Lesley Pollesche - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Heathfield)

Councillor Lesley Pollesche

Liberal Democrat Party Heathfield

Email: cllr.l.pollesche@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Chair) Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Member) Regulatory Committee (Chair) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

57 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee Member

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Regulatory Committee Chair

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The committee will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for The Mirror Café. The meeting will also address the procedure for hearings and any declarations of interest.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Council Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Hagen Espresso Bar, located at 52 Hill Street, Richmond, TW9 1TW. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption between 10:00 and 18:00, Monday to Sunday. The premises will also be open to the public during these hours.

January 21, 2026, 11:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes

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

...to grant a lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, a local charity providing mental health support, while ensuring schools are excluded from fees for hire and have access to WCs.

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme

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

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Committee Work Programme, which outlines key decisions and other decisions to be made by the service committee, including matters such as the Treasury Management Mid Year Review, Additional Budget Requests, Corporate Quarterly Monitoring, Write-off of debts, Corporate Complaints Report, Cost-of-Living Support Update, and the Annual Contracts Report and Procurement Update.

Recommendations Approved

The Demolition of Buildings and Operation of the Former Clarendon School Site – Hanworth Road

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

...to declare the former Clarendon School site surplus to educational requirements, approve its demolition at a cost of £525,000, appropriate adjacent land for Carlisle Infant School's playing field, and pursue the site's redevelopment for affordable housing, subject to Secretary of State approval.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 120