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
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.
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 32 of 35
Q1 Quarterly Monitoring report
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
...to note the projected overspend on General Fund revenue services, the forecast overspend on the Dedicated Schools Grant leading to a cumulative surplus, and the latest position on the Capital Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Managing Falling Rolls in Primary Schools
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
The report sets out the current position with regards to falling primary school pupil numbers in Richmond and outlines potential options to be considered to address the situation. The purpose of the report is to get a steer from the Committee about what options are considered to be appropriate at this time.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
...to note the apology received from Councillor O'Carroll and approve the recommendations presented at the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 175