Michael Butlin - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (South Twickenham)

Councillor Michael Butlin

Liberal Democrat Party South Twickenham Armed Forces Champion

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

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Member) Transport and Air Quality Committee (Member) Education and Children's Services Committee (Member) Regulatory Committee (Member) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Regulatory Committee Member

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.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Transport and Air Quality Committee Member

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.

February 02, 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
Planning Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

163 decisions · Page 9 of 33

Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

... the Committee noted public engagement results, approved priority areas for inclusion, and acknowledged the upcoming publication of the Transport Strategy 2040 in early 2026.

Recommendations Approved

E-Bikes and E-scooters review

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

...to note current e-bike and e-scooter usage and developments, findings from a call for evidence, and proposals from the Devolution Bill, and to agree to continue e-bike services based on specified principles, the timetable for procuring future e-bike services, and participation in the extended TfL e-scooter trial.

Recommendations Approved

Q1 Quarterly Monitoring Report

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue budget underspend of £80,000 and the latest position on the approved capital programme for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 61

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 163