Councillor Laura O'Brien

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to discuss an updated policy for events in the borough's parks and open spaces, and review the mid-year performance of the Richmond Corporate Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider its own work programme.

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, busking, and leisure services. The committee approved the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, adopted a voluntary code of conduct for buskers, and agreed to a review of leisure service fees and charges.

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.