Councillor Michael Butlin

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026, discussing a range of issues including traffic speeds on Church Road, the Directorate's budget for 2026/27, highway maintenance programmes, and the expansion of cycle parking facilities. Key decisions included approving the proposed budget and fees for the upcoming financial year, noting an underspend in the Q3 monitoring report, and agreeing to proceed with highway maintenance programmes. The committee also approved the consultation for additional bike hangars and the waiving of car club permit fees until April 2027, alongside plans to repurpose vacant car club bays. Furthermore, the permanent implementation of two School Streets and updates on future School Street initiatives were discussed and approved.

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to discuss the proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027-28 academic year, review the directorate's budget for 2026-27, and consider the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for the same year. Key decisions included the formal determination of admission arrangements, noting and commenting on the proposed budgets, and approving recommendations for the Dedicated Schools Grant.

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council planning committee is scheduled to meet to discuss planning applications and other related matters. The main item on the agenda is a proposal to change the use of the Shacklegate Lane Allotment in Teddington from allotments to a cemetery. The committee will also review the minutes from their previous meeting.