Councillor Margaret Dane
Email: cllr.m.dane@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7.00 pm
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Education and Children's Services Committee met to review the council's financial performance for the current year and to consider proposed budgets for the upcoming financial year. Discussions also covered school admissions, capital maintenance programmes, and the overall performance of children's services.
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.
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the performance of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, the adoption of a new charter for carers, and plans for the future of day services in Richmond. Key decisions included the approval of the Richmond Adult Carers' and Young Carers' Charter and the formation of a Community Partnership to deliver day services.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
159 decisions · Page 10 of 32
Apologies
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Bridges-Westcott and approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
End of Year (Q4) 2024/25 performance report and refresh of Richmond Corporate Plan
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025
...to note progress on Richmond Corporate Plan (RCP) actions for 2024/25, note performance against RCP key indicators for 2024/25, and agree to the proposed RCP actions and key indicators for 2025/26, while also determining that no specific area of performance required recommendation for the Policy and Performance Review Board's workplan.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025
...they approved the minutes of the meeting held on 27th March 2025, noted the work in progress to improve the kinship care offer, approved the 2025/26 budget, Medium Term Financial Strategy, and Treasury Plan for Achieving for Children, noted the findings and recommendations of the child poverty needs assessment, and noted the Committee Work Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Tenants Champion Annual Report 2024/25
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 9 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
End of Year (Q4) 2024/25 Performance Report and 2025/26 Refresh of Richmond Corporate Plan
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 9 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 09, 2025
...progress on the 2024/25 Richmond Corporate Plan actions and key indicators was noted, proposed key actions and indicators for 2025/26 were agreed, and no areas of performance were recommended for consideration by the Policy and Performance Review Board.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 159