Councillor John Coombs
Email: Cllr.j.Coombs@richmond.gov.uk
Council: Richmond upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee is scheduled to discuss the future of the borough's cultural framework and initiatives to reduce waste. The committee will also consider a petition regarding the closure of allotments.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 12 of 18
Directorate Budget Report 2025/26 incl Fees & Charges
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to approve the revised charges effective from April 1, 2025, and note the proposed budget for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to note the Domestic Retrofit Task & Finish Group's report, agree to its 16 recommendations for improving domestic retrofit in the borough, and note how these recommendations will be integrated into the Climate and Nature Strategy action plan.
Recommendations Approved
Arboriculture Contract
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to tender new contracts for arboriculture services commencing on 1 April 2026, and delegated authority for developing specifications, agreeing procurement strategies, and tendering the services to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with other executives and the Committee Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Community Toilet Scheme
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to extend the current Community Toilet Scheme management post for six months and create a one-year fixed-term Access Officer post to manage the scheme, noting the progress made against previous recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Arts Service
From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 7 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 07, 2025
...to note and advocate for the Arts service's strategic role, approve the proposed direction of Orleans House Gallery, and support ambitions for arts, culture, and creativity through strategic relationship building.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90