Councillor Nancy Baldwin

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 27 January 2026 saw councillors discuss and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, the retention of the committee system of governance, and policies regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and housing development. Decisions were also made regarding business rates for the hospitality sector and the future of allotments.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health issues, including safeguarding children and adults, social prescribing, adult social care needs, immunisations, climate change, air quality, and drug and alcohol misuse. Key decisions included noting the annual reports for the Safeguarding Children Partnership and Safeguarding Adults Board, and the progress of the Combating Drugs Partnership. The Board also discussed the Adult Social Care Health Study and received updates on the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy's Live Well priorities.

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.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee meeting on 24 November 2025 focused on the 2024/25 accounts and the external auditor's report, an update on internal audit progress, a strategic review of risk management, and a fraud update. Key decisions included approving delegated authority for the Chair to sign the 2024/25 accounts and noting progress on the internal audit plan and the fraud investigation activity.