Councillor Phil Giesler
Email: cllr.p.giesler@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 7.00 pm
Special Standing Committee on Heathrow - Thursday, 5 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Special Standing Committee on Heathrow is scheduled to meet to discuss updates on Heathrow Airport's expansion plans. The committee will receive a report detailing recent developments and the council's ongoing opposition to any expansion that would increase disruption for residents.
Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The committee will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
120 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Cost of Living Support Update
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to note the council's ongoing cost of living support response, including allocations from the Emergency Funding Reserve, spending from Household Support Fund Tranche 5, and proposals for future Household Support Fund tranches and the overall Cost of Living Programme.
Recommendations Approved
London Councils Borough Subscription 2025-26
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to approve supporting the London Councils' Grant Committee's proposed budget for the London Boroughs Grant Scheme for 2025/26, including a contribution of £146,676 from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Recommendations Approved
Operational Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to note completed decarbonisation projects, a pending funding application, and a preferred decarbonisation scenario, while also approving a delivery model with changes to the Energy and Sustainability team and associated budget growth.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Town Centre Engagement
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to approve the Richmond Town Centre Vision, note the progress of Phase 2A, acknowledge future capital investment requests for Phase 2B, delegate authority for project governance, and note the development of an animation and activation plan subject to future funding.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 120