Nancy Baldwin - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (North Richmond)

Councillor Nancy Baldwin

Liberal Democrat Party North Richmond Vice-chair of the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Spokesperson for Communities, Equalities & the Voluntary Sector)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Committee Vice-Chair

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the allocation of community infrastructure levy funds, review complaints, consider debt management, and address budget monitoring. The committee approved recommendations for community fund allocations, noted reports on complaints and infrastructure funding, and discussed the potential impact of the government's Fair Funding Review.

November 20, 2025
Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.

November 11, 2025
Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 16 October 2025 1.30 pm

The Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) convened to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including mental health services for young people, childhood obesity, neurological conditions, and the state of primary care facilities. The board approved the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025 and discussed a co-production charter to improve collaboration with residents.

October 16, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

October 07, 2025
Committee Vice-Chair

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee for Richmond Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025 to discuss the borough's financial strategy, capital projects, and various initiatives related to economic growth and sustainability. The committee was also expected to discuss the tendering process for a commercial cleaning contract, and proposals for the future of a former school site.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Committee Work Programme

From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee decided to note the Committee Work Programme on 20 November 2025. The Committee Work Programme outlines upcoming decisions including project updates, budget requests, and strategy approvals.

Recommendations Approved

Management and Collection of Debts

From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee resolved to approve the write-off of two debts totalling £156,787 on 20 November 2025. The committee also noted actions taken to manage debt and support those struggling to pay, and noted debts totalling £4,261,938 written off under delegated authority.

Recommendations Approved

Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25

From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25 on the Council's website. The committee also delegated to the Executive Director of Finance the republication of Infrastructure Funding Statements where modifications are required. They committed to lobbying the Government to safeguard the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Recommendations Approved

Richmond Community Fund Round 6

From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the Richmond Community Fund Round 6 allocations on 20 November 2025. The committee approved the recommended allocation of £1,108,451 in grants, a revenue budget addition of the same amount, and agreed to open a supplementary round for Ham and Petersham. The Assistant Chief Executive was delegated authority to make minor adjustments to awarded amounts.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 126

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 120 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.