Councillor Michael Butlin
Email: cllr.m.butlin@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The committee will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.
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 met to review the council's financial performance for the current year and to consider proposed budgets for the upcoming financial year. Discussions also covered school admissions, capital maintenance programmes, and the overall performance of children's services.
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 met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss and determine several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a new housing development at Sion Court, Twickenham, and the expansion of food retail facilities at Kew Retail Park, with the approval of applications for both Unit 1A and Units 5-7.
Decisions from Meetings
163 decisions · Page 4 of 33
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting held on 18th September 2025 were agreed and the Chair was authorised to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
School Place Planning - annual update
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
... to note the annual update report on the school place planning strategy, which included information on primary, secondary, and specialist provision, demand for places, current capacity, future demand, and ongoing projects related to new provision.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no ward concerns raised.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Cargo Bikes
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 10, 2025
...to further promote cargo bike usage, the Committee agreed to expand the OurBike scheme, initiate a new Try Before You Bike scheme, broaden the cargo bike parking bays program, host a Cargo Bike Fair in 2026, improve quiet routes for cargo bikes, and support investigations into local commercial delivery/waste consolidation.
Recommendations Approved
Q2 Quarterly Monitoring Report
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 10, 2025
...to note the forecast revenue budget underspend of £316,000 and the latest position on the approved capital programme for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 163