Councillor Jonathan Cardy

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.

Transport and Air Quality Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Transport and Air Quality Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, pedestrian improvements, cargo bike initiatives, and transport funding. The committee approved schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding submission for 2026/27, pilot projects for pedestrian priority improvements, and the expansion of cargo bike schemes. The committee also noted the underspend in the revenue budget and the latest position on the approved capital programme.

Policy and Performance Review Board - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Policy and Performance Review Board (PPRB) met to discuss management of highway grass verges, the community toilet scheme, domestic retrofits, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The board agreed to several recommendations, including further investigation of resident concerns regarding grass verge management, exploring options to improve the community toilet scheme, and continuing to monitor the implementation of domestic retrofit initiatives. The board also requested a follow-up report on AI in the coming years.

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).

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 4 August 2025 10.30 am

The Richmond upon Thames Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Grab & Go, a convenience store on George Street, Richmond. The committee decided to grant the licence with conditions, including reduced hours for alcohol sales, a requirement to lock away alcoholic beverages outside of licensed hours, and the use of ultraviolet pens to mark alcohol products.