Welcome

RICHMOND UNITED GROUP (RUG)

The Richmond United Group consists of representatives from a number of campaign groups, residents’ groups and interest groups in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Meetings are held regularly to discuss common problems facing residents.

Improving consultation by the Council is a major issue.

The Richmond United Group has written to all councillors asking for openness, transparency and effective consultation. There is concern that restrictions are imposed on consultation allowed.

The need for transparency by the Council has been echoed by the Audit Commission in the 2007 Corporate Assessment in the Performance Management section.

The report states that the corporate-level performance management arrangements are inconsistent and lack rigour and transparency. Minutes are not always taken. It goes on to say that at some meetings only those in the room know what has been discussed.