James Chard - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( Twickenham Riverside)

Councillor James Chard

 Liberal Democrat Party  Twickenham Riverside  Vice-Chair Transport & Air Quality Committee.

Email: cllr.j.chard@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Transport and Air Quality Committee Regulatory Committee Finance, Policy and Resources Committee Council Policy and Performance Review Board

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Committee Vice-Chair

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Richmond Corporate Plan, the committee work programme, and a draft towpath strategy. The committee will also consider changes to the legal status of the Thames Towpath.

December 08, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle idling vehicles, a debate on the challenges of adult social care, and several notices of motion concerning issues such as affordable housing and recognition for Police Community Support Officers. Councillors were also due to discuss reports from the council's committees and consider questions from both members and the public.

December 02, 2025
Committee Member

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the 2024/25 accounts and external audit report, an internal audit update, a strategic review of risk management, and a fraud update. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme.

November 24, 2025
Committee Member

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.

November 19, 2025
Committee Member

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

Decisions from Meetings

103 decisions · Page 2 of 21

Pedestrian Priority Pilot Project

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

...to enhance pedestrian amenity, the committee noted the methodology for prioritizing investment and agreed to implement proposed measures through pilot projects on The Terrace and Hampton Road.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions

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

...to approve the recommendations, despite there being no petitions presented to the committee.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

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

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Ward Concerns

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

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

Recommendations Approved

Q2 Quarterly Monitoring Report

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

...to note the forecast revenue budget underspend of £316,000 and the latest position on the approved capital programme for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 103