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 met on Monday 16 March 2026, agreeing to delegate authority for the borough's hire e-bike services to Forest Bikes as a sole provider, and approving the final draft of the Transport Strategy to 2040. The committee also agreed design concepts for Phase 1 of the Hampton Court Road Cycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements and approved the progression to informal consultation.
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
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Additional Budget Requests
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to approve funding for additional budget requests, including £435,000 for the Disabled Facilities Grant - Expanded Use, from the central contingency budget or other specified sources.
Recommendations Approved
Change Programme Update
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to note the progress, funding allocation, benefits strategy, and governance changes related to the organization's Change Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Investment and Funding Board Recommendation
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to add the Townmead Road Fire Suppression System project to the Council’s committed capital programme at an estimated cost of £800,000 in 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Request for Approval to Fund and Award of Contract to Deliver the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 14 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to approve a £73,000 budget increase for 2025/26 and award a contract for the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) Service from April 2025, delegating authority to the Assistant Chief Executive.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 111