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.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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
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Minutes
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to grant a lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, a local charity providing mental health support, while ensuring schools are excluded from fees for hire and have access to WCs.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Committee Work Programme, which outlines key decisions and other decisions to be made by the service committee, including matters such as the Treasury Management Mid Year Review, Additional Budget Requests, Corporate Quarterly Monitoring, Write-off of debts, Corporate Complaints Report, Cost-of-Living Support Update, and the Annual Contracts Report and Procurement Update.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Demolition of Buildings and Operation of the Former Clarendon School Site – Hanworth Road
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to declare the former Clarendon School site surplus to educational requirements, approve its demolition at a cost of £525,000, appropriate adjacent land for Carlisle Infant School's playing field, and pursue the site's redevelopment for affordable housing, subject to Secretary of State approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 120