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 6 of 16
Roadmap to low waste future
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
...to move towards a low waste future by approving a new weighbridge, communication and surveying projects, soft plastic trials, a cross-party working group, and specific waste reduction targets.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Work Programme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Richmond's plan to focus on Women and Girls and boost participation, volunteering, coaching and employment in sports and physical activity.
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm - April 02, 2025
...to note the report and agree to a plan co-produced with stakeholders to increase participation by women and girls in sports and physical activity within the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 76