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
90 decisions · Page 16 of 18
Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to note the projected £1,090,000 revenue budget overspend and the latest position on the capital programme within the committee's services.
Recommendations Approved
Update on development of the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to support the development of a new climate strategy for Richmond, the committee noted the progress of engagement work and approved a 2-year partnership with MakeMyHouseGreen to offer a solar purchasing scheme for residents, subject to modern slavery compliance and positive financial review.
Recommendations Approved
Fees and Charges Review - Leisure
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to approve revised fees and charges for Leisure Services, as detailed in Appendices A1 to A8, effective between January 1st and April 1st, 2025 (except for allotments, effective October 1st, 2025), and a negative General Fund revenue budget variation of £60,100 in 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 11, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Contract award for the provision of green space management services for Richmond’s parks and other open spaces
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 11, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 90