Rob O`Carroll - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Whitton)

Councillor Rob O`Carroll

Liberal Democrat Party Whitton

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

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair) Education and Children's Services Committee (Member) Regulatory Committee (Vice-Chair) Council (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Regulatory Committee Vice-Chair

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.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for The Mirror Café. The meeting will also address the procedure for hearings and any declarations of interest.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Education and Children's Services Committee Member

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to review the council's financial performance for the current year and to consider proposed budgets for the upcoming financial year. Discussions also covered school admissions, capital maintenance programmes, and the overall performance of children's services.

January 29, 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
Licensing Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Hagen Espresso Bar, located at 52 Hill Street, Richmond, TW9 1TW. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption between 10:00 and 18:00, Monday to Sunday. The premises will also be open to the public during these hours.

January 21, 2026, 11:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Contract Extension with Achieving for Children (AfC)

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to extend Achieving for Children's contract for five years with no changes to the contract, specification, or annexes.

Recommendations Approved

AfC Annual Reports 2023-24

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

... to discuss and provide comment on the Achieving for Children Impact Report, Equalities Report, and Annual Report and Accounts.

Recommendations Approved

Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...the Education and Children's Services Committee of Richmond upon Thames decided to note the Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report, including the projected underspend on the General Fund revenue services, the forecast overspend on the ringfenced Dedicated Schools Grant, and the latest position on the Capital Programme.

Recommendations Approved

CAMHS Review

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to note the findings and recommendations of the independent CAMHS review and endorse the ICB's proposed implementation plan, contingent on securing appropriate funding for children in Richmond.

Recommendations Approved

Children Act 1989 Statutory Complaints Policy

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to adopt a new Children Act 1989 Statutory Complaints Policy outlining the Council's application of statutory complaints legislation and its interaction with other policies.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 85