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

120 decisions · Page 5 of 24

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - Phase 4 Award

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

...to approve funding for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4, including accepting a £7 million grant and committing a £1.9 million Council contribution, to enable decarbonisation works across five key sites in the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Q1 Quarterly Monitoring Report

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

...to note the Corporate Quarter 1 Budget Monitoring report for 2025/26, including the projected General Fund overspend of £2.825m, the projected overspend of £190,000 for the Committee's remit, and the latest position on the capital programme.

Recommendations Approved

Accommodation BID

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

...to support the borough's visitor economy, they agreed to work with businesses to develop a proposal for an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) and report back to the committee.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme Review

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

...to approve the review and revision of the current six-year capital programme and its funding, including changes since the 2024/25 outturn, new schemes, and financing adjustments, resulting in a revised total expenditure budget of £279.3m for the period 2025/26 to 2030/31.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 120