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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Government Approach to Housing Delivery - approval of updates to the Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note recent government housing delivery publications, delegate the preparation and publication of an updated Housing Delivery Test Action Plan and Local Development Scheme to the Interim Director of Place in consultation with the Committee Chair, and appoint a designated officer.
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Infrastructure Plan
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note the report's contents, agree to the appended Leisure Infrastructure Plan and year one action plan, note the inclusion of a £2m capital investment in the capital programme update, and note that additional funding will be sought from the preferred leisure services provider to enhance services.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Community Toilet Scheme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to extend the current Community Toilet Scheme management post for six months and create a one-year fixed-term Access Officer post to manage the scheme, noting the progress made against previous recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Arts Service
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to note and advocate for the Arts service's strategic role, approve the proposed direction of Orleans House Gallery, and support ambitions for arts, culture, and creativity through strategic relationship building.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 69