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 8 of 23
Cost-of-Living Support Update
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the ongoing cost of living support for residents and businesses, the allocation of £3.9m from the Council's Emergency Funding Reserve, the spend for Tranche 6 of the Household Support Fund, the updated proposals for Household Support Fund Tranche 7, and proposals for the future of the Cost of Living Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Grant of a Lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Twickenham Riverside Development
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Capital and Revenue Outturn 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the 2024/25 revenue and capital outturn position, note the reserves position, and agree to budget additions as outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the contents of the Committee Work Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 111