Councillor Jim Millard

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.

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the allocation of community infrastructure levy funds, review complaints, consider debt management, and address budget monitoring. The committee approved recommendations for community fund allocations, noted reports on complaints and infrastructure funding, and discussed the potential impact of the government's Fair Funding Review.

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.

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).

Orleans House Trust - Friday, 3 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Orleans House Trust was scheduled to meet on Friday, 3 October 2025, to discuss the annual report of activities delivered at Orleans House Gallery and to approve the report of the trustees and the statement of financial activities.