Councillor Rob O`Carroll

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

The Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Thursday 29 January 2026 was adjourned due to significant discrepancies in the information provided regarding the application for a new premises licence for The Mirror Cafe. The adjournment was deemed necessary to ensure a lawful and fair process, allowing for a re-consultation and a fresh hearing with accurate information.

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

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to discuss the proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027-28 academic year, review the directorate's budget for 2026-27, and consider the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for the same year. Key decisions included the formal determination of admission arrangements, noting and commenting on the proposed budgets, and approving recommendations for the Dedicated Schools Grant.

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.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 11.00 am

The licensing sub-committee has granted a variation to the premises licence for The Base at 3 Liffords Place, Barnes, allowing them to extend their opening hours and serve alcohol for longer, subject to certain conditions. The committee approved the minutes of the previous two meetings, and heard representations from the applicant and a local resident.