John Coombs - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames ( Heathfield)

Councillor John Coombs

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

Email: Cllr.j.Coombs@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Planning Committee Council

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

32 meetings · Page 3 of 7

Committee Member

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Tuesday, 1 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee convened to discuss the council's governance, risk management, and audit activities. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, reviewed the annual governance statement, and discussed risk management and internal audit findings related to the change programme. The committee also agreed to move the date of the next meeting to November 24th.

July 01, 2025
Committee

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7.00 pm

June 17, 2025
Committee

Annual Council, Council - Tuesday, 13 May 2025 7.00 pm

May 13, 2025
Committee

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee - Thursday, 24 April 2025 7.00 pm

April 24, 2025
Committee

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 7.00 pm

April 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

90 decisions · Page 1 of 18

Ward Concerns

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve recommendations for a policy review regarding funerary approaches at Shacklegate Lane Allotments and Teddington Cemetery, including grave reuse, innovative burial styles, and increased resident engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the Committee Work Programme for committee business, subject to the discussion held.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, as there were no petitions presented to the committee.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting Councillor McLeod's virtual attendance and apologies for not being present in person.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 32

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 90