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
120 decisions · Page 6 of 24
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Report 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to note the risk control aspects of the Treasury Management Annual Report 2024/25 and the 2025/26 Treasury Management Mid-Year Review.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to note the update to the Medium Term Financial Strategy, recommend Council approval of the Strategy including the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy, and approve a £1.5m allocation from the Financial Resilience Reserve to establish a new 'Transformation Programme Delivery Fund'.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Growth Plan
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to develop a Growth Plan for Richmond upon Thames, aligning with national, regional, and sub-regional economic growth policies and strategies, to support inclusive and sustainable growth within the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Grant of a Lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to grant a 10-year lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, a charity promoting mental health through nature, delegating authority to the Assistant Director of Valuation and Asset Management Services to finalize the lease with specific conditions regarding school fees and WC access, despite noting a majority of objections received during the public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 120