Clare Vollum - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Kew)

Councillor Clare Vollum

Liberal Democrat Party Kew Deputy Mayor and Dementia Champion

Email: cllr.c.vollum@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee (Member) Quality Accounts Sub-Committee Council (Deputy Mayor) Health and Wellbeing Board (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Deputy Mayor

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee Member

Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the performance of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, the adoption of a new charter for carers, and plans for the future of day services in Richmond. Key decisions included the approval of the Richmond Adult Carers' and Young Carers' Charter and the formation of a Community Partnership to deliver day services.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Member

Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10:00 am

The Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) meeting is scheduled to address urgent and emergency care delivery, the implementation of a same day access model in primary care, and the application of continuing healthcare criteria. Also included on the agenda is discussion of special educational needs (SEN) continence services, a review of the North West London JHOSC recommendations tracker, and the JHOSC work programme for 2025/26.

December 09, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Richmond Care Homes – Future Model Report

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024

...to prepare for the end of a PFI contract with Care UK, they approved a procurement route for a single service provider to deliver specialist care and facilities management in care homes for an initial 10-year contract, with possible extensions, and noted the intention to seek capital investment for bed reconfiguration to support residents with dementia and complex needs.

Recommendations Approved

Richmond Day Services - Future Model

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024

...to modernise day services, the committee approved the integration and alignment of social care day support services, the remodelling of council-managed day centre services to operate from two locations in East Sheen and Ham, and the direction of travel to reconfigure and integrate council-managed day centre services as part of the specialist provision within the 'Day Services in Richmond Programme'.

Recommendations Approved

Presentation from SPEAR

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Monday, 16 December 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024

...to receive a presentation from SPEAR, a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness in southwest London, and discussed their services, challenges, and funding situation within the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Roadmap to Health and Care Integration

From: Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee - Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 22, 2024

...to note the overview of the health and care integration priorities for the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 84