Stephen O'Shea

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss the redevelopment of Clifford House, 424 Upper Richmond Road West. The committee resolved to delegate authority to the Head of Development Management to approve the application, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and specified conditions.

Council

Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss two planning applications. The committee approved the redevelopment of 42 High Street, Teddington, for a mixed-use development comprising residential flats and retail units. They also approved a variation to an existing planning permission at 83 Udney Park Road, Teddington, to allow for additional bedrooms in the roof space of two semi-detached houses.

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, to discuss the council's budget monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, the proposed revenue budget for 2026-27, and the annual audit report of Richmond's housing associations. Key decisions included noting an projected overspend of £2.765 million for the current financial year and approving revised charges for various services.

Council

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 27 January 2026 saw councillors discuss and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, the retention of the committee system of governance, and policies regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and housing development. Decisions were also made regarding business rates for the hospitality sector and the future of allotments.