Julia Neden-Watts - Councillor for Richmond upon Thames (Twickenham Riverside)

Councillor Julia Neden-Watts

Liberal Democrat Party Twickenham Riverside Deputy Leader and Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee

Email: cllr.j.neden-watts@richmond.gov.uk

Council: Richmond upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Member) Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Member) Special Standing Committee on Heathrow (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Special Standing Committee on Heathrow Member

Special Standing Committee on Heathrow - Thursday, 5 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Special Standing Committee on Heathrow is scheduled to meet to discuss updates on Heathrow Airport's expansion plans. The committee will receive a report detailing recent developments and the council's ongoing opposition to any expansion that would increase disruption for residents.

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Richmond upon Thames met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the adoption of Contract Standing Orders, and to consider retaining the committee system of governance. The meeting also included a debate on the Council's goal of achieving a net-zero borough by 2043, and motions concerning Artificial Intelligence, housing delivery, and support for the hospitality sector.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss and determine several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a new housing development at Sion Court, Twickenham, and the expansion of food retail facilities at Kew Retail Park, with the approval of applications for both Unit 1A and Units 5-7.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee Member

Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Finance, Policy and Resources Committee met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the annual contracts report and procurement update, the cost of living support update, the Richmond Corporate Plan mid-year performance report, and the London Councils borough subscription. The committee approved the proposed budget for the London Councils Grant Scheme for 2026-27 and noted updates on procurement plans and cost of living support initiatives.

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee Chair

Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to discuss an updated policy for events in the borough's parks and open spaces, and review the mid-year performance of the Richmond Corporate Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider its own work programme.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Adoption of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan and approval of update to the Local Validation Checklist and Supplementary Planning Documents Work Programme

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... the committee requested that Full Council adopt the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024 to 2039 and delegated authority to the Head of Spatial Planning to approve updates to the Local Validation Checklist and Supplementary Planning Documents Work Programme.

Recommendations Approved

Q1 Quarterly Monitoring Report

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to note the projected £466,000 revenue budget overspend and the latest position on the capital programme for the financial year 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Community BlueScapes - Barnes Green flood resilience work

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to approve the proposed flood resilience work at Barnes Green and to continue supporting the work of the Community BlueScapes partnership in the Beverley Brook catchment.

Recommendations Approved

Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity Strategy update

From: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to note the progress of Year 1 of the Richmond Moves for a Healthier Borough strategy (2024–2029) and endorse the Year 2 Action Plan and its key performance indicators.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 90