Local councillor Julia Cambridge has been reappointed as Chair of the Education and Children’s Services Committee. This is the full list of committee chairs and vice-chairs for 2026/27.
| Committee | Chair | Vice Chair(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee | Councillor Piers Allen | Councillor Chris Varley |
| Education and Children’s Services Committee | Councillor Julia Cambridge | Councillor Michael Wilson |
| Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sport Committee | Councillor Julia Neden-Watts | Councillor Elizabeth Gant |
| Finance, Policy and Resources Committee | Councillor Gareth Roberts | Councillor Katie Mansfield |
| Transport and Air Quality Committee | Councillor Alexander Ehmann | Councillor James Chard |
| Planning Committee | Councillor Jonathan Cardy | Councillor Richard Pyne Councillor Penelope Frost |
| Regulatory Committee | Councillor Lesley Pollesche | Councillor Seamus Joyce |
| Policy and Performance Review Board | Councillor Richard Warren | Councillor Elizabeth Gant |
Councillors also confirmed a number of lead member and champion appointments, including:
- Lead Member for Finance and Resources – Councillor Jim Millard
- Lead Member for Business and Growth – Councillor Phil Giesler
- Lead Member for Richmond Town Centre Project – Councillor Katie Mansfield
- Lead Member for Arts and Culture – Councillor John Coombs
- Tenants’ Champion – Councillor Paulina Vassileva
- Armed Forces Champion – Councillor Michael Butlin
- Borough of Sanctuary Champion – Councillor Fiona Sacks
- White Ribbon Champion – Councillor Rhi Lee
- Young People’s Champion – Councillor Penelope Frost
- Disability Champion – Councillor Margaret Dane
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