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 13 of 23
Petitions
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the Transport and Air Quality Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Programme of Planned Highway Maintenance Works 2025/26
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the revised annual planned highway maintenance programmes for 2025/26, note the reserve schemes, and delegate subsequent changes to the Director of Environment & Community Services following consultation with the Committee Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the apologies received from Councillor Bishop and Councillor Dalton.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the Committee Work Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Bikehangars Phase 5
From: Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to proceed with a fifth phase of consultation and installation of up to 35 additional on-street bikehangars, subject to the outcome of the consultation and consideration of any representations received.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 111