Councillor Richard Bennett
Email: cllr.r.bennett@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Quality Accounts Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Quality Accounts Sub-Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss the draft Quality Account for the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust for the 2025/2026 period. The committee was expected to review this document to inform the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames' response.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.30 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on Thursday, 12 March 2026, focused on updates regarding the Richmond Annual Director of Public Health Report, the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the South West London Mental Health Strategy. Key discussions also covered the progress of the Frailty programme and the Board's work programme.
Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 10 of 15
Presentation from SPEAR
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to receive a presentation from SPEAR, a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness in southwest London, and discussed their services, challenges, and funding situation within the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Concerns
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the recommendations, noting there were no ward concerns raised.
Recommendations Approved
Continued Participation in the London Sexual Health and Contraception e-service (SHL.uk)
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve Richmond upon Thames' continued participation in the City of London Corporation's procurement of a new contract for the London Sexual Health and Contraception e-Service, with an initial five-year term and potential extensions, and to approve associated contract values and management fees.
Recommendations Approved
Q2 Quarterly Budget Monitoring
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 22, 2024
...to note the projected £4.168m revenue budget overspend and the latest position on the capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
RHP Housing Report
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 22, 2024
...to note the report from RHP Housing Association, a scrutiny item.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 74