Fiona Sacks - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Barnes)

Councillor Fiona Sacks

Liberal Democrat Party Barnes Sanctuary Champion

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Education and Children's Services Committee Member

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee is scheduled to discuss the budget and strategic plans for Achieving for Children (AfC), review validated school test and exam results, and consider the post-16 education and training offer for young people in the borough. The committee will also review its work programme.

March 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Member

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.

March 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

March 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Member

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.

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

175 decisions · Page 29 of 35

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

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

Annual Statutory Complaints Report – Achieving for Children's Services 2023-2024

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to review and note the Annual Statutory Complaints Report regarding Achieving for Children's Services for the period of 2023-2024.

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

Contract Extension with Achieving for Children (AfC)

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to extend Achieving for Children's contract for five years with no changes to the contract, specification, or annexes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 175