Councillor Andy Hale
Email: cllr.a.hale@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Quality Accounts Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Quality Accounts Sub-Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss the draft Quality Account for the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust for the 2025/2026 period. The committee was expected to review this document to inform the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames' response.
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.
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 - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.
Decisions from Meetings
95 decisions · Page 12 of 19
Minutes
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2024 as a correct record, to be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Digital Transformation
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to note the recent successes and planned projects for the digital transformation of children's services, aimed at improving their effectiveness and efficiency.
Recommendations Approved
Children Act 1989 Statutory Complaints Policy
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to adopt a new Children Act 1989 Statutory Complaints Policy outlining the Council's application of statutory complaints legislation and its interaction with other policies.
Recommendations Approved
CAMHS Review
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to note the findings and recommendations of the independent CAMHS review and endorse the ICB's proposed implementation plan, contingent on securing appropriate funding for children in Richmond.
Recommendations Approved
Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...the Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames decided to note the Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report, including the projected underspend on the General Fund revenue services, the forecast overspend on the ringfenced Dedicated Schools Grant, and the latest position on the Capital Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 95