Councillor Michael Butlin

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to discuss the future of e-bike services in the borough, review the draft Transport Strategy to 2040, and consider safety improvements on Hampton Court Road. Other topics on the agenda include a petition regarding heavy vehicle restrictions in Barnes, ward concerns about parking zones, and the committee's work programme.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss two planning applications. The first application concerned the demolition of an existing building at 42 High Street, Teddington, and its replacement with a new building containing residential flats and retail units. The second application was a variation to a previously approved planning permission at 83 Udney Park Road, Teddington, to allow for additional bedrooms within the roof space of the proposed dwellinghouses.

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning anti-social activity and dog control. The committee approved the draft revised orders for public consultation, which will run for over seven weeks.