Councillor Sam Dalton
Email: Cllr.S.Dalton@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle idling vehicles, a debate on the challenges of adult social care, and several notices of motion concerning issues such as affordable housing and recognition for Police Community Support Officers. Councillors were also due to discuss reports from the council's committees and consider questions from both members and the public.
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee met to discuss an application to vary the conditions of a previously approved planning application for the redevelopment of the Twickenham Riverside site. The committee voted to approve the application, which included minor design alterations and landscaping changes, after hearing from a representative of the applicant and an interested ward councillor.
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, busking, and leisure services. The committee approved the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, adopted a voluntary code of conduct for buskers, and agreed to a review of leisure service fees and charges.
Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.
Decisions from Meetings
78 decisions · Page 1 of 16
Ward Concerns
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve recommendations for a policy review regarding funerary approaches at Shacklegate Lane Allotments and Teddington Cemetery, including grave reuse, innovative burial styles, and increased resident engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the Committee Work Programme for committee business, subject to the discussion held.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting Councillor McLeod's virtual attendance and apologies for not being present in person.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 78