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 Quality Accounts Sub-Committee Council Health and Wellbeing Board (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

30 meetings · Page 1 of 6

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
Committee Member

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.

November 17, 2025
Committee Deputy Mayor

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.

November 11, 2025
Committee Member

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, pedestrian improvements, cargo bike initiatives, and transport funding. The committee approved schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding submission for 2026/27, pilot projects for pedestrian priority improvements, and the expansion of cargo bike schemes. The committee also noted the underspend in the revenue budget and the latest position on the approved capital programme.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Petitions

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

...to approve the recommendations as there were no petitions reported to the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

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

Ward Concerns

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

...to approve the recommendations, noting there were no ward concerns raised.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 30

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77