Councillor James Chard
Email: cllr.j.chard@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of transport-related matters, including the future of e-bike services, the borough's long-term transport strategy, and safety improvements on Hampton Court Road. The committee was also set to review ward concerns and consider the council's highway maintenance programme.
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.
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to discuss the Member Induction and Refresher Programme, an update on internal audit work, and the findings of the Twickenham Riverside audit report. The committee noted the proposed induction programme for councillors, received an update on the progress of internal audits, and reviewed the outcomes of the Twickenham Riverside project audit, noting that all recommendations have been agreed upon.
Decisions from Meetings
111 decisions · Page 12 of 23
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
Pavement (Vehicle) Crossover Review
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note the impact of the amended vehicle crossover application criteria on demand and approvals, and to consider whether to make observations to the Policy and Performance Board regarding its upcoming review of the matter.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations and note Councillor Millum's apology, with Councillor Cardy substituting for them.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting as an accurate record and authorize the Chair to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 111