Councillor James Chard

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss several topics, including the approval of minutes, announcements, declarations of interest, petitions, public questions, member's questions, reports of the council's committees, a debate on opposition priority business, reports on joint arrangements and external organisations, reports of the Head of Paid Service, and notices of motion. The council adopted the Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030, and rejected a motion to abolish the committee system of governance. A motion on parking charges for large vehicles was also rejected, and a motion on the impact of fair funding review was approved.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 1 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee convened to discuss the council's governance, risk management, and audit activities. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, reviewed the annual governance statement, and discussed risk management and internal audit findings related to the change programme. The committee also agreed to move the date of the next meeting to November 24th.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including granting a lease for Pensford Field to Dose of Nature, and updates on the Twickenham Riverside development. Councillors also reviewed the council's financial performance and considered its approach to procurement.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Tuesday, 10 June 2025 7.00 pm

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 June 2025 7.00 pm