Councillor Jim Millard
Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Lead Member
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
91 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 20 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee is scheduled to convene on Monday 22 June 2026, with a key focus on the future of Richmond Town Centre and the ongoing support for residents facing the cost of living crisis. The committee's agenda also includes a review of the council's financial performance for the past year and its corporate plan achievements.
Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Tuesday 19 May 2026 saw the election of Councillor Nancy Baldwin as the new Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, and the appointment of Councillor Gareth Roberts as Leader of the Council, alongside Councillors Alex Ehmann and Jim Millard as joint Deputy Leaders. The meeting also approved the programme of meetings for the upcoming municipal year and confirmed various committee appointments and the members' allowances scheme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
109 decisions · Page 1 of 22
Committee Work Programme
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee decided to note the Committee Work Programme on 20 November 2025. The Committee Work Programme outlines upcoming decisions including project updates, budget requests, and strategy approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Management and Collection of Debts
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee resolved to approve the write-off of two debts totalling £156,787 on 20 November 2025. The committee also noted actions taken to manage debt and support those struggling to pay, and noted debts totalling £4,261,938 written off under delegated authority.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25 on the Council's website. The committee also delegated to the Executive Director of Finance the republication of Infrastructure Funding Statements where modifications are required. They committed to lobbying the Government to safeguard the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Community Fund Round 6
From: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 20, 2025
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved the Richmond Community Fund Round 6 allocations on 20 November 2025. The committee approved the recommended allocation of £1,108,451 in grants, a revenue budget addition of the same amount, and agreed to open a supplementary round for Ham and Petersham. The Assistant Chief Executive was delegated authority to make minor adjustments to awarded amounts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 91
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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