Councillor Michael Butlin
Email: cllr.m.butlin@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Transport and Air Quality Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, review the progress of various transport and air quality initiatives, and consider updates on highway maintenance and cycle parking. Key topics include proposed fee revisions, the highway maintenance programme for 2026/27, and plans for expanding bikehangar provision.
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.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss and determine several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a new housing development at Sion Court, Twickenham, and the expansion of food retail facilities at Kew Retail Park, with the approval of applications for both Unit 1A and Units 5-7.
Decisions from Meetings
163 decisions · Page 8 of 33
Declarations of Interest
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting held on 12th June 2025 were agreed and the Chair was authorised to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
SEND Futures Plan
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...it noted progress on the SEND Futures Plan's implementation, next steps after the Safety Valve Agreement ended, and the draft updated SEND Financial Model.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no ward concerns raised.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 163