Councillor Elizabeth Gant
Email: cllr.e.gant@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
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider updates on the borough's cultural strategy and its roadmap to becoming a low-waste authority. The committee will also review a petition regarding the closure of Shacklegate Lane Allotments.
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.
Policy and Performance Review Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Policy and Performance Review Board was scheduled to consider the council's corporate performance for the mid-year period of 2025/26, alongside a review of the performance management approach for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The meeting also included an opportunity for members to shape the board's future work programme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Directorate Budget Report 2025/26 incl Fees & Charges
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to approve the revised charges effective from April 1, 2025, and note the proposed budget for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note the Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group's report, agree to its 16 recommendations for improving domestic retrofit in the borough, and note how these recommendations will be integrated into the Climate and Nature Strategy action plan.
Recommendations Approved
Arboriculture Contract
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to tender new contracts for arboriculture services commencing on 1 April 2026, and delegated authority for developing specifications, agreeing procurement strategies, and tendering the services to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other executives and the Committee Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year (Q2) performance report
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to note the progress on Richmond Corporate Plan actions and performance against key indicators related to the Committee's corporate priorities, and to agree that no area of performance should be recommended for consideration as part of the Policy and Performance Review Board’s current workplan.
Recommendations Approved
Community Toilet Scheme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to extend the current Community Toilet Scheme management post for six months and create a one-year fixed-term Access Officer post to manage the scheme, noting the progress made against previous recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 90