Councillor Chas Warlow
Email: cllr.c.warlow@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss the future of Shacklegate Lane allotments, the delivery of the Culture Richmond
strategy, and plans for a low-waste future. The committee heard passionate arguments regarding the proposed closure of Shacklegate Lane allotments to extend Teddington Cemetery, ultimately deciding to proceed with the cemetery expansion. Significant progress was noted on the Culture Richmond
strategy, with plans to continue its implementation and enhance partnerships. The committee also approved a roadmap for achieving a low-waste future, including new recycling initiatives and trials.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 10 of 18
Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note the Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group's report, agree to its 16 recommendations for improving domestic retrofit in the borough, and note how these recommendations will be integrated into the Climate and Nature Strategy action plan.
Recommendations Approved
Government Approach to Housing Delivery - approval of updates to the Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note recent government housing delivery publications, delegate the preparation and publication of an updated Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme to the Interim Director of Place in consultation with the Committee Chair, and appoint a designated officer.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030, Adaptation and Resilience Strategy, Retrofit Strategy and Update on 2024 RCES Action Plan
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to approve the draft Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030 for consultation, approve the Richmond Adaptation and Resilience Strategy and the Richmond Retrofit Strategy, and note the report on the Richmond Community Reporters, the council's emissions data, and updates on the previous Richmond Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Infrastructure Plan
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note the report's contents, agree to the appended Leisure Infrastructure Plan and year one action plan, note the inclusion of a £2m capital investment in the capital programme update, and note that additional funding will be sought from the preferred leisure services provider to enhance services.
Recommendations Approved
Arboriculture Contract
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to tender new contracts for arboriculture services commencing on 1 April 2026, and delegated authority for developing specifications, agreeing procurement strategies, and tendering the services to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other executives and the Committee Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 90