Councillor Phil Giesler
Email: cllr.p.giesler@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 7.00 pm
Special Standing Committee on Heathrow - Thursday, 5 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Special Standing Committee on Heathrow is scheduled to meet to discuss updates on Heathrow Airport's expansion plans. The committee will receive a report detailing recent developments and the council's ongoing opposition to any expansion that would increase disruption for residents.
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.
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.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the annual contracts report and procurement update, the cost of living support update, the Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year performance report, and the London Councils borough subscription. The committee approved the proposed budget for the London Councils Grant Scheme for 2026-27 and noted updates on procurement plans and cost of living support initiatives.
Decisions from Meetings
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Annual Contracts Report and Procurement Update (including social value)
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to note upcoming contract renewals, approve changes to procurement key decision processes, approve changes to procurement regulation thresholds, approve general updates to procurement regulations, and note other general updates.
Recommendations Approved
Management and Collection of Debt
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
...to note debt management actions and write-offs under delegated authority, and to approve the write-off of seven business rates debts totaling £651,694 and the Debt Management Policy including a Debt Fairness Charter.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Review of Council Tax Reduction Scheme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to approve a consultation on a revised Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2025/26, with the consultation results and final proposal to be reported back to the Committee in January 2025 and then to full Council for a final decision.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 120