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 17 of 35
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
AfC Reserved Ownership Decisions
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to approve the detailed 2025/26 budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy, as well as the Treasury Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Child Poverty Needs Assessment
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to note the findings and recommendations of the child poverty needs assessment and endorse the development of a child poverty strategy for the Borough following the publication of the national child poverty strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Kinship care update
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to note the ongoing work, in partnership with Foundations, to improve kinship care services for children and young people in Richmond upon Thames, aligning with statutory and national guidance.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 175