Rachel Williamson
Council: Richmond upon Thames
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the Council's financial strategy, including the Treasury Management Strategy, the Richmond Growth Plan, and the Corporate Quarter 3 Monitoring Report. Key decisions included recommending the Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy to the Council for approval, endorsing the draft Richmond Growth Plan, and noting the Council's projected £2.7 million revenue overspend for the current financial year.
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.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the allocation of community infrastructure levy funds, review complaints, consider debt management, and address budget monitoring. The committee approved recommendations for community fund allocations, noted reports on complaints and infrastructure funding, and discussed the potential impact of the government's Fair Funding Review.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee for Richmond Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025 to discuss the borough's financial strategy, capital projects, and various initiatives related to economic growth and sustainability. The committee was also expected to discuss the tendering process for a commercial cleaning contract, and proposals for the future of a former school site.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 1 of 25
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee decided to note the Committee Work Programme on 20 November 2025. The Committee Work Programme outlines upcoming decisions including project updates, budget requests, and strategy approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Management and Collection of Debts
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee resolved to approve the write-off of two debts totalling £156,787 on 20 November 2025. The committee also noted actions taken to manage debt and support those struggling to pay, and noted debts totalling £4,261,938 written off under delegated authority.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25 on the Council's website. The committee also delegated to the Executive Director of Finance the republication of Infrastructure Funding Statements where modifications are required. They committed to lobbying the Government to safeguard the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Community Fund Round 6
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the Richmond Community Fund Round 6 allocations on 20 November 2025. The committee approved the recommended allocation of £1,108,451 in grants, a revenue budget addition of the same amount, and agreed to open a supplementary round for Ham and Petersham. The Assistant Chief Executive was delegated authority to make minor adjustments to awarded amounts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 121 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.