Councillor Richard Bennett
Email: cllr.r.bennett@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7.00 pm
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.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 6 of 15
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees Update
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations despite no update being presented from either the North West London or South West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees because neither had met since the committee's last meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to add items due for consideration at future meetings to the Committee Work Programme, following contact from the Clerk to relevant officers.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond upon Thames Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025 to 2030
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the collaborative sexual and reproductive health strategy for 2025 to 2030.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 16, 2024, as a correct record and authorize the Chair to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 74