The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee approved the minutes of their previous meeting on 16 September 2025. They also approved the proposed flood resilience work at Barnes Green, continued support for the Community BlueScapes partnership, and requested a review of language accessibility in project communications. The committee further approved the adoption of the Local Plan and the update to the Local Validation Checklist and Supplementary Planning Documents work programme. They also received an update on the "Richmond moves for a healthier borough" strategy, noting progress in Year 1 and plans for Year 2.