Councillor Chris Varley
Email: cllr.c.varley@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, to discuss the council's budget monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, the proposed revenue budget for 2026-27, and the annual audit report of Richmond's housing associations. Key decisions included noting an projected overspend of £2.765 million for the current financial year and approving revised charges for various services.
Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning anti-social activity and dog control. The committee approved the draft revised orders for public consultation, which will run for over seven weeks.
Decisions from Meetings
76 decisions · Page 13 of 16
Community BlueScapes project update
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to support and promote the work of the Community BlueScapes Project, a £6 million grant-funded initiative to enhance flood resilience in the Beverley Brook hydrological catchment.
Recommendations Approved
Q2 Quarterly Monitoring report
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to note the projected £1,090,000 revenue budget overspend and the latest position on the capital programme within the committee's services.
Recommendations Approved
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
Contract award for the provision of green space management services for Richmond’s parks and other open spaces
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 11 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 11, 2024
This report recommends award of contract following the recent procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 76