Alexander Ehmann - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( St Margarets and North Twickenham)

Councillor Alexander Ehmann

 Liberal Democrat Party  St Margarets and North Twickenham  Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee

Email: Cllr.A.Ehmann@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Transport and Air Quality Committee Council

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Committee Chair

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Richmond Corporate Plan, the committee work programme, and a draft towpath strategy. The committee will also consider changes to the legal status of the Thames Towpath.

December 08, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle idling vehicles, a debate on the challenges of adult social care, and several notices of motion concerning issues such as affordable housing and recognition for Police Community Support Officers. Councillors were also due to discuss reports from the council's committees and consider questions from both members and the public.

December 02, 2025
Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.

November 11, 2025
Committee Chair

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, pedestrian improvements, cargo bike initiatives, and transport funding. The committee approved schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding submission for 2026/27, pilot projects for pedestrian priority improvements, and the expansion of cargo bike schemes. The committee also noted the underspend in the revenue budget and the latest position on the approved capital programme.

November 10, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

October 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

70 decisions · Page 3 of 14

Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

... the Committee noted public engagement results, approved priority areas for inclusion, and acknowledged the upcoming publication of the Transport Strategy 2040 in early 2026.

Recommendations Approved

E-Bikes and E-scooters review

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

...to note current e-bike and e-scooter usage and developments, findings from a call for evidence, and proposals from the Devolution Bill, and to agree to continue e-bike services based on specified principles, the timetable for procuring future e-bike services, and participation in the extended TfL e-scooter trial.

Recommendations Approved

Q1 Quarterly Monitoring Report

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue budget underspend of £80,000 and the latest position on the approved capital programme for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 08, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 1.0

Decisions Recorded: 70