Margaret Dane - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (East Sheen)

Councillor Margaret Dane

Liberal Democrat Party East Sheen Disability Champion

Email: cllr.m.dane@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee (Member) Education and Children's Services Committee (Member) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Education and Children's Services Committee Member

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.

January 29, 2026, 7:00 pm
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
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Member

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.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Apologies

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve the recommendations despite receiving apologies from Councillor Sacks (substituted by Councillor Hale), Esther Mirrielees, and Alex Axiom.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Statutory Complaints Report – Achieving for Children's Services 2023-2024

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to review and note the Annual Statutory Complaints Report regarding Achieving for Children's Services for the period of 2023-2024.

Recommendations Approved

Digital Transformation

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to note the recent successes and planned projects for the digital transformation of children's services, aimed at improving their effectiveness and efficiency.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Services Statutory Complaints Report 2023-24

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 22, 2024

...to note the Adult Social Services Statutory Complaints Report for 2023-24, which analyzes complaints, summarizes learning, and details actions taken by Adult Social Care to address issues arising from complaints.

Recommendations Approved

Disabled Facilities Grant - Update

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 22, 2024

...to support proposals for deploying uncommitted Disabled Facilities Grant funding to improve services for disabled people needing home adaptations to maintain independent living.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 159