Chris Varley - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( South Richmond)

Councillor Chris Varley

 Liberal Democrat Party  South Richmond  Lead Member for Housing and Vice-Chair Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee

Email: cllr.c.varley@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.

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Committee Member

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 Member

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The meeting was to focus on the proposed introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address vehicle idling, and to review the responses to a public consultation on the matter. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes of a previous meeting.

November 19, 2025
Committee Vice-Chair

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 17 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including approving a new domestic abuse policy for housing services, addressing homelessness, and setting the course for future care technology and public health initiatives. The committee approved a new domestic abuse policy and also approved tendering a contract for technology services.

November 17, 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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Update on development of the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024

...to support the development of a new climate strategy for Richmond, the committee noted the progress of engagement work and approved a 2-year partnership with MakeMyHouseGreen to offer a solar purchasing scheme for residents, subject to modern slavery compliance and positive financial review.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges Review - Leisure

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024

...to approve revised fees and charges for Leisure Services, as detailed in Appendices A1 to A8, effective between January 1st and April 1st, 2025 (except for allotments, effective October 1st, 2025), and a negative General Fund revenue budget variation of £60,100 in 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Update on the Joint Thames Strategies Refresh Project

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 11, 2024

To provide an update on progress in relation to the delivery of the Joint Thames Strategies Refresh Project following the award of RFCC funding.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 69