Councillor Gareth Roberts

Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Orleans House Trust - Friday, 3 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Orleans House Trust was scheduled to meet on Friday, 3 October 2025, to discuss the annual report of activities delivered at Orleans House Gallery and to approve the report of the trustees and the statement of financial activities.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee for Richmond Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025 to discuss the borough's financial strategy, capital projects, and various initiatives related to economic growth and sustainability. The committee was also expected to discuss the tendering process for a commercial cleaning contract, and proposals for the future of a former school site.

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss several topics, including the approval of minutes, announcements, declarations of interest, petitions, public questions, member's questions, reports of the council's committees, a debate on opposition priority business, reports on joint arrangements and external organisations, reports of the Head of Paid Service, and notices of motion. The council adopted the Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030, and rejected a motion to abolish the committee system of governance. A motion on parking charges for large vehicles was also rejected, and a motion on the impact of fair funding review was approved.