Councillor Petra Fleming
Email: Cllr.Petra.Fleming@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
27 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Transport and Air Quality Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Richmond Corporate Plan, the committee work programme, and a draft towpath strategy. The committee will also consider changes to the legal status of the Thames Towpath.
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.
Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, pedestrian improvements, cargo bike initiatives, and transport funding. The committee approved schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding submission for 2026/27, pilot projects for pedestrian priority improvements, and the expansion of cargo bike schemes. The committee also noted the underspend in the revenue budget and the latest position on the approved capital programme.
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
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Request for Approval to Fund and Award of Contract to Deliver the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to approve a £73,000 budget increase for 2025/26 and award a contract for the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service from April 2025, delegating authority to the Assistant Chief Executive.
Recommendations Approved
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
Annual Statutory Complaints Report – Achieving for Children's Services 2023-2024
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to review and note the Annual Statutory Complaints Report regarding Achieving for Children's Services for the period of 2023-2024.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve the recommendations despite receiving apologies from Councillor Sacks (substituted by Councillor Hale), Esther Mirrielees, and Alex Axiom.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 27
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 154