Councillor Fiona Sacks
Email: cllr.f.sacks@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
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.
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
175 decisions · Page 12 of 35
Ward Concerns
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of tree supply, planting, and aftercare services
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to approve the tendering of new contracts for tree supply, planting, and aftercare services, commencing in April 2026 for a period of four years with an option to extend for a further four years, and to delegate authority for developing the specification, procurement strategy, and tendering process to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other relevant parties.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the last meeting
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025
...they approved the minutes of the meeting held on 27th March 2025, noted the work in progress to improve the kinship care offer, approved the 2025/26 budget, Medium Term Financial Strategy, and Treasury Plan for Achieving for Children, noted the findings and recommendations of the child poverty needs assessment, and noted the Committee Work Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Outturn Report 2024/25
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025
...it noted the overall underspend on General Fund revenue services, the final Dedicated Schools Grant position, and the outturn position on the Capital Programme for the Education and Children's Services Committee for the financial year 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 175