Councillor Chris Varley
Lead Member for Housing and Vice-Chair Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
93 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 17 November 2026 - 7.00 pm
Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Monday, 16 November 2026 - 10.30 am
Special Standing Committee on Heathrow - Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Special Standing Committee on Heathrow met to discuss and approve the council's response to the government's consultation on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS). The committee heard from council officers and invited guests, ultimately agreeing to submit a detailed objection to the proposed expansion, citing concerns over noise, air quality, climate change, economic viability, and surface access.
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026 and unanimously adopted a new policy aimed at addressing temporary accommodation costs. This policy, the Private Rented Sector Offer policy, will enable the council to offer settled accommodation in the private rented sector to households at risk of homelessness, with the aim of reducing costs and improving choices for those facing homelessness.
Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2026 saw councillors debate and ultimately pass a motion calling for a fully connected Hammersmith Bridge, capable of carrying public transport and emergency services, and not just pedestrians and cyclists. The council also agreed to extend two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and dog control issues, and approved the appointment of Anna Popovici as the new Chief Executive for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.
Decisions from Meetings
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Private Rented Sector Offer Policy
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 pm - July 30, 2026
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided to adopt the Private Rented Sector Offer Policy on 30 July 2026. This policy provides a framework for using private rented accommodation to discharge the main housing duty. The decision included noting the wider homelessness transformation context and implementing the policy with immediate effect.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework Annual Performance Report 2024-25
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 16, 2026
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council noted and commented on Richmond's performance against ASCOF indicators. The committee approved recommendations on 16/06/2026. The council is prioritising developing more accessible local overnight respite provision, continued support for family carers, and longer-term commissioning solutions.
Recommendations Approved
Care Quality Commission Assessment in Adult Social Care
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 16, 2026
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided to note the positive outcome of the CQC assessment and the areas of improvement identified on 16 June 2026. The committee noted the positive outcome of the CQC assessment and the areas of improvement identified. Areas for development will be incorporated into the Council's Transformation Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Richmond Corporate Plan 2025/26 End-Year Performance Report
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 16, 2026
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council noted progress on Richmond Corporate Plan actions and performance against key indicators on 16 June 2026. The committee also considered if any performance areas should be recommended for the Policy and Performance Review Board's workplan.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Outturn 2025/26
From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 16, 2026
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee noted that the revenue budget outturn position was £2.633m overspent and noted the outturn position on the capital programme on 16 June 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 93
- Average per month
- 1.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 83