Zoe McLeod

Education and Children's Services Committee

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the borough's children and young people. Key decisions included the approval of Achieving for Children's (AfC) budget for 2026/27, its Treasury Plan, and its updated five-year Strategic Plan. The committee also noted the strong educational outcomes achieved by pupils in Richmond upon Thames schools in the 2024-25 academic year and endorsed the assessment that the post-16 education and training offer is suitable and sufficient.

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss the future of Shacklegate Lane allotments, the delivery of the Culture Richmond strategy, and plans for a low-waste future. The committee heard passionate arguments regarding the proposed closure of Shacklegate Lane allotments to extend Teddington Cemetery, ultimately deciding to proceed with the cemetery expansion. Significant progress was noted on the Culture Richmond strategy, with plans to continue its implementation and enhance partnerships. The committee also approved a roadmap for achieving a low-waste future, including new recycling initiatives and trials.

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.

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met on 11 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the year, the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, and an update on the delivery of the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy. Key decisions included the approval of revised fees and charges for various services and noting the proposed budget for 2026/27.

Education and Children's Services Committee

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.