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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Homelessness Forecasts and Rehousing Resources / Lettings Plan for 2025/26

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...the committee approved the report's contents, the forecasts for temporary accommodation use, the resources forecast and lettings plan, and delegated authority to the Executive Director, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance, to set reasonable and affordable rents for residents of the hub.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, following Councillor O'Carroll's declaration of a personal interest in the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy due to his children receiving council-provided transport to school.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue and Capital Outturn Report 2024/25

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025

...it noted the overall underspend on General Fund revenue services, the final Dedicated Schools Grant position, and the outturn position on the Capital Programme for the Education and Children's Services Committee for the financial year 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

Children's and Young People's Plan - annual review

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 12, 2025

...to note the first-year progress in delivering the actions outlined in the Children's and Young People's Plan for 2023-2028.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 159