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 (Member) Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Member) Special Standing Committee on Heathrow (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Special Standing Committee on Heathrow Member

Special Standing Committee on Heathrow - Thursday, 5 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Special Standing Committee on Heathrow is scheduled to meet to discuss updates on Heathrow Airport's expansion plans. The committee will receive a report detailing recent developments and the council's ongoing opposition to any expansion that would increase disruption for residents.

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss and determine several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a new housing development at Sion Court, Twickenham, and the expansion of food retail facilities at Kew Retail Park, with the approval of applications for both Unit 1A and Units 5-7.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee Member

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the annual contracts report and procurement update, the cost of living support update, the Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year performance report, and the London Councils borough subscription. The committee approved the proposed budget for the London Councils Grant Scheme for 2026-27 and noted updates on procurement plans and cost of living support initiatives.

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Chair

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to discuss an updated policy for events in the borough's parks and open spaces, and review the mid-year performance of the Richmond Corporate Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider its own work programme.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to approve the Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030 and its accompanying Action Plan for 2025, outlining the borough's strategic approach to tackling climate change over the next five years.

Recommendations Approved

End of Year (Q4) 2024/25 performance report and 2025/26 refresh of Richmond Corporate Plan

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to note progress on Richmond Corporate Plan (RCP) actions, note performance against RCP key indicators, agree on proposed RCP actions and key indicators for 2025/26, and recommend treatment of verges for consideration in the Policy and Performance Review Board’s workplan.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of tree supply, planting, and aftercare services

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to approve the tendering of new contracts for tree supply, planting, and aftercare services, commencing in April 2026 for a period of four years with an option to extend for a further four years, and to delegate authority for developing the specification, procurement strategy, and tendering process to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other relevant parties.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 90