Rob O`Carroll

Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for The Hope pub in Kew, with several conditions attached to promote licensing objectives. The decision followed a hearing where the applicant, Paul Jensen, presented his case and addressed concerns raised by local residents and councillors.

Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 8 April 2026, with the meeting being adjourned and reconvened on Wednesday 15 April 2026. The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Shell UK Oil Products Limited at Blackhorse Garage, 174 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1XE, and ultimately refused the application.

Education and Children's Services Committee

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the borough's children and young people. Key decisions included the approval of Achieving for Children's (AfC) budget for 2026/27, its Treasury Plan, and its updated five-year Strategic Plan. The committee also noted the strong educational outcomes achieved by pupils in Richmond upon Thames schools in the 2024-25 academic year and endorsed the assessment that the post-16 education and training offer is suitable and sufficient.

Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 13 March 2026 - 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for The Mirror Café, 4 Church Court, Richmond, TW9 1JL, with modified hours for alcohol sales and opening times, and imposed several conditions including no live music. The committee also decided to grant the application for a new premises licence with conditions, including restricted alcohol sales hours and a maximum capacity for the basement.

Council

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.