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 2 of 9

Committee Chair

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 6.00 pm, NEW

The Richmond Burial Ground Trust was scheduled to meet to discuss the proposed Circular Economy Hub at Grove Gardens Chapel. The meeting was also scheduled to cover declarations of interest and apologies for absence.

December 10, 2025
Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including air quality, affordable housing, and the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle vehicle idling and agreed to write to the Home Secretary to support a campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). An amended motion on affordable housing was passed, and the council committed to studying the findings of the independent report into the government's response to Covid-19.

December 02, 2025
Committee Chair

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

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including waste management, busking, and leisure services. The committee approved the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation, adopted a voluntary code of conduct for buskers, and agreed to a review of leisure service fees and charges.

November 18, 2025
Committee Member

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.

November 11, 2025
Committee Chair

Richmond Burial Ground Trust - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 10.30 am

The Richmond Burial Ground Trust met on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, to discuss the management of the Richmond Old Burial Ground, a proposal to clear an area of scrub near the Grove Gardens Chapel entrance, and the Trust's statement of accounts. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Grove Gardens Chapel.

November 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 42

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 90