Councillor Lesley Pollesche

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The meeting was to focus on the proposed introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address vehicle idling, and to review the responses to a public consultation on the matter. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes of a previous meeting.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from AK Pizza London Limited, trading as Caprino's Pizza in East Sheen, for a new premises licence. The application requested permission to provide late night refreshment. Following concerns from local residents and the police, the sub-committee agreed to grant the licence, but with reduced hours and additional conditions.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 3 November 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application from Oatley Coffee, located at 39 Priory Road, Hampton, for a new premises licence. After hearing arguments from the applicant, interested parties, and the licensing officer, the sub-committee decided to grant the licence with amended conditions, including restricting alcohol sales to certain hours and days, and requiring all 'off sales' to be in sealed containers.

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).