James Chard - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Twickenham Riverside)

Councillor James Chard

Liberal Democrat Party Twickenham Riverside Vice-Chair Transport & Air Quality Committee.

Email: cllr.j.chard@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Transport and Air Quality Committee (Vice-Chair) Regulatory Committee (Member) Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Member) Council (Member) Policy and Performance Review Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Regulatory Committee Member

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The committee will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Transport and Air Quality Committee Vice-Chair

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, review the progress of various transport and air quality initiatives, and consider updates on highway maintenance and cycle parking. Key topics include proposed fee revisions, the highway maintenance programme for 2026/27, and plans for expanding bikehangar provision.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee Member

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the annual contracts report and procurement update, the cost of living support update, the Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year performance report, and the London Councils borough subscription. The committee approved the proposed budget for the London Councils Grant Scheme for 2026-27 and noted updates on procurement plans and cost of living support initiatives.

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Vice-Chair

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

The Transport and Air Quality Committee agreed to changes to the legal status of the Thames towpath and approved a draft towpath movement strategy, which aims to enhance the nationally significant asset, improve access, and promote active travel. The committee also reviewed the Richmond Corporate Plan's mid-year performance, focusing on key performance indicators related to corporate priorities.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Bus service review

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Tuesday, 10 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 10, 2025

...to note the performance of bus routes in the borough over the past year and progress on bus priorities agreed in June 2024, and to consider further recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

General Update on Long Term Traffic Engineering Schemes

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Tuesday, 10 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 10, 2025

...to note updates on long-term, high-cost traffic engineering projects, including cycle and road safety schemes on Hampton Court Road, Hospital Bridge Road, and the A310 corridor, as well as improvements to Kew Road and Hampton Wick roundabout.

Recommendations Approved

Q4 Revenue and Capital Outturn Report 2024/25

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Tuesday, 10 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 10, 2025

...to note the £409,000 underspend on revenue services and the outturn position on the approved capital programme for the financial year 2024/25.

For Determination

Ward Concerns

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the ward concern raised by Councillor Mansfield about the delays in delivering the promised changes for Railshead Road in St Margaret's.

Recommendations Approved

Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30

From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025

...to approve the Air Quality Action Plan for 2025-2030, with adjustments including a pilot program on non-exhaust vehicle emissions, investigation of impacts on nurseries, emphasis on opposition to Heathrow expansion, further targeting of engine idling, and improved readability, while also sharing consultation responses with relevant teams to assist planning.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 111