Conservatives win support for £1 million extra for adult social care Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 At the September 9th 2021 Adult Social Services, Health and Housing committee on Richmond Council the Conservative team secured a major success when the committee voted to retain an additional £1million to be spent on its work to support those in need across the borough. In a Conservative amendment proposed by Councillor Geoffrey Samuel (Hampton North) and second by Councillor Peter Buckwell... Local News
Hammersmith Bridge - A Conversation With The Leader of Richmond Council 4th June 2021 A conversation that could have happened this week between a Richmond Borough resident and Cllr Roberts, the Liberal Democrat Leader of Richmond Council... Local News
Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Latest Skeleton Proposals For Hammersmith Bridge Show Four Years Have Been Wasted - But Finally Show A Path Forward 5th April 2021 Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s recently revealed proposals for Hammersmith Bridge, the Ritblat/Foster bridge solution, that include part financing through a... Local News
Temporary toilets in Richmond and Twickenham are a victory for common sense, community groups and Conservative Councillors 26th March 2021 Last Spring when lockdown restrictions were relaxed Conservative Councillors warned LibDem Council Leader Gareth Roberts that social distancing and Government... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council chooses to hold its hands up on the introduction of the £12.50 ULEZ later this year - just like they have done on Hammersmith Bridge. 23rd March 2021 Richmond Borough Conservative Group have raised concerns about the planned introduction of the extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in Richmond later this... Assembly News
Lib Dem Run Richmond Council spending millions on Twickenham Riverside Development but refuse to disclose the full amount whilst not backing plans to rejuvenate high streets in Hampton Wick and Heathfield. 16th March 2021 This Lib Dem administration has already committed £4.4m in the capital budget for the redevelopment of Twickenham Riverside. The full cost is still not... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council vote down an amendment to give back to residents the £1.5m the council is saving by not having to pay Transport for London this year for Concessionary fares 15th March 2021 An impact of the pandemic has been a change to how much and where people travel. For Richmond and Twickenham that means that there have been lower passenger... Local News
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council will raise Council Tax by 4.65% this year despite a £5m underspend 11th March 2021 Council tax for a band D property in Richmond is set to go up by £87 after the Lib Dem Administration pushed through the increase despite opposition from... Local News
Cllr Aphra Brandreth's Richmond Budget Speech 3rd March 2021 Thank you Mr Mayor. I would like to start by thanking officers for their help and support, particularly given the unique challenges that everyone has faced over... Local News
Cllr Rowena Bass' speech on Kingston Council's Budget 27th February 2021 Budget Council Speech 25 February 2021 – Cllr Rowena Bass (Deputy Group Leader & Opposition Spokesperson for Finance) Thank you, Madam Mayor for letting me... Speeches
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
