Councillor Michael Butlin

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 27 June 2024 6.30 pm

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Thursday 27 June 2024 to discuss various topics, including the Richmond SACRE website audit, the findings of a sub-group report, and the inclusion of non-religious worldviews in the curriculum. Decisions were made to update the SACRE website and to incorporate Sentientism into the religious education syllabus.

Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 20 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Thursday, 20 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the consultation on the Richmond Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA), the draft gambling policy for 2024, and proposed changes to the hearings procedure. Decisions were made to move forward with the consultations on both the CIA and the gambling policy.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 19 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 19 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications and tree preservation orders. Key decisions included the approval of a residential development at 12 Park Road, Hampton Wick, and the refusal of a tree preservation order at 34 Cross Deep, Twickenham.

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 13 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council discussed educational outcomes, the Home to School Travel Policy, and the Youth Service Strategy for 2024 to 2028. Key decisions included noting the educational outcomes for the academic year 2022-2023 and approving amendments to the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy and the Youth Service Strategy.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council discussed the progress of the Community Cargo Bike scheme and the strengthening of the Transport Strategy Service. The committee agreed to set aside space in a council car park for freight consolidation and to respond to the government's consultation on amending legislation affecting electrically assisted pedal bikes.