Social Value Ideas for Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council

Primary surplus capacity

Primary schools are operating well below advised capacity, creating continuing pressure to rationalise provision. Henry Kilpin said occupancy is 83.7% with a 16.7% vacancy rate and almost 3,000 vacant…

“Currently, primaries are 83.7% occupancy, so we've got a vacancy rate of 16.7%, and we've got almost 3,000 vacancies across all year groups”

Consult five school reductions

The council is proposing permanent reductions in forms of entry at five community schools, with public consultation planned between November and January and a committee decision expected in January 20…

“we're proposing further permanent reductions at five schools this year. We're going to be undertaking public consultation shortly between November and…”

Licence decision pending

The sub-committee closed the hearing and said the decision would be issued in writing within five working days. This is the formal next step following consideration of representations, proposed condit…

“I will then formally close the hearing and the subcommittee will retire to discuss the application and seek advice on legal or procedural matters and …”

Premises licence review over nuisance

A formal review was brought against the Scrummery premises licence because of alleged public nuisance, public safety concerns and child protection issues linked to rugby-day trading. The committee was…

“Agenda item 3, the Scrummery, 105 Whitten Road, Trickenham, TW1, 1BZ. I now ask our Licencing Officer, Deborah, to present her report. Councillor? Cha…”

Budget gap and reserves

Members described a severe long-term funding gap, with a proposed council tax increase and use of reserves to balance the budget while the transformation programme is developed. The funding cut is lar…

“the most significant financial challenge this council has faced... a 29 million reduction by year three... We are therefore using reserves this year t…”