Councillor James Chard

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, pedestrian improvements, cargo bike initiatives, and transport funding. The committee approved schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding submission for 2026/27, pilot projects for pedestrian priority improvements, and the expansion of cargo bike schemes. The committee also noted the underspend in the revenue budget and the latest position on the approved capital programme.

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 30 September 2025 7.00 pm

The licensing sub-committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for the Allianz Stadium on Whitton Road, Twickenham. The sub-committee decided to grant the application in part, limiting the number of major non-sporting events (Category B) to three per year, with only one allowed on a day other than a Saturday. They also set conditions for Category C events, including limiting outdoor events to the north or west concourse and car park, and limiting the number of outdoor Category C events to 28 days per year, with a maximum capacity of 2,500 people.

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

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss the Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040, the future of e-bike and e-scooter services in the borough, and the Q1 quarterly monitoring report. The committee agreed to continue e-bike services and participate in the TfL e-scooter trial, and also approved priority areas for inclusion in the Transport Strategy 2040.

Policy and Performance Review Board - Thursday, 17 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Policy Performance and Review Board met to discuss voter identification, corporate performance, and the corporate plan for 2025-26. Councillors agreed to send a letter to the borough's three MPs regarding voter ID, and also discussed key performance indicators relating to domestic violence, planning appeals, and domestic retrofit. The board also reviewed the committee work programme.