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 met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee met to discuss a number of planning applications, including proposed amendments to a previously approved application for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Twickenham Riverside site. After hearing from speakers and discussing the issues, the committee voted to approve the application, including an additional informative encouraging the applicant to explore the potential for affordable rented homes to be 'social rent'.
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 11 of 16
Declarations of Interest
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the apologies received from Councillor Bishop and Councillor Dalton.
Recommendations Approved
Directorate Budget Report 2025/26 incl Fees & Charges
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to approve revised charges, effective April 1, 2025, except for parking charges which will apply from July 1, 2025, and to note and comment on the proposed budget for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Corporate Plan - mid-year (Q2) performance report
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the progress on Richmond Corporate Plan actions and performance against key indicators related to transport and air quality, and to consider areas for recommendation to the Policy and Performance Review Board.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the Committee Work Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 78