Councillor Michael Butlin

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, review the progress of various transport and air quality initiatives, and consider updates on highway maintenance and cycle parking. Key topics include proposed fee revisions, the highway maintenance programme for 2026/27, and plans for expanding bikehangar provision.

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of important matters concerning the borough's schools and children's services. Key topics on the agenda include the proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year, the Directorate Budget Report for 2026/27, and the Schools Budget for the same year. The committee will also review the Q3 Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report and receive an update on the Richmond Corporate Plan 2025/26.

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications. These included a proposal for new dwellings at Sion Court, Twickenham, and two applications concerning changes to the use of units at Kew Retail Park to allow for increased food sales.