Councillor Penelope Frost
Email: Cllr.P.Frost@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm
Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.30 pm
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 9 October 2025 6.30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 9 October 2025, at York House.
Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 11 of 11
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
Apologies
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
...to note the apology received from Councillor O'Carroll and approve the recommendations presented at the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Managing Falling Rolls in Primary Schools
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
The report sets out the current position with regards to falling primary school pupil numbers in Richmond and outlines potential options to be considered to address the situation. The purpose of the report is to get a steer from the Committee about what options are considered to be appropriate at this time.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 12 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 12, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 52