Rob O`Carroll - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Whitton)

Councillor Rob O`Carroll

Liberal Democrat Party Whitton

Email: cllr.r.ocarroll@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair) Education and Children's Services Committee (Member) Regulatory Committee (Vice-Chair) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Regulatory Committee Vice-Chair

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The committee will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for The Mirror Café. The meeting will also address the procedure for hearings and any declarations of interest.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Education and Children's Services Committee Member

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to review the council's financial performance for the current year and to consider proposed budgets for the upcoming financial year. Discussions also covered school admissions, capital maintenance programmes, and the overall performance of children's services.

January 29, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Hagen Espresso Bar, located at 52 Hill Street, Richmond, TW9 1TW. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption between 10:00 and 18:00, Monday to Sunday. The premises will also be open to the public during these hours.

January 21, 2026, 11:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership annual report 2024/25.

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025

... to note the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report for 2024-2025, acknowledging the partnership's work in safeguarding children within the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.

Recommendations Approved

Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...the committee noted the outcome of the Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services, which graded the services as 'outstanding', and the actions being taken to address Ofsted's recommendations for ongoing improvement, particularly regarding consistency in addressing long-term neglect and the effectiveness of out-of-hours child protection planning.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Statutory Complaints Report – Achieving for Childrens Services 2024-2025

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to review and note the Annual Statutory Complaints Report – Achieving for Childrens Services 2024-2025, which provides a summary analysis of social care complaints within Achieving for Children’s Services.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 85