John Coombs - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( Heathfield)

Councillor John Coombs

 Liberal Democrat Party  Heathfield  Vice-chair of the Planning Committee, Spokesperson for Arts

Email: Cllr.j.Coombs@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Planning Committee Council

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

32 meetings · Page 7 of 7

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 19 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 19 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications and tree preservation orders. Key decisions included the approval of a residential development at 12 Park Road, Hampton Wick, and the refusal of a tree preservation order at 34 Cross Deep, Twickenham.

June 19, 2024
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 12 June 2024 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 12 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the procurement of a green space management contract, the Richmond Road East Twickenham Conservation Area Appraisal, and the tender for a litter enforcement contract. Decisions were made on all these topics, with significant implications for the borough's parks, conservation efforts, and litter management.

June 12, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

90 decisions · Page 1 of 18

Ward Concerns

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve recommendations for a policy review regarding funerary approaches at Shacklegate Lane Allotments and Teddington Cemetery, including grave reuse, innovative burial styles, and increased resident engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the Committee Work Programme for committee business, subject to the discussion held.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting Councillor McLeod's virtual attendance and apologies for not being present in person.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 32

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 90