Councillor · Richmond upon Thames
Councillor Jonathan Cardy
- Chair of the Planning Committee
- Chair, Planning Committee
- Stories naming Jonathan
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 14
- Latest story
- 17 Jul 2026
In brief
Councillor Jonathan Cardy pointed to planning powers as a tool for change, explaining their use in mandating insulation standards and solar panel adoption in new developments. He raised the possibility of converting underused roads in cemeteries to paths to create more burial space. Councillor Cardy raised concerns about data security within the council and the risk that AI could be used to create information that bypasses security measures. He supported writing to MPs about the voter ID scheme, suggesting the letter should point out that the scheme wastes money and suppresses voting. Councillor Cardy asked about checks for oak processionary moth and asked for a double-check on separate surveys for all trees.
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Stories naming Councillor Jonathan Cardy
- Richmond Council faces scrutiny over climate action funding and strategy Councillor Jonathan Cardy, Chair of the Planning Committee, pointed to the council's planning powers as a key tool for driving change. He explained that these powers are used to mandate higher insulation standards and solar panel adoption in new developments and extensions, often exceeding typical residential...
- Richmond Council to Review Cemetery Use, Allotment Closures Councillor Cardy raised the possibility of converting underused roads in cemeteries to paths to create more burial space, but this was deemed not the most appropriate option.
- Richmond to trial AI pothole detection Councillor Cardy raised concerns about data security within the council, and the risk that AI could be used to create information that gets past security measures. The council requires vendors to...
- Richmond Residents Oppose Late-Night Alcohol Sales at New Store The Licensing Sub-Committee, consisting of Councillor Jonathan Cardy, Councillor Rob O`Carroll, and Councillor Lesley Pollesche, will consider the application and representations at the meeting....
- Hampton Court Off-Licence Licence Deferred Over Resident Concerns The Licensing Sub-Committee met on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, to discuss the application. The sub-committee, chaired by Councillor Lesley Pollesche, included Councillors Jonathan Cardy and Anton...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Jonathan was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Richmond Council Debates Support for Hospitality Sector Amidst Business Rate Concerns
- Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report
- Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges
- Richmond Council Backs Medals for Police Community Officers
- Sir Vince Cable Nominated for Honorary Freeman of Richmond