Councillor Jeremy Davis

Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Programme and funding review. A significant increase in Council Tax of 4.81% was approved, which includes a 2.99% rise for general expenditure and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept. The Council also approved an ambitious capital programme totalling £303.2 million over six years, funded through a combination of borrowing, grants, reserves, and developer contributions.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to discuss the Member Induction and Refresher Programme, an update on internal audit work, and the findings of the Twickenham Riverside audit report. The committee noted the proposed induction programme for councillors, received an update on the progress of internal audits, and reviewed the outcomes of the Twickenham Riverside project audit, noting that all recommendations have been agreed upon.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss two planning applications. The first application concerned the demolition of an existing building at 42 High Street, Teddington, and its replacement with a new building containing residential flats and retail units. The second application was a variation to a previously approved planning permission at 83 Udney Park Road, Teddington, to allow for additional bedrooms within the roof space of the proposed dwellinghouses.

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Regulatory Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the extension of two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning anti-social activity and dog control. The committee approved the draft revised orders for public consultation, which will run for over seven weeks.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026, discussing a range of issues including traffic speeds on Church Road, the Directorate's budget for 2026/27, highway maintenance programmes, and the expansion of cycle parking facilities. Key decisions included approving the proposed budget and fees for the upcoming financial year, noting an underspend in the Q3 monitoring report, and agreeing to proceed with highway maintenance programmes. The committee also approved the consultation for additional bike hangars and the waiving of car club permit fees until April 2027, alongside plans to repurpose vacant car club bays. Furthermore, the permanent implementation of two School Streets and updates on future School Street initiatives were discussed and approved.