John Coombs - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Heathfield)

Councillor John Coombs

Liberal Democrat Party Heathfield Vice-chair of the Planning Committee, Spokesperson for Arts

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

43 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee Member

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Member

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.

March 24, 2026, 7:00 pm

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