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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Corporate Complaints Report for 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the Corporate Complaints Report for 2024/25, including its statistics, learning, context, and comparative analysis of complaints received and closed by Richmond Council.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Q2 Quarterly Monitoring
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the current projected overspend on the General Fund, the Committee's remit, and the latest position on the capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Fair Funding Review 2.0
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the potential impact of the Government’s Fair Funding Review and the Council's lobbying efforts for a fairer outcome for Richmond.
Recommendations Approved
Additional Budget Requests
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to approve funding for additional budget requests totaling £3,525,000 for the Capital Programme Review, demolition of buildings at the former Clarendon School site, and the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 Award, to be funded from various sources including a DfE Grant, capital resources/borrowing, and a Salix Grant.
Recommendations Approved
Commercial Cleaning and Associated Services Contract
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to award the Commercial Cleaning & Associated Services contract for council-managed operational buildings to Bidder B for an initial five years, with a possible extension of up to four more years, starting no later than May 1, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 120