Chris Varley - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (South Richmond)

Councillor Chris Varley

Liberal Democrat Party South Richmond Lead Member for Housing and Vice-Chair Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee

Email: cllr.c.varley@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Council (Member) Regulatory Committee (Member) Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee (Vice-Chair) Richmond Burial Ground Trust (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Richmond Burial Ground Trust MOVED Member

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Member

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.

March 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Vice-Chair

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, to discuss the council's budget monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, the proposed revenue budget for 2026-27, and the annual audit report of Richmond's housing associations. Key decisions included noting an projected overspend of £2.765 million for the current financial year and approving revised charges for various services.

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Regulatory Committee Member

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning anti-social activity and dog control. The committee approved the draft revised orders for public consultation, which will run for over seven weeks.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 76