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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 2 of 7

Committee Member

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 10.30 am

The Richmond Burial Ground Trust met on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, to discuss the management of the Richmond Old Burial Ground, a proposal to clear an area of scrub near the Grove Gardens Chapel entrance, and the Trust's statement of accounts. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Grove Gardens Chapel.

November 04, 2025
Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 3 November 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application from Oatley Coffee, located at 39 Priory Road, Hampton, for a new premises licence. After hearing arguments from the applicant, interested parties, and the licensing officer, the sub-committee decided to grant the licence with amended conditions, including restricting alcohol sales to certain hours and days, and requiring all 'off sales' to be in sealed containers.

November 03, 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
Committee Vice-Chair

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee meeting:

September 15, 2025
Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an opposed application for a new premises licence for Brasserie 1600, located at 80 High Street, Hampton Hill. After hearing arguments for and against the application, the sub-committee decided to grant the licence with specific conditions.

September 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Homelessness Forecasts and Rehousing Resources / Lettings Plan for 2025/26

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...the committee approved the report's contents, the forecasts for temporary accommodation use, the resources forecast and lettings plan, and delegated authority to the Executive Director, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance, to set reasonable and affordable rents for residents of the hub.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 69