Councillor Paulina Vassileva

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 was scheduled to discuss three planning applications. These included a proposal for new dwellings at Sion Court, Twickenham, and two applications concerning changes to the use of units at Kew Retail Park to allow for increased food sales.

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the performance of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, the adoption of a new charter for carers, and plans for the future of day services in Richmond. Key decisions included the approval of the Richmond Adult Carers' and Young Carers' Charter and the formation of a Community Partnership to deliver day services.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council planning committee is scheduled to meet to discuss planning applications and other related matters. The main item on the agenda is a proposal to change the use of the Shacklegate Lane Allotment in Teddington from allotments to a cemetery. The committee will also review the minutes from their previous meeting.

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.