Councillor Jim Millard
Email: cllr.j.millard@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
90 meetings · Page 3 of 18
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).
Orleans House Trust - Friday, 3 October 2025 2.00 pm
The Orleans House Trust was scheduled to meet on Friday, 3 October 2025, to discuss the annual report of activities delivered at Orleans House Gallery and to approve the report of the trustees and the statement of financial activities.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee for Richmond Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday, 25 September 2025 to discuss the borough's financial strategy, capital projects, and various initiatives related to economic growth and sustainability. The committee was also expected to discuss the tendering process for a commercial cleaning contract, and proposals for the future of a former school site.
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.
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, saw the approval of a significant additional investment for the Twickenham Riverside development and the granting of a lease for Pensford Field to Dose of Nature. The committee also reviewed the Council's end-of-year performance for 2024/25, discussed the refresh of the Richmond Corporate Plan for 2025/26, and approved updates to the Council's Responsible Procurement Strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
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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: 90
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 109 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.