Councillor Alan Juriansz
Email: cllr.a.juriansz@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Alan Juriansz's council service, particularly in 2025, demonstrates a strong and evolving commitment to enhancing sport, leisure, and environmental sustainability within the community. While his activity in 2024 is not detailed, his extensive engagement in 2025 highlights a strategic and hands-on approach to policy development and implementation.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Juriansz's primary focus in 2025 revolved around the Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy.
This strategy, which he updated, aimed to foster greater inclusion, boost community involvement, and embed sustainability within the sector. He was particularly invested in ensuring the accessibility and improvement of leisure facilities, advocating for consistent swim timetables, and promoting outreach programs to engage underrepresented groups. Environmental concerns also featured prominently, with Juriansz seeking detailed information on indicator species and citizen science initiatives.
Evolution of Focus:
While specific details from 2024 are absent, the depth and breadth of Juriansz's involvement in 2025 suggest a proactive and strategic evolution of his priorities. His leadership roles on the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, coupled with his representation for London Youth Games Ltd., indicate a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of these areas. The emphasis on updating and reporting on the success of the Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy points to a focus on tangible outcomes and continuous improvement.
Most Significant Contributions (2025):
Juriansz's most significant contributions in 2025 include:
- Updating and championing the
Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy
: This involved outlining plans for increased inclusion, community engagement, and sustainability, and reporting on its successful first year. - Driving improvements in leisure management: He was instrumental in the contract award for leisure management, focusing on upgrading facilities and ensuring accessibility.
- Advocating for inclusive participation: Juriansz actively pushed for outreach programs to engage underrepresented groups and addressed challenges in providing adequate facilities for growing sports teams, especially for women and girls.
- Promoting environmental awareness: His inquiries into indicator species and citizen science projects demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
Across his documented service, Juriansz consistently demonstrates an interest in:
- Sport and physical activity: He views these as crucial for community building and youth inspiration.
- Inclusivity and accessibility: A recurring theme is ensuring that sports and leisure opportunities are available to all, particularly marginalized groups.
- Strategic planning and implementation: Juriansz is involved in developing, updating, and overseeing the execution of key strategies.
- Environmental sustainability: He shows a keen interest in environmental matters and their integration into council initiatives.
In summary, Alan Juriansz has established himself as a dedicated and forward-thinking council member, with a particularly impactful presence in 2025. His work has been instrumental in shaping policies that promote active lifestyles, environmental responsibility, and equitable access to community resources.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Alan Juriansz held significant leadership roles, primarily as Vice-Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, and also served on the Policy and Performance Review Board and as a representative for London Youth Games Ltd. His activities spanned discussions on budgets, capital programs, and strategic initiatives for sport and leisure. A key focus was the Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy,
which he updated in November, highlighting its successful first year and outlining plans for increased inclusion, community involvement, and sustainability. Juriansz was instrumental in the contract award for leisure management, emphasizing its role in upgrading leisure centers and promoting accessibility, and ensuring consistency in swim timetables. He also advocated for outreach programs to increase participation from underrepresented groups. Juriansz demonstrated a keen interest in environmental matters, seeking clarification on indicator species and the scope of citizen science projects. He also underscored the importance of sports in community building and inspiring youth, referencing the success of the Red Roses and aligning it with the Richmond Move strategy. Juriansz acknowledged the challenges in providing adequate facilities for growing sports teams, particularly for women and girls, and mentioned ongoing work on a playing pitches strategy and a network focused on identifying participation barriers.
Monthly Activity in 2025
In December 2025, Alan Juriansz commended Natalie and the Red Roses for their success with Park Lane Stables, calling it a prize asset
and highlighting their role in inspiring young people through their World Cup achievements. He emphasized how these successes demonstrate the power of sports and physical activity to help people achieve excellence and bring people together,
which aligns with the Richmond Move strategy. Juriansz also acknowledged the significant challenge
of providing adequate facilities for growing sports teams, particularly for women and girls. He mentioned the ongoing development of a playing pitches strategy and a working group focused on identifying participation barriers, which has contributed to the community sports and physical activity network.
He directed further questions on this topic to the minutes of a prior committee meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
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During November 2025, Councillor Alan Juriansz, in his role as Vice-Chair and Lead Member for Sport, presented an update on the Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy.
He highlighted the strategy's successful first year, noting achievements such as the Fairer Access scheme and the establishment of CSPAN. Juriansz also detailed plans for the second year, focusing on increased inclusion, community involvement, and sustainability, with specific initiatives including mentoring for young people with SEND and improving dementia-friendly facilities. He also clarified that the council maintains control over pricing policies for the outsourced Richmond Pools on the Park and Tellington Pools, stating: > Well, I think, I think Alex has covered pretty much everything there. The only thing I would add is that, I think it's worth emphasising that, although we've outsourced the two pools, Richmond Pools on the Park and Tellington Pools, we are, we still control the pricing policy, and it comes up, and this is part of that. So, I think it's worth emphasising that.
Meetings in November 2025
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During the Policy and Performance Review Board meeting on October 21, 2025, Councillor Alan Juriansz sought clarification on the difference between positive and negative indicator species, asking,
He also questioned the scope of the citizen science project, specifically inquiring about the adequacy of seven individuals to monitor all rural cut bridges:
Thank you for that. I just wanted to ask if you could give us some more information about the differences between a positive and the negative indicator species.
Are you able to get around all of the rural cut bridges with those seven?
Meetings in October 2025
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During the September 16, 2025, Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting, Councillor Alan Juriansz, in his capacity as Vice-Chair, provided a statement on the contract award for leisure management. He stressed the report's importance for the leisure strategy's action plan and the Richmond Moves campaign, noting that the approved contract would facilitate substantial capital investment and upgrades at both leisure centres. Key improvements mentioned include a new lift for better accessibility and a sustainable sauna/steam room at Pools on the Park (POTP). Councillor Juriansz also highlighted the contract's requirement for an outreach program to boost participation from underrepresented resident groups. He thanked the officers for their significant work on the procurement process and assured Ms. Philippa Edmunds that current swim timetables for all pools would remain consistent throughout the year.
Meetings in September 2025
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During July 2025, Alan Juriansz was appointed Vice-Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee. He also took on roles on the Policy and Performance Review Board and as a representative for London Youth Games Ltd.
Meetings in July 2025
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During May 2025, Councillor Alan Juriansz was appointed Vice-Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sport Committee and also appointed to the Policy and Performance Review Board. He participated in discussions and voting on the Revenue Budget Strategy and Council Tax 2025/2026, voting against an amendment and in favor of the original recommendations. He also voted in favor of approving the updated capital program, its funding, and the 2025/26 Capital Strategy. Councillor Juriansz highlighted the objective of senior council officers on the Women's Rugby World Cup London Steering Group to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive event, noting that the steering group shares a joint objective.
Meetings in May 2025
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Councillor Alan Juriansz (Vice-Chair) attended the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting on April 2, 2025. The available information does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by him during the meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
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During February 2025, Alan Juriansz served as Vice-Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee at the meeting held on February 11, 2025.
Meetings in February 2025
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During January 2025, Alan Juriansz was listed as the Vice-Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee. While he was present at the meeting on January 7, 2025, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during that meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.
Policy and Performance Review Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Policy and Performance Review Board (PPRB) met to review the council's mid-year corporate performance for 2025/26 and to discuss the approach to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the future. The board noted the overall positive performance, with 83% of indicators on target, and discussed proposals for streamlining the KPI framework, incorporating the new Local Outcomes Framework, and enhancing performance visualisation tools.
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met on 11 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the year, the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, and an update on the delivery of the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy. Key decisions included the approval of revised fees and charges for various services and noting the proposed budget for 2026/27.
Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 27 January 2026 saw councillors discuss and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, the retention of the committee system of governance, and policies regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and housing development. Decisions were also made regarding business rates for the hospitality sector and the future of allotments.
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to adopt an updated events policy for the borough's parks and open spaces, and to review the mid-year performance of the Richmond Corporate Plan. The committee also discussed updates to its work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Ward Concerns
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve recommendations for a policy review regarding funerary approaches at Shacklegate Lane Allotments and Teddington Cemetery, including grave reuse, innovative burial styles, and increased resident engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee decided to approve the Committee Work Programme on 18 November 2025. The committee agreed the Committee Work Programme for committee business, subject to discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting Councillor McLeod's virtual attendance and apologies for not being present in person.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 118
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 90 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.