also reviewed and approved several reports from Achieving for Children (AfC), and discussed budget overspends in social care and the dedicated schools grant.