Councillor Penelope Frost
Email: Cllr.P.Frost@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle idling vehicles, a debate on the challenges of adult social care, and several notices of motion concerning issues such as affordable housing and recognition for Police Community Support Officers. Councillors were also due to discuss reports from the council's committees and consider questions from both members and the public.
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.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.30 pm
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 9 October 2025 6.30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 9 October 2025, at York House.
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).
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 4 of 11
Schools Budget Report 2025/26
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 6 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 06, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the proposed Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2025/26, including the Schools Budget, Schools Block proposals, Central School Services Block proposals with a transfer to the High Needs Block, Early Years Block proposals with a transfer to the High Needs Block, and the High Needs Block proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 6 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 06, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 12, 2024, and authorize the Chair to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 6 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 6 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Education Schools Condition Allocation Capital Maintenance Programme 2025-26
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 6 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 06, 2025
...to approve new schemes of £1.232m for the Education Schools Condition Capital Maintenance Programme for 2025/26 and delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Programme Management Office (PMO) to bring forward reserve list projects if funding becomes available.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 52