Councillor Richard Baker
Email: cllr.r.baker@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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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss the redevelopment of Clifford House, 424 Upper Richmond Road West. The committee resolved to delegate authority to the Head of Development Management to approve the application, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and specified conditions.
Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the Council's financial strategy, including the Treasury Management Strategy, the Richmond Growth Plan, and the Corporate Quarter 3 Monitoring Report. Key decisions included recommending the Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy to the Council for approval, endorsing the draft Richmond Growth Plan, and noting the Council's projected £2.7 million revenue overspend for the current financial year.
Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 27 January 2026 saw councillors discuss and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, the retention of the committee system of governance, and policies regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and housing development. Decisions were also made regarding business rates for the hospitality sector and the future of allotments.
Decisions from Meetings
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Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee decided to note the Committee Work Programme on 20 November 2025. The Committee Work Programme outlines upcoming decisions including project updates, budget requests, and strategy approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Management and Collection of Debts
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee resolved to approve the write-off of two debts totalling £156,787 on 20 November 2025. The committee also noted actions taken to manage debt and support those struggling to pay, and noted debts totalling £4,261,938 written off under delegated authority.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25 on the Council's website. The committee also delegated to the Executive Director of Finance the republication of Infrastructure Funding Statements where modifications are required. They committed to lobbying the Government to safeguard the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Community Fund Round 6
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the Richmond Community Fund Round 6 allocations on 20 November 2025. The committee approved the recommended allocation of £1,108,451 in grants, a revenue budget addition of the same amount, and agreed to open a supplementary round for Ham and Petersham. The Assistant Chief Executive was delegated authority to make minor adjustments to awarded amounts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 120 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.