Gareth Richards - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside)

Councillor Gareth Richards

 Liberal Democrat Party  Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside  Cycling Champion

Email: cllr.g.richards@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Transport and Air Quality Committee Planning Committee Council

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Committee Member

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

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee met to discuss an application to vary the conditions of a previously approved planning application for the redevelopment of the Twickenham Riverside site. The committee voted to approve the application, which included minor design alterations and landscaping changes, after hearing from a representative of the applicant and an interested ward councillor.

November 25, 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

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: 24

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 70