Richard Bennett - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (South Twickenham)

Councillor Richard Bennett

Green Party South Twickenham Chair of Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee

Email: cllr.r.bennett@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee (Member) Quality Accounts Sub-Committee Council (Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22 January 2026 1.30 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of important reports and updates concerning the health and wellbeing of Richmond residents. Key topics included annual reports on safeguarding children and adults, an update on social prescribing services, and a study on adult social care health needs.

January 22, 2026, 1:30 pm
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the performance of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, the adoption of a new charter for carers, and plans for the future of day services in Richmond. Key decisions included the approval of the Richmond Adult Carers' and Young Carers' Charter and the formation of a Community Partnership to deliver day services.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Member

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.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Revenue Budget 2025/26 (Including Fees and Charges)

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

...to approve revised charges effective from April 1, 2025, and to note and comment on the proposed revenue budget for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Richmond Housing Associations Annual Audit Report

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Richmond Housing Associations Annual Audit Report, which was presented for informational purposes.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Annual Report 2023/24

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

...to note and comment on the performance against key indicators in Appendix A of the Adult Social Care Annual Report 2023/24.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025

...to note the apologies received from Councillor Paulina Vassileva.

Recommendations Approved

Contract Award of Community Independent Living Service (CILS) Partnership, Health and Wellbeing Contract

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024

...to award the Community Independent Living Service (CILS) Partnership, Health and Wellbeing contract to Age UK Richmond for a period of 5 years and 5 months, with a possible extension of 5 years, and noted the integration of digital inclusion services and the synergies with the Modernising Day Services Offer programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 74