Councillor Richard Baker

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).

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee for Richmond Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025 to discuss the borough's financial strategy, capital projects, and various initiatives related to economic growth and sustainability. The committee was also expected to discuss the tendering process for a commercial cleaning contract, and proposals for the future of a former school site.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the planning committee, Richmond upon Thames Council delegated authority to the Head of Development Management to approve an application for a new detached house on Vicarage Road, and also voted to confirm a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for an oak tree on Nelson Road.

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss several topics, including the approval of minutes, announcements, declarations of interest, petitions, public questions, member's questions, reports of the council's committees, a debate on opposition priority business, reports on joint arrangements and external organisations, reports of the Head of Paid Service, and notices of motion. The council adopted the Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030, and rejected a motion to abolish the committee system of governance. A motion on parking charges for large vehicles was also rejected, and a motion on the impact of fair funding review was approved.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including granting a lease for Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, and updates on the Twickenham Riverside development. Councillors also reviewed the council's financial performance and considered its approach to procurement.