Councillor Chris Varley

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.

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 10.30 am

The Richmond Burial Ground Trust met on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, to discuss the management of the Richmond Old Burial Ground, a proposal to clear an area of scrub near the Grove Gardens Chapel entrance, and the Trust's statement of accounts. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Grove Gardens Chapel.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 3 November 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application from Oatley Coffee, located at 39 Priory Road, Hampton, for a new premises licence. After hearing arguments from the applicant, interested parties, and the licensing officer, the sub-committee decided to grant the licence with amended conditions, including restricting alcohol sales to certain hours and days, and requiring all 'off sales' to be in sealed containers.

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).