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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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

Q1 Quarterly Monitoring Report

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

...to note the projected overspend on the General Fund revenue services, the forecast overspend on the Dedicated Schools Grant, and the latest position on the Capital Programme.

Recommendations Approved

End of Year (Q4) 2024/25 performance report and refresh of Richmond Corporate Plan

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025

...to note progress on Richmond Corporate Plan (RCP) actions for 2024/25, note performance against RCP key indicators for 2024/25, and agree to the proposed RCP actions and key indicators for 2025/26, while also determining that no specific area of performance required recommendation for the Policy and Performance Review Board's workplan.

Recommendations Approved

Independent review of children's and young people's mental health services - update

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025

...to NOTE the progress made in establishing a single provider model for children and young people's mental health services, transitioning Tier 2 services from Achieving for Children to South West London St. George's NHS Mental Health Trust.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 85