Julia Neden-Watts - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( Twickenham Riverside)

Councillor Julia Neden-Watts

 Liberal Democrat Party  Twickenham Riverside  Deputy Leader and Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee

Email: cllr.j.neden-watts@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Committee Chair

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 6.00 pm, NEW

The Richmond Burial Ground Trust is scheduled to meet to discuss the proposed Circular Economy Hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, and to consider any declarations of interest.

December 10, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.

December 02, 2025
Committee Chair

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

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, busking, and leisure services. The committee approved the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, adopted a voluntary code of conduct for buskers, and agreed to a review of leisure service fees and charges.

November 18, 2025
Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Directorate Budget Report 2025/26 incl Fees & Charges

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to approve the revised charges effective from April 1, 2025, and note the proposed budget for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to note the Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group's report, agree to its 16 recommendations for improving domestic retrofit in the borough, and note how these recommendations will be integrated into the Climate and Nature Strategy action plan.

Recommendations Approved

Arboriculture Contract

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025

...to tender new contracts for arboriculture services commencing on 1 April 2026, and delegated authority for developing specifications, agreeing procurement strategies, and tendering the services to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other executives and the Committee Chair.

Recommendations Approved

Community Toilet Scheme

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025

...to extend the current Community Toilet Scheme management post for six months and create a one-year fixed-term Access Officer post to manage the scheme, noting the progress made against previous recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Update on the Arts Service

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025

...to note and advocate for the Arts service's strategic role, approve the proposed direction of Orleans House Gallery, and support ambitions for arts, culture, and creativity through strategic relationship building.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 90