Councillor Richard Bennett

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.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of important reports and updates concerning the health and wellbeing of Richmond residents. Key topics included annual reports on safeguarding children and adults, an update on social prescribing services, and a study on adult social care health needs.

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the performance of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, the adoption of a new charter for carers, and plans for the future of day services in Richmond. Key decisions included the approval of the Richmond Adult Carers' and Young Carers' Charter and the formation of a Community Partnership to deliver day services.

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the 2024/25 accounts and external audit report, an internal audit update, a strategic review of risk management, and a fraud update. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme.